J--ANNUAL SYNOPSIS OF REPAIR BOA N0010413GA756 FOR THE REPAIR OF NAVY PROPELLERS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 7 TO 23 FT IN DIAMETER AND WEIGHT UP TO 90,000 LBS WITH ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE NORTH AMERICA, INC.

This contract is a basic ordering agreement with Rolls-Royce Marine North America, Inc. for the repair and evaluation of Navy propellers and related components from November 11, 2015, through October 31, 2016. It covers propellers ranging in diameter from 7 to 23 feet and weighing up to 90,000 pounds, intended for use on combatant and auxiliary Navy ships. Rolls-Royce is one of a select group of providers with the necessary equipment, expertise, and capacity to perform these complex repairs. The contract is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, PA, under a statutory authority that allows non-competitive awards due to the government's lack of critical data necessary to solicit competitive bids. Orders issued under this agreement follow specific solicitation guidelines to accommodate alternative product offers, ensuring that interested companies understand the conditions under which items may be supplied. This basic ordering agreement serves as a pre-solicitation synopsis and provides the procedural framework for the issuance of individual repair orders throughout the covered period. The focus is on maintaining the operational readiness of Navy propellers through specialized repairs conducted by a limited number of qualified contractors possessing the required technological and logistical capabilities.