J--ANNUAL SYNOPSIS OF REPAIR BOA N0010413GA757 FOR THE REPAIR OF NAVY PROPELLERS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 7 TO 23 FT IN DIAMETER AND WEIGHT UP TO 90,000 LBS WITH WARTSILA DEFENCE, INC, CHESAPEAKE VA.

This contract outlines a basic ordering agreement (BOA) between the Department of Defense’s Navsup Weapon Systems Support and Wartsila Defense Inc., headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, for the repair of Navy propellers. The agreement covers the period from November 11, 2015, through October 31, 2016, and pertains to the evaluation and repair of propellers ranging in size from 7 to 23 feet in diameter and weighing up to 90,000 pounds. Wartsila Defense Inc. is one of five qualified companies equipped with the necessary tools, capacities, and technical knowledge required to service propellers used on both combatant and auxiliary Navy ships. The contract ensures that repair orders issued under this BOA will follow the non-competitive procedures authorized by 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) due to the unique data and capabilities required, which the government currently does not possess. The contract operates under the NAICS code 336611 and is managed through the Navy’s Weapon Systems Support office based in Mechanicsburg, PA. The solicitation encourages interested companies to comply with NAVSUP WSS solicitation clause LA27LN, which governs the offering of alternative products. This synopsis serves as a pre-solicitation notice to facilitate repair orders issued by NAVSUPWSS during the stated period and includes specific National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) for reference. The work involves meticulous repair on complex and variable propeller designs critical to naval operations, highlighting the specialized nature of this procurement and repair requirement.