J--ANNUAL SYNOPSIS OF REPAIR BOA N0010413GA758 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 DEFENSE, INC., POUSLBO, WA.

This contract outlines the annual repair basic ordering agreement (BOA) with Wartsila Defense Inc., based in Poulsbo, WA, for the evaluation and repair of Navy propellers and associated components from November 11, 2015, through October 31, 2016. The agreement covers propellers ranging from 7 to 23 feet in diameter and weighing up to 90,000 pounds, servicing both combatant and auxiliary ships. Wartsila Defense Inc. is one of five qualified vendors possessing the specialized equipment, capacity, tooling, and expertise necessary for handling complex propeller repairs. Repair orders issued under this agreement will be conducted under statutory authority (10 USC 2304(c)(1)) due to the government’s lack of proprietary data to allow for competition. The contract is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanical office located in Mechanicsburg, PA, and is associated with the NAICS code 336611, which covers ship building and repairing. Potential suppliers interested in offering alternative products must adhere to specific solicitation guidelines outlined in the NAVSUP WSS clause LA27LN. The applicable list of National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) details the items covered, and all solicitation activity will be conducted as a presolicitation, signaling an upcoming opportunity for issuing repair work orders under this agreement.