J -- HM and E Engineering, Technical, Logistics, Training, Installation, Data and Program Support Services

The contract involves a sole source extension of contract N00189-98-D-0066 with AMSEC Corporation, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a period of six weeks from April 17, 2004, through May 31, 2004. This extension is to be procured without full and open competition, justified under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and implemented through FAR 6.302-1, indicating an urgent or exclusive need that prevents competitive bidding. The contract supports a range of services encompassing engineering, technical, logistics, training, installation, data, and program support related to hull maintenance (HM) and equipment (E) within the Department of Defense. Administered by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, the contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. The contract extension aims to maintain continuity of critical support functions provided by AMSEC Corporation, ensuring ongoing operational effectiveness at the Norfolk location. This short-term extension reflects the government's intent to maintain existing services while possibly preparing for a subsequent competitive procurement or contract award.