J -- Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Office Philadelphia

The contract involves the acquisition of services and materials necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Inactive Ship On-Site Maintenance Office located in Philadelphia, PA. These services encompass alteration tasks such as the receipt, inspection, survey, maintenance, and disposal of Naval vessels. The contract action is planned as a cost-plus-award-fee modification to an existing agreement with Global Associates of Irvine, CA, awarded on a sole-source basis to ensure continuous service until a competitively awarded follow-on contract begins. The sole-source justification is authorized under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, reflecting the need to negotiate directly with one provider due to unique circumstances. The performance period for this contract modification is from July 22, 2005, through September 30, 2005. This arrangement serves as interim coverage for maintenance services on inactive Naval ships, securing the ongoing management and upkeep under the current contractor before transitioning to a new competitive contract. Contact for this contracting action is Mary Lou Dickens, the contract negotiator, who can provide further details regarding the procurement.