J--Repair of Navy Propellers Randing in Size from 7 to 23 feet in diameter and weight up to 90,000 pounds.

This contract involves an annual basic ordering agreement (BOA) between the Navy Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) and Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, Inc., for the repair and evaluation of Navy propellers ranging in size from 7 to 23 feet in diameter and weighing up to 90,000 pounds. The agreement is effective from April 4, 2008, through April 3, 2009, and applies to repair orders issued during this period. Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, located in Pascagoula, MS, is one of only six companies equipped with the specialized tools, facilities, and expertise necessary to service these complex and varied propellers used on combatant and auxiliary naval vessels. Orders exceeding $25,000 will be synopsized as required by federal acquisition regulations, and the procurement is conducted under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) due to the unique technical data requirements not held by the government. The contract emphasizes the exclusivity of the contractor's capabilities and mandates adherence to NAVICP solicitation guidance concerning alternative products offered, which potential suppliers should review. The agreement supports critical maintenance efforts essential for naval ship operations and ensures that only qualified firms with appropriate resources undertake the repairs. The Department of Defense agency responsible for this contract operates out of Mechanicsburg, PA, and handles all aspects related to the procurement of the repair services under this BOA.