J--Repair of Navy propellers ranging from 7 ft to 23 ft in diameter, and weighing up to 90,000 lbs.

The contract pertains to an annual repair basic ordering agreement (BOA) N00104-13-G-A756 awarded to Rolls Royce Marine North America Inc. in Pascagoula, MS, covering the period from May 20, 2013, to May 20, 2014. It involves the evaluation and repair of Navy propellers ranging in size from 7 to 23 feet in diameter and weighing up to 90,000 pounds, along with associated items. Individual repair orders exceeding $25,000 will be synopsized per FAR subpart 5.3. The contract is issued under 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as the government lacks the necessary data to competitively solicit these services. Rolls Royce Marine North America is one of only five companies with the specialized equipment, capacity, tooling, and expertise required to handle the repair needs of complex propellers used on combatant and auxiliary Navy ships. This contract is a sole-source procurement conducted under FAR 6.302-1, as the government intends to negotiate exclusively with Rolls Royce due to their unique qualifications. While this synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals, all interested and capable firms may submit statements of interest or proposals within 45 days (or 30 days if the award is made under an existing BOA) for government consideration. Responses will aid the government in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement, though the decision to compete lies solely with the government. Market research has determined that FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition policies will not be applied. Interested parties may notify the contracting officer within 15 days if they believe they can meet the government’s needs with commercial items. The contract is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.