J--Repair of Propulsion Shafts for Various Classes of Navy Ships

This contract pertains to an annual basic ordering agreement with Colonna's Shipyard Inc., operating as Steel America in Norfolk, VA, for the evaluation and repair of Navy propulsion shafts across various classes of Navy ships. The agreement covers the period from November 1, 2009, through October 31, 2010, and includes work on specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) associated with propulsion shafts, such as those for AOE 1, AS 33, LHA, and LSD 41 class ships. Repair orders exceeding $25,000 require additional public synopsizing following established federal acquisition regulations. Orders are issued under authority that bypasses competition due to the government’s lack of necessary data to compete these items, emphasizing a sole-source or limited-competition acquisition strategy. The contract falls under NAICS code 336611 and is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, located in Mechanicsburg, PA. It involves issuing repair orders under procurement rules specified by 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), with solicitation guidance referencing NAVICP clause LA27LN regarding alternative product offerings for interested suppliers. This synopsis serves as a pre-solicitation notice for potential contractors and represents a coordinated effort to maintain critical propulsion components in Navy vessels through specialized repair services.