J -- Vessel Engine Repair/Overhaul

The Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Customs and Border Protection plans to award a sole source contract to Navar Marine Design & Technology, based in Montenegro, for the delivery of parts and repair services for three Volvo Penta KAD-42 P-A V-6 diesel engines used by the Montenegrin Maritime Marine Unit. These engines, producing 238 horsepower, are no longer manufactured, but replacement components remain available through a Volvo distributor in Italy. Navar Marine Design & Technology is uniquely qualified as the only marine engine repair facility in Montenegro certified by the Volvo sub-distributor in Croatia to perform repairs and purchase necessary spare parts regionally. This sole source contract underscores the specialized nature of the repair work, as no other Montenegrin company holds the required certification or access to the distributors enabling effective maintenance of these engines. The notice confirms that the solicitation will not be open to competitive proposals, reflecting the limited pool of qualified providers. The contracting office handling this procurement is the Fletc Glynco Procurement Office in Brunswick, Georgia. This action highlights the need for specialized expertise and authorized access to maintain critical marine assets for the Montenegrin Maritime Marine Unit.