N50054-26-098

The contract N50054-26-098 is a non-competitive delivery order issued under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) to East Coast Repair and Fabrication for urgent inspection and repair of the 20-ton cargo crane aboard the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44), performed at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The work is part of the ship’s Continuous Maintenance Availability and involves non-destructive testing of load-bearing structural components, removal of paint and insulation to access critical areas, and restoration of crane functionality to support cargo operations and boat launch/recovery without disrupting other maintenance activities. The urgency of the requirement, tied to mission readiness and tight maintenance scheduling, justifies the sole-source award as East Coast Repair and Fabrication is the only responsible source capable of meeting the technical and schedule demands. The contract is funded by FY26 Operation and Maintenance, Navy funds, with performance beginning at the earliest convenience and completion aligned with the vessel’s existing work package timelines. No formal pricing details, line items, or CLIN data are provided, reflecting the nature of the document as a justification and approval rather than a fully detailed contract. The contracting officer, Lauren Heard, is the point of contact, and while the government retains inspection and acceptance authority at the Norfolk location, no contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is formally named. The procurement is not subject to competition, and no evaluation factors, weights, or offeror certifications are included, as the sole-source determination is based on operational necessity and contractor uniqueness rather than competitive evaluation. No packaging, marking, invoicing methods, payment office details, or subcontracting data are specified, and the absence of formal attachments or clause listings further indicates this document serves primarily as an authoritative justification for immediate, mission-critical maintenance action.