Notice of Contract Award - Valve Overhaul

On 14 May 2026, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk awarded a sole-source contract worth $52,170.00 to Moody Marine Service LLC under contract number N0018926PL131 for the overhaul of critical valve systems aboard the USS Gunston Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. The award was made under FAR 12.102(a) due to an unusual and compelling urgency, as delaying performance would jeopardize the operational readiness and safety of the ship during its Continuous Maintenance Availability, specifically impacting the functionality of fuel oil back pressure regulators, lube oil differential bypass valves, and high-low pressure air reducers essential for generator operation. No competitive solicitation was issued, and no other vendors could meet the technical requirements or deliver within the strict deadline of 29 May 2026. The work must be completed and inspected onboard the vessel by 1 June 2026, with acceptance contingent upon compliance with CNSL INST 3504.1F and verified through operational testing. Moody Marine Service LLC, identified by CAGE code 11DX1, is the only qualified source capable of performing the task, as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center lacks the necessary expertise and equipment. The contract contains no line-item pricing details, options, or clauses typically found in formal solicitations, and no special packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements were specified beyond the operational imperative to ensure component integrity. Payment and invoicing procedures are not detailed in the documentation, and the sole point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Joseph Frech, who also administered the urgency justification. The award was made without any set-aside considerations, and while standard representations and certifications were affirmed by the contractor—including accuracy of information and sole-source justification—no FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or inspection procedures beyond mission-critical performance metrics were formally documented.