Pre-Avail Testing of Scrubbers/Burners

Solicitation N3904026P3066, issued by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the Department of Defense, is a sole-source procurement for the intrusive material inspection of CO2 Removal Units and CO H2 removal units aboard a submarine. The scope of work involves executing Pre-Arrival Tests 532.0-001 and 532.0-002 to inform repair planning and prevent fleet scheduling delays. All performance and acceptance will take place pier-side in Santa Rita, Guam, under the direction of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The contract is awarded to Cepeda Associates on a non-competitive basis pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This justification is based on Cepeda Associates' status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole owner of the proprietary drawings, designs, and technical data required to perform the inspections. Additionally, the procurement is driven by unusual and compelling urgency, as the testing must be completed within a narrow window prior to the vessel's scheduled overhaul to avoid significant mission impact.