SPE60015C5000 Justification and Approval

This contract action is a sole-source bridge modification to extend services under SPE600-15-C-5000 for bulk fuel storage and aircraft refueling at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, with a base performance period from June 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, and a single three-month option to extend through November 30, 2026. The total contract value is $1,387,493.94, funded through Defense Working Capital Funds for fiscal year 2026, and no line-item pricing details are provided—only a lump-sum amount covering the entire period. The award is justified under FAR 6.103-1(c)(2) as only one responsible source exists, UNITED PARADYNE CORPORATION, due to its unique, mission-critical capabilities including specialized infrastructure, trained personnel with Navy-specific expertise, environmental compliance knowledge tied to Florida regulations, and established labor agreements that prevent disruption. Transitioning to a new vendor would incur unacceptable risks of mission failure, estimated duplication costs of over $338,000, and potential delays requiring up to $100,000 in retraining. Services must meet U.S. Navy quality standards and are performed entirely at NAS Jacksonville, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government. The modification relies on FAR 52.217-8 for the option to extend services and references 52.233-43 for potential labor cost adjustments, though no other contract clauses, attachments, or detailed inspection criteria are specified. The contracting office is DLA Energy in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and the procurement was not competitive, with no formal evaluation factors or socioeconomic status disclosures provided. While no packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are outlined, compliance with Navy standards and applicable state environmental codes remains mandatory. The contract does not specify FOB terms, invoicing methods, payment office details, or COR/COTR information, and no security clearance levels are explicitly mandated beyond the expectation of a DoD Public Trust background investigation due to the sensitive nature of fuel operations at a naval air station.