Urgent Contract for Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, under the Department of Defense, has issued a firm fixed price contract for the procurement of fiber optic cable assemblies. This requirement, identified by solicitation number N3904025C0014 and NAICS code 334511, is specifically intended for the repair of an Emergency Propulsion Motor Controller Cabinet. Due to the critical nature of the repair, the contract was awarded under the statutory authority for limiting competition based on unusual and compelling urgency to prevent significant project delays and mitigate potential risks to national security. Koehlke Components, Inc. has been identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing the required 4A5 type cables. The procurement process was managed by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard office located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with the actual place of performance situated in Kittery, Maine. The justification for this limited competition was finalized in November 2024 to ensure the rapid acquisition of these essential components.