USNS KAISER ALLIED DAVIT OVHL

The Government is proceeding with a sole source award to Allied Systems Company for the overhaul of the No. 2 Rescue Boat Davit, Model D-6700FCTS, aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187), as they are the original equipment manufacturer and exclusive rights holder of the proprietary designs, technical data, and specifications required for the system. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as no other source can provide the exact replacement components due to exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name requirements, and the need for standardization across the T-AO 187 class vessels, as mandated by COMSICNST 4790.3. The urgency of the requirement stems from a C3/C4 Casualty Report, indicating that failure to perform the overhaul could result in mission capability degradation or operational stoppage. The contract has been posted on SAM.gov with solicitation number N4044326Q0032, and responses are due by May 13, 2026. The work is to be performed at the Military Sealift Command facility in San Diego, California, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities falling to the Government, based on compliance with OEM standards and fleet configuration requirements. No pricing details, CLIN structure, or contract value are disclosed, but the acquisition is understood to be within the simplified acquisition threshold. The contract does not include competitive evaluation factors, options, or formal clause listings, as it relies entirely on sole-source justification rooted in proprietary rights and operational necessity. Supporting documentation, including exclusive licensing agreements and original drawings, is required to validate the non-competitive award, and submissions must be made through official DoD acquisition channels.