USNS KAISER CAN Card

The U.S. government plans to award a sole-source contract to Lange Energy & Drives, Inc. for the Processor SPU 232.1 CAN Card, part number 271010483, to support the STBD PTO Control System aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) because Lange Energy & Drives, Inc. is the exclusive authorized distributor and original equipment manufacturer of the item, with proprietary programming required for compatibility with the vessel’s existing systems. No other sources can meet the technical requirements, and substitution is not permitted due to standardized fleet configuration mandates under COMSCINST 4790.3. The acquisition is being processed under the simplified acquisition threshold, eliminating the need for competitive bidding, and relies on documented exclusive licensing agreements to support the non-competitive award. The contract is identified by solicitation number N4044326Q0028, posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, and is managed by the Military Sealift Command based in San Diego, California. Delivery and performance are to occur at the USNS HENRY J. KAISER in San Diego, though specific delivery timelines, pricing, quantities, packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are not detailed in the available documentation. Inspection and acceptance are implied to be conducted by the government, following fleet standardization and operational readiness standards, but no formal quality control or testing protocols are specified. The vendor, located in Jacksonville, Florida, must provide the component with pre-loaded software matching the vessel’s configuration, and evidence of exclusive distribution rights must be submitted. No subcontracting, socioeconomic, or payment details are included, and the contract value remains unaddressed, consistent with simplified acquisition procedures.