USNS KAISER Compressor

The Government is proceeding with a sole source award to Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions for materials and services related to the High Pressure Air Compressor System aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187), under solicitation N4044326Q0038. This acquisition is classified as a special notice under the simplified acquisition threshold and is being conducted as a sole source due to Curtiss-Wright’s status as the original equipment manufacturer and the sole authorized supplier of parts and services for the N20NL-11 compressor system. Compliance with COMSCINST 4790.3 mandates that only the exact make and model be used to maintain fleet configuration baseline standards, eliminating any alternative vendors or substitute components. The required work involves performing Machine ALT 0255, which includes supplying direct replacement parts compatible with the existing N20NL-11 system and providing OEM-specific services that ensure operational continuity and technical integrity. Proprietary rights, including limited data rights, patent protections, and secret processes, are held by Curtiss-Wright, reinforcing the necessity of awarding the contract exclusively to them. Performance is scheduled to occur in San Diego, California, where the vessel is based, and the solicitation window closed on July 15, 2026. No contract value, pricing details, delivery schedule, or inspection criteria were disclosed in the available documentation. The Military Sealift Command Bats, operating out of San Diego, is the procuring activity, with Jorge Soto and Rey Estrada identified as the primary and secondary points of contact for the procurement.