USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) - Voyage Repair

Solicitation N6883626P0003, issued by the Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, is for emergent voyage repairs to the USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) while the vessel is on its fourth fleet deployment. The scope of work is limited to two mission-critical items: the repair of the Bridge Ramp Slip Coupling and the installation of the Number 7 Air Conditioning Compressor Motor. These services are to be performed in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and must be executed by authorized original equipment manufacturer service providers in accordance with specific work instructions and manufacturer drawings. This procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold, with an estimated value not to exceed 250,000 dollars. The government has justified the lack of full and open competition based on brand name requirements and exclusive licensing agreements, specifically naming Jered LLC for the bridge ramp coupling and Hansome Energy Systems Inc. for the compressor motor. The award is based on the unusual and compelling urgency of the repairs and the proprietary nature of the required components.