USNS BURLINGTON (T-EPF 10) IMCS Troubleshoot and Repair
ID: N3220525Q2313Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d83e6c020aa240788e6a6c1510aef098/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Not available
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's MSC Norfolk, is seeking qualified contractors to perform troubleshooting and repairs on the IMCS Redundant PLC server aboard the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10). The work involves OEM support from Austal USA, the original equipment manufacturer, to ensure compliance with warranty and reliability standards, with the performance period scheduled from April 21 to May 16, 2025. This procurement is critical as the equipment is essential for the ship's operational safety, and the urgency of the requirement necessitates limited competition due to proprietary rights held by Austal USA. Interested parties can reach out to Molly Dickson at molly.dickson@navy.mil or call 564-226-5427 for further information and to submit capability statements or proposals.

Point(s) of Contact
Molly Dickson
(564) 226-5427
molly.dickson@navy.mil
Files
Title
Posted
SSJ 25Q2313_Redacted.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
This memorandum addresses the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition that falls under the simplified acquisition threshold. It cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), stating that Contracting Officers can solicit from a single source when only one source is reasonably available due to urgency, licensing exclusivity, or similar conditions. The requirement involves the provision of OEM support from Austal USA for troubleshooting IMCS redundant server faults, with a performance window from April 21 to May 16, 2025. The determination for lack of competition is based on several factors: Austal USA has proprietary rights to unique software and maintenance procedures, and the equipment can only be serviced by the OEM to maintain warranties and reliability. Additionally, the equipment is considered critical, and the failure to procure it could jeopardize the ship’s operations or safety. The urgency of the supply is emphasized, indicating immediate needs to avoid mission disruption. Supporting documentation is required to establish the legitimacy of the exclusive licensing agreement and to justify the necessity for limited source solicitation.
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