The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) is approving a sole-source utility contract award to Central Maine Power (CMP) for electric services at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This Justification and Approval (J&A) under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) is based on CMP being the only regulated utility providing total electric services in this jurisdictional area. The contract will cover basic utility services, construction for additional capacity, administration of transmission and distribution, metering, and energy services, including renewable energy. The estimated total for the 10-year contract is undisclosed but will be funded primarily through Operations and Maintenance, Navy utilities funds. While NAVFAC MIDLANT has previously sought competitive generation services, CMP remains the sole provider for comprehensive electric utility services in the area, making competition impractical and potentially inconsistent with state law. Cost reasonableness will be determined by the Contracting Officer through consultation with NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Utilities and Energy Management.
This government solicitation (N4008526R0011) outlines a 10-year firm-fixed-price contract between the United States Government and Central Maine Power Company for electric utility services. The contract details the scope of services, payment terms based on approved published rates by the Maine Public Utilities Commission, and provisions for meter installation, testing, and billing. It also covers responsibilities for contractor facilities, public regulations, and rate changes. The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, addressing areas such as electronic payment submissions through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), anti-kickback procedures, combating human trafficking, and various other contractual and compliance requirements.