44--PURIFIER UNIT,AIR, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an exception to fair opportunity, authorizing a sole-source acquisition of a PURIFIER UNIT, AIR (NSN 7HH 4460 015004829 A3, P/N 9228-D100). This action is not a solicitation for proposals but a justification for an award to CEPEDA ASSOCIATES INC.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a "PURIFIER UNIT, AIR" designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Failure of this unit could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The material must meet stringent operational and reliability requirements, including prior shock and vibration testing for submarine use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for a sole-source award
- Product/Service Code: 4460 (Air Purification Equipment)
- Period of Performance: Expected Final Delivery Date of 02/11/2027
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
Justification & Eligibility
This acquisition is limited to CEPEDA ASSOCIATES INC (CAGE 60756) because they are identified as the sole source with the necessary proprietary data rights and technical expertise to meet fleet requirements. The government does not own the data or rights to contract repair from additional sources, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical. Market research was conducted, and a class waiver was applied on March 15, 2019. The proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on January 14, 2026.
Additional Notes
NAVSUP WSS will continue to encourage vendors with the expertise to submit complete technical data packages for future source approval. Future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry. For general inquiries, contact KATHRYN.E.SHUTT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.