AV-8B Aircraft Mishap José Aponte De la Torre Airport, Ceiba Puerto Rico
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award to Enhanced Environmental & Emergency Services, Inc. (E3). This action is for urgent emergency support services following an AV-8B aircraft mishap at José Aponte De la Torre Airport, Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The award is justified due to unusual and compelling urgency to prevent serious injury, property damage, and mitigate hazardous materials.
Scope of Work
The scope of work involves comprehensive emergency response and environmental services related to the aircraft mishap. Key tasks include:
- Site evaluation, assessment, and hazard delineation.
- Emergency removal actions, including disposal of contaminated water, soil, and aircraft components.
- Time-critical remedial actions and property restoration services.
- Consolidation, packaging, and relocation of debris.
- Collection of samples to confirm remediation completion.
- Establishment of an incident command post and provision of site security.
- Preparation of associated reports.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Task Order (Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) 70Z08424GNEWO0003
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Product Service Code: F999 - Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support
- Place of Performance: José Aponte De la Torre Airport, Ceiba, PR 00735, United States
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
This sole source award is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) - Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The immediate need is to address the hazardous conditions resulting from the aircraft mishap, preventing further injury, property damage, and environmental contamination. Due to the emergent nature, there is insufficient time to solicit offers from other sources. The USCG BOA is the Navy's predesignated mechanism for such incident responses, and E3 possesses the necessary qualifications and experience for military aircraft mishap environmental emergency response.