AWARD NOTICE: Repair, Maintenance, and Overhaul of Caley Ocean Systems Ltd. Boat Davit on LPD-17 Class Ships
Overview
Buyer
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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 Naval SEA Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Caley Ocean Systems Marine, Ltd. a sole source, single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of Caley Boat Davits on U.S. Navy LPD-17 Class Ships. The contract, awarded on April 9, 2026, has a potential cumulative value of $24,683,872.82 if all options are exercised.
Scope of Work
This contract covers comprehensive services for the starboard rescue boat handling slewing davit manufactured by Caley onboard the San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD 17) vessels. Key services include:
- 36-month and 72-month boat davit overhauls.
- Upgrade to MK II configuration.
- Field services for both planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Provision of necessary material for field services.
- Warehouse management for a rotable inventory pool.
- Related testing and quality assurance to ensure full working condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Single-Award IDIQ (Firm-Fixed-Price and Firm-Fixed-Price Level of Effort)
- Duration: One-year base ordering period with up to four one-year option ordering periods.
- Value: Up to $24,683,872.82 (with options).
- Award Date: April 9, 2026.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This contract was awarded pursuant to statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, indicating Other Than Full and Open Competition due to only one responsible source.
Justification for Sole Source
Caley Ocean Systems Ltd. was identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole proprietor of the design, manufacturing drawings, and proprietary data package for the Caley Boat Davit systems. The Navy does not possess or have licensed rights to the technical data required for competitive overhaul, upgrade, or repair. The boat davits are critical for Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) operations and ready-lifeboat capability, and non-OEM sources lack the specialized engineering knowledge and certified test equipment.
Efforts to Solicit Offers
The proposed contract action was synopsized on SAM.gov on October 10, 2025, indicating intent for a sole source contract. The synopsis closed on October 24, 2025, with no responses from other interested parties. A Sources Sought notice posted on September 11, 2025, resulted in interest from two companies, but further market research was deemed not practicable due to the proprietary nature of the required data.