Electricity utility for USMMA
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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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Quick Summary
The Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a sole-source contract for Electricity Utility Services to Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. This award ensures continuous electric power supply and related services. The contract is for a one-year base period with four one-year options, covering April 19, 2026, through April 18, 2031.
Scope of Work
The awarded services encompass comprehensive electric utility provision, including:
- Continuous electric power supply delivery
- Electric transmission and distribution
- Power reliability and grid support
- Metering and energy usage monitoring
- Outage response and system maintenance
- Operational coordination to support the USMMA campus, which serves approximately 1520 Midshipmen, faculty, and staff.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with economic price adjustment for market power usage.
- Duration: One base year (April 19, 2026 - April 18, 2027) plus four one-year options, extending through April 18, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source Justification).
- Awarded To: Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
- Place of Performance: United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024.
Justification for Sole Source
The award to LIPA was made on a sole-source basis due to its exclusive ownership of the electric transmission and distribution infrastructure serving the USMMA campus. LIPA is the only regulated electric utility provider legally authorized and technically capable of supplying these services in its designated service territory. This approach avoids service disruption, which is critical for USMMA's mission, and prevents significant duplication of costs and delays associated with establishing an alternative electrical source. The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b).
Market Research
Market research confirmed that LIPA is the sole provider authorized and capable of delivering the required electrical power distribution services to USMMA, given the campus's physical connection to LIPA's infrastructure and its exclusive service territory.
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer will ensure anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on historical data and published rates. The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) will be publicly available within 14 days of the contract action. Primary Contact: Durba Ray (durba.ray@dot.gov, 202-855-4908). Secondary Contact: Brian Wiley (brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov).