Sewage and wastewater Utility service for USMMA
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 Transportation / MARITIME ADMINISTRATION has awarded a Sole Source contract for Sewage and wastewater Utility service at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. The award was made on March 31, 2026, and published on April 20, 2026. This action is supported by an attached justification for other than full and open competition.
Scope of Work
This contract provides essential Sewage and wastewater Utility service for the USMMA campus. Specific details regarding the scope beyond the general service type are not provided in the main notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award
- Award Date: March 31, 2026
- Published: April 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kings Point, NY 11024, United States
Justification for Sole Source
The award is based on a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC), which outlines the rationale for sole-source procurement of critical utility services at USMMA. While the attached JOFOCs specifically detail justifications for electric utility services (Long Island Power Authority - LIPA) and water utility services (Water Authority of Great Neck North), the principles apply to essential infrastructure services.
Key justifications include:
- Sole Source Provider: Specific utility providers (e.g., LIPA, Water Authority of Great Neck North) are the only entities capable of supplying these services due to their exclusive service territories, ownership of transmission/distribution infrastructure, and legal authority.
- Unique Infrastructure: No other provider possesses the necessary infrastructure or regulatory authorization to deliver services to the USMMA campus.
- Avoidance of Disruption: Awarding to the incumbent or designated provider ensures uninterrupted service, which is critical for the mission operations, training, and residential functions of approximately 1520 Midshipmen, faculty, and staff.
- Duplication of Costs: Establishing alternative sources would involve significant engineering studies, environmental approvals, new infrastructure construction, and regulatory coordination, leading to substantial costs and unacceptable delays.
- Market Research: Market research confirmed the lack of competitive alternatives for these specialized utility services.
The statutory authority cited for such justifications is 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b). The Contracting Officer determines anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable based on historical information and published rates.
Contact Information
- Primary: Durba Ray (durba.ray@dot.gov, 202-855-4908)
- Secondary: Brian Wiley (brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov)