J--REPAIR FIREBOAT BROWN FIRE DAMAGE
Overview
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Original Source
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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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for additional repairs to the Fireboat Brown at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This procurement, identified as Mod P0001, addresses significant hidden deficiencies discovered during the vessel's ongoing restoration. The estimated cost for these additional repairs is $183,009.50. Lake Assault Boats is identified as the sole responsible source due to their current engagement and unique access to the disassembled vessel.
Scope of Work
The additional repairs are critical for the fireboat's operational readiness and include:
- Extensive electrical system failure remediation, including full removal and ABYC-compliant rewiring.
- Replacement of the onboard Westerbeke 5.0 MCB generator due to water ingestion.
- Installation of a Fireboy-Xintex fixed fire suppression system.
- Replacement of damaged/obsolete electronics (radar, MFDs, sonar, navigation sensors, FLIR camera).
- Hull oxidation restoration and replacement of damaged striping/graphics.
- Replacement of UV-damaged steering and fuel lines.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for simplified acquisitions.
- Product Service Code: J019 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks).
- Estimated Cost: $183,009.50.
- Sole Source Rationale: Lake Assault Boats is currently performing the original repair work and has the vessel disassembled. Awarding to another vendor would incur significant costs, delays, and risks associated with re-transport, re-diagnostics, and re-teardown. Mixed-vendor work on critical systems would also create integration and warranty risks, increasing vessel downtime and impacting emergency response capabilities. Market research was not performed due to the contractor's unique access and technical insight.
Set-Aside
Not applicable, as this is a sole-source justification.
Timeline
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Caroline Bachelier at caroline_bachelier@nps.gov.