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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for an Air Conditioning Plant Compressor Replacement on a non-nuclear ship in Norfolk, VA. This action justifies limiting the procurement to AIT-Marine under existing IDIQ contract N00024-22-D-4413 via a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery order N5005426FC006.
Purpose & Justification
The purpose of this document is to justify the award of a Firm Fixed-Price delivery order to AIT-Marine without full and open competition. The rationale is based on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C), citing an urgent and compelling need. The ship's Air Conditioning Plant is currently out of commission, which jeopardizes its operational commitments and critical combat systems cooling. A delay in award would prevent the ship from meeting upcoming tasks, necessitating this sole-source action.
Scope of Work
The required work involves the Air Conditioning Plant Compressor Replacement. This is new work discovered after the initial package award and must be incorporated using Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance (OM&N) funds. The work specification requires completion by a specific, redacted date.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- IDIQ Contract: N00024-22-D-4413
- Delivery Order: N5005426FC006
- Estimated Cost: Determined to be fair and reasonable based on past history.
- Product/Service Code: J998 - Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
Set-Aside / Eligibility
None. This is a sole-source justification for an exception to fair opportunity, specifically for AIT-Marine. The justification notes that a separate justification is not required when awarding to a small business concern identified in FAR 19.000(a)(3), but this specific action is for a limited source.
Additional Notes
Future acquisitions for similar work will be reviewed to promote fair competition. A copy of this justification will be forwarded for consideration in future solicitations. Published Date: February 4, 2026.