SHIP REPAIR

SOL #: N40027-26-F-0115JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER

MAYPORT, FL, 32228-0057, United States

Place of Performance

Jacksonville, FL

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks (J019)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e85df9c2ce7d4c209816f5d5dcab1157/view

Timeline

Posted

May 12, 2026

Last Updated

May 12, 2026

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 the Navy's SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER (SERMC) has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for emergent ship repair services on the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). This document justifies a sole-source Delivery Order (N40027-26-F-0115) awarded to BAE Systems, Inc. due to urgent operational requirements following a casualty.

Scope of Work

The requirement involved complex and time-consuming emergency repairs for the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) while the ship was in port. These repairs were critical and had to be completed within a highly constrained timeline to ensure the vessel could meet its operational commitments.

Contract Details

Type: Delivery Order (N40027-26-F-0115) under Contract N00024-24-D-4229
Awardee: BAE Systems, Inc.
Award Date: April 10, 2026
Product/Service Code: J019 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks
Place of Performance: Jacksonville, FL

Justification & Eligibility

This is a sole-source justification, not a solicitation for proposals. The award was made under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A), citing an urgent and compelling need that would result in unacceptable delays if fair opportunity were provided. Therefore, no set-aside applies.

Key Dates

Published Date: May 12, 2026

Additional Notes

The urgency arose from unforeseen casualties experienced by the USS IWO JIMA while deployed. The contracting officer determined the price to be fair and reasonable based on an Independent Government Estimate and historical cost data, utilizing pre-negotiated rates from the base IDIQ contract. The justification was reviewed and approved by technical, legal, and contracting personnel.