USNS KAISER ALLIED DAVIT OVHL
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 the Navy, specifically the MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, intends to make a sole source award to Allied System for the overhaul of the No.2 Rescue Boat Davit aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). This is a Special Notice justifying the limited competition. The government plans to procure GFM ISO KAISER ALLIED DAVIT OVERHAUL 2028 M. Responses regarding this sole source justification are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the overhaul of the No.2 Rescue Boat Davit, Allied, aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). The procurement is for GFM ISO KAISER ALLIED DAVIT OVERHAUL 2028 M, intended as a material order to support the davit overhaul.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award (Special Notice)
- OEM: Allied System (manufacturer of parts and direct seller to the Government)
- Product Service Code: 2090 - Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA, United States
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source acquisition justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i) due to "ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE." Allied Systems Company is identified as the sole owner of the original drawings and product specifications for this single point DAVIT crane. Standardization is also cited, requiring the "NO.2 RESCUE BOAT DAVIT, ALLIED / D-6700FCTS" to maintain fleet configuration baseline for T-AO 187 Class vessels (except Hur).
Additional Notes
The acquisition is expected to not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. This notice serves as a justification for the limited competition, not a solicitation for proposals.