USNS KAISER CAN Card
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 Lange Energy & Drives Inc. for a Processor SPU 232.1 CAN Card (PN: 271010483). This card is required for the STBD PTO Control System aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). This is a Special Notice to justify the non-competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the OEM Processor SPU 232.1 CAN Card, part number 271010483, which includes the correct program and software. This specific component is a direct replacement part for the existing STBD PTO Control System on the USNS KAISER.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Date: May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA, United States
- Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
Justification for Sole Source
The government's justification for a sole source award to Lange Energy & Drives Inc. is based on:
- Exclusive Licensing: Lange Energy & Drives Inc. is the sole authorized distributor offering the OEM Processor SPU 232.1 CAN Card, which is not commercially available and must be specifically programmed for the USNS KAISER.
- Standardization: To maintain fleet configuration baseline (per COMSCINST 4790.3), only this specified make/model (PROCESSOR SPU 232.1 CAN CARD, PART NO. 271010483) will meet the Government's needs.
- Compatibility: The product is a direct replacement part for existing WARTSILA / SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMAT equipment and must be fully compatible.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award non-competitively. Interested parties who believe they can provide the exact OEM Processor SPU 232.1 CAN Card with the required programming and software should contact the contracting officer. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Primary Contact: Jorge Soto (jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-524-9857).