USNS KAISER Phone System
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 (DEPT OF THE NAVY), specifically MSC, has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to make a sole source award to Hose-McCann Communications. This award is for the procurement of parts for the Sound Powered Phone System aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). The justification for this sole source is that Hose-McCann Communications is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and direct seller of these critical parts. The place of performance is San Diego, CA. The response date for this notice is February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for OEM material to support CASREP REPAIRS to the ship's Sound Powered Phone System, specifically for KAISER Sound Powered Phone Repair Parts CASREP 25-023. The Hose-McCann Automated dial phone system is identified as a critical component of the ship's communication system, used on T-AO 187 Class vessels, and the procurement is for direct replacement parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: February 13, 2026, 00:09 UTC
Justification
The Government intends to award to Hose-McCann Communications because they are the only responsible source for the required OEM parts. The provided "Memorandum for the Record" justifies the use of other than full and open competition, citing Hose-McCann as the OEM for the Automated dial phone system and their direct sales to the Government. This ensures the procurement of direct replacement parts essential for the ship's communication system.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jorge Soto (jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil, 6195249857)
- Secondary: Rey Estrada (amador.r.estrada.civ@us.navy.mil, 6195249806)