MSC USNS Rappahannock Hub Overhaul CASREP

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Background The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires immediate Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) overhaul services and OEM-certified replacement parts for the Port Controllable Reversible Pitch (CRP) Propeller Hub Assembly onboard USNS RAPPANNOCK (T-AO 204). The hub assembly is currently inoperative, resulting in a C4 CASREP condition that prevents the vessel from safely getting underway and conducting refueling-at-sea and replenishment missions. Due to this unusual and compelling urgency, the Contracting Officer utilized the authority granted under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) to pursue a sole-source acquisition from the OEM, Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC (BJPC). Work Details MSC requires the support of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in providing all necessary qualified personnel, equipment, facilities, OEM materials, and services necessary to perform a complete overhaul of the USNS Rappahannock’s Port Controllable Reversible Hub Assembly. This includes: disassembling the hub assembly in a controlled facility; inspecting, replacing, repairing or cleaning each component; and reassembling within strict accordance with OEM specifications. The overhaul is critical for restoring the vessel's operational capabilities for refueling-at-sea missions and support of underway replenishment operations. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract will not exceed 4 months from the date of award. Place of Performance The work will be performed at a controlled facility as designated by Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC.