N3904026Q3100- Scrubbers and Burners Intent to Sole Source

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Background The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, part of the Naval Sea Systems Command, is issuing a sole source contract to CEPEDA Associates for the repair and testing of CO2 Scrubbers and CO-H2 Burners. The agency's mission is to ensure the operational readiness of naval vessels, and this contract aims to maintain critical systems aboard submarines. The statutory authority for this sole source procurement is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), which allows for other than full and open competition when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. Work Details The contractor will provide services as follows: 1. Perform inspection, repairs, and tests on CO2 Scrubbers installed shipboard according to Technical Manual NAVSEA S9515-42-MMO-010. 2. Conduct satisfactory testing on CO2 Scrubbers following HM&E Test Procedure 515-10-3 latest Rev/Chg. 3. Provide monitoring services for CO2 Scrubbers' operation post-testing and address any emergent deficiencies identified during the monitoring period or as a result of testing. 4. Perform tests on CO-H2 Burners installed shipboard in accordance with Technical Manual NAVSEA S9515-AR-MMA-010 (38NM251503 S01 and T01). 5. Conduct satisfactory testing on CO-H2 Burners following HM&E Test Procedures 51560 515-11-3 latest Rev/Chg (38NM207102 TGQ). 6. Provide monitoring services for CO-H2 Burners' operation post-testing and address any emergent deficiencies identified during the monitoring period or as a result of testing. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance The work will be performed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. Bidder Requirements Only CEPEDA Associates is eligible to bid due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the equipment involved, possessing proprietary data necessary for repairs and testing. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as Cepeda Associates is the awardee on multiple prior Portsmouth Naval Shipyard contracts for “rip out/install/testing of scrubbers and burners” (N3904025C1002, $548,862; and N3904022C0014, $533,314). The current requirement to re-install and test CO2 scrubbers and test CO-H2 burners aligns closely with the prior scope of removing, installing, and testing the same types of shipboard equipment, suggesting continuity of maintenance/repair work under the same technical manuals and processes.