1.3.5 1301370752 BN-REDACTED.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source/Brand Name Procurement (NTE SAT) submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC).

The procurement concerns repair and upgrade services for ComNav Marine Ltd. Autopilot systems installed on four United States Navy Valiant-Class Harbor Tugs located at Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. Purchase Request Number 1301370752 has an estimated cost that is redacted and requires delivery between 27 July 2026 and 30 November 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary parts, labor, and services to replace and upgrade key components of the existing autopilot systems to the ComNav P4 advance system, including equipment replacement, service and calibration, training, and documentation.

Competition is restricted exclusively to ComNav Marine Ltd., identified as CAGE Code 3AE63 and classified as a Large business per NAICS standards. The justification cites ComNav Marine Ltd.'s status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and original installer of the Autopilot system, noting that the company retains exclusive proprietary technical data, source code, and engineering expertise necessary for critical upgrades and complex troubleshooting. The document asserts that material and service compatibility with existing systems requires direct replacement parts and that awarding to any other source would result in unacceptable operational delays and substantial, non-recoverable costs to reverse-engineer proprietary software. The contracting officer certifies that the requested material and services represent the minimum government requirement and that this procurement precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.