4.2.5 25CS018 SOLE SOURCE REDACTED-FLAT.pdf

This document is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source Requirement form for Neuver Maritime steering gear actuators. The requirement is for 2 Steering Gear Actuator Type RV2150-3 Units/PN RV2150-3 for the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8), with a required delivery date of 9/30/25. The document details a transition of steering gear and rudder business from Kongsberg Maritime (KM) to Neuver Maritime, with KM supporting Neuver Maritime through Transition Service Agreements (TSA) to enable Neuver Maritime to meet operational requirements. Neuver Maritime owns the proprietary rights and manufacturing drawings for the Steering Gear Unit, and the replacement parts must be compatible with the existing KM steering gear unit installed on the vessel.

The document emphasizes that this is a sole source requirement due to proprietary technical constraints, with competition precluded. The procurement is aligned with critical safety systems guidelines, specifically referencing COMSC INST 4490.1C for identifying and procuring critical safety items. The document indicates that only authorized field service technicians with necessary technical data and have been qualified can work on these specialized maritime equipment components.