B2 - Sole Source Justification CVN 68 2 HPAC Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, prepared by the Naval Sea Systems Command for a contract with Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions. The procurement involves performing repairs on No. 2 High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) for a US Navy NIMITZ class Aircraft Carrier, specifically for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Curtiss-Wright is identified as the only source with proprietary design drawings, specifications, and technical expertise required to restore the compressor to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

The contract is intended to be a sole source award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, with a performance period from March 24, 2025 to April 22, 2025. The total scope includes complete inspection, repair, parts replacement, and operational testing of the HPAC to meet mission scheduling requirements. No additional sources have expressed written interest in providing these specialized repair services, and the Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable. The document emphasizes that Curtiss-Wright is the only vendor capable of performing these proprietary repairs, which are highly engineered and mandated by NAVSEA for aircraft carrier applications.