B2 Sole Source Justification - CVN 68 SSAC 1-3_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for a federal contract with Curtiss-Wright by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contract is for technical assessment and operational testing of Ship Service Air Compressor No. 1, 2, and 3 at PSNS & IMF San Diego Detachment, Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA. Curtiss-Wright will provide tools, test equipment, consumables, personnel, labor, technical expertise, and Personal Protection Equipment to accomplish requirements in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

The contract period is from 10/17/2025 to 11/03/2025, with Curtiss-Wright identified as the sole source due to proprietary design drawings and certifications for CAP-12 SSACs. The company is the authorized vendor for these complex, highly engineered aircraft carrier units, and no other vendors can provide the required interpretations and inspections. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and independent estimates. PSNS&IMF currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these specific supplies and services.