ETFO_23N_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the Department of the Navy's Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). The exception is for a delivery order to Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC-IDIQ) for the USS PRINCETON (CG-59) Fiscal Year 2025 Continuous Maintenance Availability.

The specific work involves replacing Number 1A and Number 2B Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) and performing a hydraulic system flush in the Steering Gear Room. The repair is urgent due to severely damaged HPU pumps contaminated with metal particles, which compromise the ship's steering gear system and rudder control capabilities. The work is critical to prevent further damage, ensure ship maneuverability, and meet operational readiness standards. The availability schedule is 22 September 2025 - 05 December 2025, with an estimated value based on an Independent Government Estimate. The justification emphasizes the urgent need to avoid unacceptable delays and potential risks to national security if the repairs are not completed promptly.