JA NAHS OM_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity document from the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific for a sole-source task order with Vectrus System Corporation (V2X). The contract is for operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)/Ion Exchange Resin treatment system at the Navy Aiea Halawa Shaft (NAHS), designed to treat up to 5 Million Gallons per Day of potable water. The system serves as an emergency backup water supply for Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hawaii and requires specialized components and expertise due to unique water chemistry and site-specific conditions.

V2X is the sole source contractor selected based on their unique experience with the current GAC/IX system, having performed critical installation, pilot study, and familiarization work. The task order will support ongoing operations, a pilot study, and eventual full-scale O&M of the water treatment system. The contract aims to ensure continuous water supply, meet drinking water regulations, and maintain the critical infrastructure with minimal disruption. The justification indicates that replacing the current system would be costly and time-consuming, making V2X the most practical option for maintaining water treatment capabilities at the naval facility.