Intent to Sole Source, OEM RIX Industries - On-Site HPAC Maintenance and Repair

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure on-site High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) maintenance and repair services through a sole-source contract with RIX Industries. The specific requirement involves performing top-end overhaul of No. 1 and No. 2 HPACs aboard a DDG Class Vessel at SRF-JRMC Sasebo, Japan. RIX Industries is the sole qualified contractor due to their proprietary technical documentation, integrated Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and exclusive rights to technical manuals and OEM-certified replacement parts. The technical manual S9550-BZ-MMA-A10 specifically authorizes only RIX technicians to access and program the PLCs, making this a justified sole-source procurement. Market research confirmed that only RIX Industries possesses the necessary proprietary technical information, authorized personnel, and specialized equipment to service these critical HPAC units. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with offers due by July 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

While the solicitation indicates a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside designation in the documentation, this appears to be a sole-source award to RIX Industries as the original equipment manufacturer. The contract follows a firm-fixed-price arrangement under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees. The contract period of performance spans from August 8, 2025, to October 17, 2025, providing approximately 70 days for completion of the overhaul work. Performance will take place at SRF-JRMC Sasebo, Japan, requiring contractors to comply with U.S. Forces Japan base access protocols, including registration in the Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) and possession of a valid Letter of Authorization (LOA). The work involves on-site technical support services requiring specialized personnel and equipment to maintain these critical naval vessel systems.