Opportunity
SAM #AMS-26-930-0030
Annual Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Kelvin International High Pressure Nitrogen Trailers
Buyer
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
AMS-26-930-0030
NAICS
811310
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), part of the US Navy, is seeking annual preventive maintenance and repair services for two High Pressure Nitrogen Trailers manufactured by Kelvin International Corporation. - Government Buyer: - US Navy - Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) - OEM Highlight: - Kelvin International Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for both trailers - Vendors Mentioned: - Kelvin International Corporation (sole-source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual, on-site preventive maintenance and repair services for two High Pressure Nitrogen Trailers (Rig #1: Serial 300-41247875, Rig #2: Serial 300-45099952) - Inspection reports for each trailer - Up to three unscheduled repair service calls per year, with resolution within 14 days - All work must be performed by a manufacturer-trained, US citizen technician - Parts replacement and hazardous waste disposal included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OEM guidelines and proprietary specifications - Strict government security requirements for personnel - Sole-source justification based on proprietary rights and technical expertise - Travel and labor costs included in service - No competitive proposals requested, but capability statements from other qualified sources will be considered.
Description
SPECIAL NOTICE / PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Commercial Acquisition (Below SAT)
1. SPECIAL NOTICE INFORMATION:
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.1 (Pre-solicitation Notice for Commercial Simplified Acquisition) and RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2).
2. CONTRACTING OFFICE & AGENCY:
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF)
PHNSY & IMF, C414 667 Safeguard St. Suite 100 JBPHH, HI 96860
3. SUBJECT & INTENT TO AWARD:
In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The Government intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to:
Vendor Name: Kelvin International Corporation
Vendor Address:
742 Bluecrab Road Newport News, VA 23606
4. DESCRIPTION & WHY COMPETITION IS LACKING:
The government requires a contractor to provide a Manufacturer Trained Technician to perform annual, on-site preventive maintenance, repair services, and include an inspection report for two (2) High Pressure Nitrogen Trailers for a base and four option years. This requirement will be solicited under NAICS code 811310.
Under RFO FAR 12.102(a), the Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available to fulfill this requirement because Kelvin International Corp. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds proprietary drawings and specifications to service the High Pressure Nitrogen Trailers.
5. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENTS:
This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes, and no solicitation document exists. However, all responsible sources who believe they can meet the exact requirements specified above may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Any capability statement must include sufficient technical, management, and cost data to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill the exact requirement. Submission must not exceed 5 pages and must be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact listed below.
6. DEADLINE & POINT OF CONTACT:
Responses must be received no later than 09 September 2026 at 1100 AM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) via email.
Points of Contact:
Luke Dahlquist – Contract Specialist luke.r.dahlquist.civ@us.navy.mil
Lyndon Paloma – Contracting Officer lyndon.g.paloma.civ@us.navy.mil
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.