SAM #70Z08426RDL940003

Sole Source Repair Services for USCG PSU 305 Prime Mover Trucks at Fort Eustis, VA

This notice details a sole-source procurement by the U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 (PSU 305) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Eustis, VA. - Sole-source contract to NEWPORT AVA AG, LLC dba Southern Ford - Requirement: Repair services for six (6) specialized Prime Mover trucks - Trucks are critical for towing and launching Transportable Port Security Boats (TPSBs) - Only one truck currently mission-capable; urgent need to restore operational readiness - Scope of work includes: - Oil and filter changes - Tire mounting and balancing - Brake service - Cab mount repairs - Battery replacement - Power steering repair - Cooling system repair - Other related maintenance tasks - No specific truck models or part numbers provided; technical details referenced in attachments - Immediate operational risk cited due to low readiness (16.67%) - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole-source justification

Period of Performance - Not specified in the notice or attachments

OEM and Vendor Information - NEWPORT AVA AG, LLC dba Southern Ford identified as sole-source vendor

Potential Competitors - Other Ford-authorized service centers or heavy truck repair specialists could provide similar services if the procurement were competed

Estimated Contract Value - Based on typical heavy truck repair services for six vehicles, estimated range: $30,000 - $90,000

Product and Service Line Items - No specific products listed; primary service is comprehensive truck repair and maintenance for six vehicles

Requirements - Restore all six Prime Mover trucks to full mission capability - Address multiple maintenance and repair needs as outlined above

Description

Notice of Intent:

The Coast Guard intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source procurement (under RFO authority 6.103) to NEWPORT AVA AG, LLC dba Southern Ford, 12896 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608.

Background and Justification:

The operational capability of PSU 305's Prime Mover fleet has dropped to a critical 16.67% readiness level. With only one (1) out of six (6) vehicles currently mission-capable, the unit's Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) mandate faces a severe operational bottleneck. This creates an immediate risk to rapid response, high-readiness global deployments and the vital launching of Transportable Port Security Boats (TPSBs).  The U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 (PSU 305), based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Fort Eustis, Virginia, requires repair services to bring its Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) assets back to fully operational status.  Six (6) specialized Prime Mover trucks.  To meet operational mission requirements PSU 305 requires assets for towing and launching transportable Port Security Boats (TPSBs) during rapid-response, high-readiness global deployments. 

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