J--Sole Source Procurement for Seacrest Shipyard Corporation

The U.S. Department of Interior intends to award a sole source contract to Seacraft Shipyard Corporation (SSC) to retrofit and repair the L/P Guadalupe River Vessel belonging to the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve. The 100'foot, aluminum vessel is key to conducting mission-oriented services that include: short and long term law enforcement patrols, conduct scientific research, and ferry employees and supplies among the many islands of the archipelago. This is a crucial piece of equipment to the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve and its safe and efficient operation is paramount to the successful operations there. The U.S Department of Interior necessitates that location and shortest turn around time to retrofit the vessel is imperative to satisfy the agency's requirement. In addition, SSC has the capability to send its technicians to Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve when it comes to servicing their installed equipment. If it comes to a point where the vessel needs repairs beyond the capability of the board mechanic, SSC will be able to accommodate the need. Delay of award would put serious injury to the mission of the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve. Since the vessel is utilized for law enforcement exercises; lack of the vessel due to delays in repairs could impede the security of the facilities as well as the scientific research and transportation services.