This is a Synopsis announcement in accordance with FAR 5.202 in anticipation of a future contract action.

The Contracting Department, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA intends to issue a within scope contract modification to contract N4215819C0001.  The referenced contract was awarded as a sole source procurement to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

 The overall scope of the work package for the availability has been determined to be unchanged as a result of this action and is within the authority of the existing Justification and Approval (J&A).  The required work for the availability continues include specialized and complex equipment and spaces which require certifications, qualifications, and expertise that only HII-NNS is capable of providing.  As a result, the unique expertise of HII-NNS as the nation's only builder of specialized aircraft carriers is required to perform the specific scope of work required by this acquisition.  The anticipated period of performance of the contract is not anticipated to change as a result of this action.  The anticipated date for contract modification completion is on or about 22 July 2019.