Intent to Sole Source.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

NAVFAC SW intends to issue a Firm Fixed Priced contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Soliciting from a Single Source. Award is anticipated to occur on or about June 16, 2022 to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company (Nixon-Egli). The period of performance will be for approximately ninety (90) calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

As indicated in the attached and approved J&A, per the NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling

Equipment Manual: All work, repairs, and services that are required on Link-Belt cranes are to be performed by an OEM certified/ authorized dealer. Additionally, per P-307, all load-controlling parts that require replacement, must be replaced with OEM parts. Use of non-OEM parts would be incompatible to the existing systems on the cranes, which could result in component and/or system failures. Link-Belt identifies Nixon-Egli Equipment Company (Nixon-Egli) as the only authorized distributor and service provider in California to perform OEM service maintenance on Link-Belt RTC80100 Cranes

Service Maintenance is as follows:

1) OEM REPAIR/RESEAL THREE (3) TELESCOPE CYLINDERS AND WINCH OVERHAUL

SERVICES for (2 winches) on an RTC80100 Link-Belt Crane (#82-05739). Contractor shall provide all coordination, equipment, labor, management, materials, parts, supervision, supplies, tools and facilities necessary to accomplish repairs, including the following:

A) Reseal Three Telescope Cylinders

1) Setup and remove boom assembly;

2) Disassemble the boom and associated components;

3) Reseal single telescope cylinder with updated parts;

4) Inspect boom;

5) Reassemble boom and associated components and install on crane;

6) Check boom alignment and make any adjustments to ensure boom is aligned per OEM specs;

7) Perform operational test and load test to check for leaks or bleed down.

B) Overhaul Both Winches

1) Remove both winches and prep the parts for overhaul.

2) Disassemble and replace all required parts to overhaul the winch drums from winch brake to dead end.

3) Top off hydraulic fluid.

4) Install both overhauled winches back into Crane.

5) Perform an operational test to ensure winches to check for proper operation of the winches and crane per the OEM.

6) Check for leaks and unusual noises coming from both winches.

2) ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT/TOWING of an RTC80100 Link-Belt Crane (#82-05737).

Contractor shall provide transportation/towing of the crane (82-05737) from Naval Base San Diego to

Contractor’s Service Shop and then back to Naval Base San Diego after service is completed. Contractor is responsible for any and all permits/fees required for crane transportation/towing.

3) OEM RESEAL OF HYDRAULIC CENTER SWIVEL for two RTC80100 Link-Belt Cranes (#82-

05734 & 82-05772). Work to be performed on-site at Naval Base San Diego. Contractor shall provide all coordination, equipment, labor, management, materials, parts, supervision, supplies, tools and facilities necessary to accomplish repairs including the following:

A) Contractor will be responsible to remove all hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring to access the center hydraulic swivel;

B) Contractor to disassemble the center hydraulic swivel to replace all seals;

C) Contractor will be responsible to re-assemble the hydraulic center swivel and re-install all hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring to the center hydraulic swivel upon the completion of the repairs.

D) Contractor will be responsible to top off the hydraulic fluid and perform an operational/function test to ensure there are no leaks and all functions of the crane operate correctly per the OEM.

4) OEM REPAIR/RESEAL SINGLE (1) TELESCOPE CYLINDER for an RTC80100 Link-Belt Crane

(#82-05758).

Contractor shall perform the following OEM Service:

A) Setup and remove boom assembly;

B) Disassemble the boom and associated components;

C) Reseal single telescope cylinder with updated parts;

D) Inspect boom;

E) Reassemble boom and associated components and install on crane;

F) Check boom alignment and make any adjustments to ensure boom is aligned per OEM specs;

G) Perform operational test and load test to check for leaks or bleed down.

5) OEM REPAIR/RESEAL THREE (3) TELESCOPE CYLINDER for an RTC80100 Link-Belt Crane

(#82-05737).

Contractor shall perform the following OEM Service:

A) Setup and remove boom assembly;

B) Disassemble the boom and associated components;

C) Reseal single telescope cylinder with updated parts;

D) Inspect boom;

E) Reassemble boom and associated components and install on crane;

F) Check boom alignment and make any adjustments to ensure boom is aligned per OEM specs;

G) Perform operational test and load test to check for leaks or bleed down.

6) ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT/TOWING of an RTC80100 Link-Belt Crane (#82-05739).

Contractor shall provide transportation/towing of the crane (82-05739) from Naval Base San Diego to

Contractor’s Service Shop and then back to Naval Base San Diego after service is completed. Contractor is responsible for any and all permits/fees required for crane transportation/towing.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811310 with the size standard of $8 million. The applicable Product Service Code is J038. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotes. However, responses may be submitted via email only to Stephanie Sack, Contract Specialist at: Stephanie.e.sack2.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses received no later than 5:00 PM

Pacific Standard Time on June 01, 2022, shall be considered by the Agency. A determination by the

Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will generally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Government POC:

Stephanie Sack

Contract Specialist

Stephanie.e.sack2.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:Stephanie.e.sack2.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:Stephanie.e.sack2.civ@us.navy.mil