A14.Intent to Sole Source FBO Posting.docx

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure repair work (see specific’s below) on valve gear reducer a on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter a firm, fixed-price contract with Awerkamp Machine of Quincy Illinois. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811310 with a size standard of $11,000,000.00.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed to the point of contact below by 1000AM CDT on 6 September 2022.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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.

Questions should be directed to Anne Fleischman at anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil.

Specific information:

Repair One (1) Horsburgh & Scott valve gear reducer by replacing output shaft seal and bearings lower bearing and seals, shaft gear, seal and bearings.

· Disassemble the large coupler hub on the output shaft.

· Unbolt and remove top cover plate from gearbox.

· Remove output shafts/gears assembly.

· Repair 7.25 1st shaft, replace seals, repair 2.375”5th shaft, replace seals/bearings.

· Replace 4.187”3rd shaft pinion, replace seals/bearings

· Replace 22.68”2nd shaft gear, replace seals/bearings

· Finish and install one new bearing and seals as previously indicated.

· Prior to reinstalling the main output shaft into the gear reducer, ensure the dry well flanged sleeve has no cracks or defects that would allow gear oil to pass through. Also, ensure that the dry sump enclosure is securely bolted and sealed to the inside bottom of the gear box. Replace gasket and apply approved sealant (as necessary).

· Reassemble output shaft and install.

· Apply only a small amount of oil specified on the nameplate to internal gears, spindles, bearings, and seals.

· Bolt top cover plate back onto gear reducer.

· Heat-shrink large coupler hub back onto output shaft.