Benyaurd Falk Gearbox Overhaul

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK) has issued a Special Notice dated February 3, 2026, regarding the overhaul of gearbox equipment for the M/V Benyaurd, a vessel operated by the agency. The procurement intends to award a sole source purchase order to Marine Gears, Inc. (CAGE Code: 1EY15) under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The work involves the overhaul of one Falk MRSDC-E gear unit coupled to a 12-cylinder EMD 645E7 turbo diesel engine and overhaul of one Cooper bearing cartridge assembly. All work must be completed no later than May 30, 2026. This Special Notice is classified under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J030 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment).

Although the procurement is intended as a sole source award to Marine Gears, Inc., any firm or individual believing it can meet the Vicksburg District's requirements may submit a capabilities statement for consideration. Responses must be received by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on February 9, 2026, and submitted via email to Judy Huell at Judy.M.Huell@usace.army.mil; phone calls will not be accepted. Contractors must comply with security requirements including background vetting through NCIC-III and TSDB, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and security training completion within 30 days of award, with government approval required for any non-U.S. citizen workers. All repair work must be performed at the USACE Vicksburg stringout facility located at 2577 Haining Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi, and all parts must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer Representative. The contractor will be required to provide a one-year warranty covering both parts and labor from the date of job completion.