Caterpillar OEM Aftercooler Parts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source purchase order for Caterpillar original equipment manufactured (OEM) aftercooler parts for the Motor Vessel William James. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a predetermined intent to award the contract to Puckett Machinery Company (CAGE Code: 1JX26). The specific parts needed include two Aftercoolers (part #245-4622) and two Aftercooler & Lines Kits (part #492-9228), which will be installed by the vessel's crew on its main engines. The Special Notice is classified under the NAICS category 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment).

Although this is not a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), the USACE-MVK is open to receiving capabilities statements from potential contractors who believe they can meet the procurement requirements. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements via email by 12:00 PM CST on February 3, 2025, to be considered. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the purchase order based on received responses. Potential contractors should note that phone calls will not be accepted, and all communications must be directed to Jasmine Lewis (Jasmine.Lewis@usace.army.mil) or Brent Hester (Richard.B.Hester@usace.army.mil). The parts are required to be delivered within 30 days of contract award to the M/V William James located in Vicksburg, MS, with the ultimate goal of maintaining and supporting the vessel's operational capabilities.