Intent to Sole Source - Overhaul and Refurbish Crane Transmission Gear Case

Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a sole-source procurement for overhaul and refurbishment of a Flender crane transmission gear case with a response deadline of September 3, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST. The justification for sole-source award rests on Flender's restrictive proprietary rights as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, combined with unusual and compelling urgency driven by a June 30, 2026 requirement identification date and a November 4, 2026 delivery mandate.

The government furnishes one Crane Reducing Gearbox (CAGE Code 91NL8, part number SVN 360, serial number D09712276-1-2) with a unit acquisition cost of $65,000, to be repaired at the contractor's facility. The scope requires complete teardown and cleaning to bare metal, visual inspection per ASME B30 and ANSI/AGMA standards, machining of the pinion and shaft to OEM tolerances, 100% replacement of all consumables (seals, hardware, bearings), reassembly with OEM-specified adjustments, no-load function testing, and rust-inhibiting paint finishing in original OEM color. The government handles transportation and removal/installation; the contractor palletizes upon completion. A secondary CLIN provides $15,000 not-to-exceed for over-and-above work discovered during teardown.

Contractor eligibility requires active PIEE registration and GFP Module access with electronic acknowledgment of government property receipt within three business days. Wage rates conform to Service Contract Act determinations for De Kalb and Kane Counties, Illinois, with prevailing hourly rates ranging from $15.90 to $55.66 depending on occupation. Contractors must submit three Contract Data Requirements Lists: Condition Found Report, Test/Inspection Results, and Certification Data Report. OPSEC compliance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is mandatory, prohibiting disclosure of Critical Information and Controlled Unclassified Information and restricting portable electronic devices during performance.