Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract - Repair of CAT D6H Dozer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (W912ES26PA042) for the repair of a Caterpillar D6H bulldozer. The contract will be awarded to John Fabick Tractor Company, operating as Fabick CAT, located in Fenton, Missouri. The Government has determined that this firm is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the contract requirements in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1. The agency is providing a three-day opportunity for other potentially responsible sources to challenge this sole source justification. This Special Notice was posted on March 2, 2026, and represents the Government's intent to proceed with award to the identified contractor unless credible competition is demonstrated.

The contract scope involves the repair and replacement of undercarriage components for the referenced bulldozer, including track links, bushings, and twelve track rollers using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and OEM-certified technicians. The sole source justification is predicated on the requirement for OEM parts and OEM-certified personnel, which the Government asserts are available exclusively through Caterpillar's authorized dealer network, with John Fabick Tractor Company serving as the exclusive authorized dealer for western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Contractors believing they can meet the stated requirements must submit written notice to Contract Specialist John Riederer at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil no later than March 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (CST), including supporting evidence demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirements. The NAICS classification for this procurement is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on any responses received during this protest period.