Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Republic Machinery Co, Inc
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- Solicitation number
- W912DW26Q1CIU
- Agency
-
ENDIST Seattle
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3416 Lathes
- Place of performance
- Bridgeport, Washington, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, issued a Notice of Intent on September 3, 2026, to sole-source a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Republic Machinery Co., Inc., for one precision engine lathe with accessories supporting critical maintenance at Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport, Washington, with a closing date of September 18, 2026. This procurement is restricted to a single source under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as Republic Machinery is the only domestic manufacturer and distributor capable of supplying a Buy American Act-compliant lathe meeting the two mandatory technical salient characteristics: Tri-V bedway construction for rigidity and alignment stability, and spindle bore diameter exceeding 3.0 inches to accommodate shaft and tooling dimensions. The equipment performs precision machining, fabrication, and repair of hydro turbine and generator components across the facility's 29 hydroelectric generating units. Market research via GSA eBuy and SAM.gov RFIs (May–July 2026) confirmed that the domestic machine tool manufacturing base has largely shifted overseas, leaving competitors unable to meet either the Tri-V way specification or domestic manufacturing requirements. Without this equipment, the facility faces six-month external repair lead times at $75,000 to $100,000 per slip ring set and potential lost generation valued at approximately $400,000 per week. Republic Machinery has certified Buy American Act compliance for the proposed Model ML-1760 American Turnmaster lathe.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
1. General Information & Contracting Activity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, Contracting Division, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98134-2388, hereby issues this Notice of Intent (NOI) to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Republic Machinery Co., Inc. (Republic Lagun). This acquisition directly supports critical maintenance operations at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) in Bridgeport, Washington.
2. Requirement Description & Salient Characteristics
Under this proposed action, the Government intends to procure one (1) Lathe, complete with standard and specialized accessories. The equipment is required to perform organic precision machining, fabrication, and repair of critical hydro turbine and generator components—including large slip rings—across the facility's 29 hydroelectric generating units. To meet operational and engineering tolerances for heavy hydroelectric machinery, the lathe must incorporate two mandatory salient characteristics: Tri-V bedway construction to provide required rigidity and alignment stability, and a spindle bore diameter exceeding 3.0 inches (>3”) to accommodate specific shaft, sleeve, and tooling dimensions.
3. Statutory Authority & Sole-Source Justification
This procurement is conducted under RFO 6.103-1(a) the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) -the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. Due to the significant migration of domestic machine tool manufacturing overseas, commercially available, Buy American Act (BAA)-compliant lathes featuring specialized Tri-V ways are exceptionally limited. Technical evaluations and market research confirm that Republic Machinery Co., Inc. is the only domestic manufacturer and distributor capable of delivering a machine that satisfies both the certified BAA mandate and all required physical specifications.
4. Submission of Capability Statements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any interested party that believes it can satisfy all requirements—including BAA certification and the specified salient characteristics—may submit a capability statement. All capability statements received within the designated response window following this posting will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Update #1 ·
1. General Information & Contracting Activity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, Contracting Division, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98134-2388, hereby issues this Notice of Intent (NOI) to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Republic Machinery Co., Inc. (Republic Lagun). This acquisition directly supports critical maintenance operations at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) in Bridgeport, Washington.
2. Requirement Description & Salient Characteristics
Under this proposed action, the Government intends to procure one (1) Lathe, complete with standard and specialized accessories. The equipment is required to perform organic precision machining, fabrication, and repair of critical hydro turbine and generator components—including large slip rings—across the facility's 29 hydroelectric generating units. To meet operational and engineering tolerances for heavy hydroelectric machinery, the lathe must incorporate two mandatory salient characteristics: Tri-V bedway construction to provide required rigidity and alignment stability, and a spindle bore diameter exceeding 3.0 inches (>3”) to accommodate specific shaft, sleeve, and tooling dimensions.
3. Statutory Authority & Sole-Source Justification
This procurement is conducted under RFO 6.103-1(a) the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) -the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. Due to the significant migration of domestic machine tool manufacturing overseas, commercially available, Buy American Act (BAA)-compliant engine lathes featuring specialized Tri-V ways are exceptionally limited. Technical evaluations and market research confirm that Republic Machinery Co., Inc. is the only domestic manufacturer and distributor capable of delivering a machine that satisfies both the certified BAA mandate and all required physical specifications.
4. Submission of Capability Statements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any interested party that believes it can satisfy all requirements—including BAA certification and the specified salient characteristics—may submit a capability statement. All capability statements received within the designated response window following this posting will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification to Sole Source.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| High Speed Precision Gap Bed Lathe | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| High Speed Precision Gap Bed Lathe | Pre-Solicitation |
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