Remanufacture / Overhaul of the H-53 Main Gearbox Test Stand Input Shaft and Related Components

The Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a contract to Timken Gears & Services Inc (Philadelphia Gear), 901 East 8th Avenue Ste. 100, King Of Prussia PA 19406 (Cage Code: 17454) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, MCAS Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for the Remanufacture / Overhaul of the H-53 Main Gearbox Test Stand Input Shaft and Related Components. Market research has determined that Timken Gears & Services Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required items as the sole designer, developer, and integrator of the H-53 Main Gearbox Test Stand Input Shaft and related components. The technical data, material, and manufacturing processes required to perform remanufacture/overhaul of the shaft were developed by and are the sole property of Timken Gears & Services. Therefore, the government intends to procure these products on a sole source basis from Timken Gears & Services Inc.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and unique capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Point of contact for this requirement is James M. Rhodes (primary), 252.466.2895, james.m.rhodes2@usmc.mil or Sherry Kelly (secondary), 252.466.2846, sherry.kelly@usmc.mil.