supply and deliver a set of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) powerpacks for the MV Benyaurd

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK) issued a Special Notice on February 20, 2026, regarding the supply and delivery of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) powerpacks for the MV Benyaurd. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the government intends to award a sole source purchase order to Marine System, Inc., a large business. While Marine System, Inc. is the identified contractor, the Special Notice invites other capable firms to submit capabilities statements for consideration. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and represents a defense-related acquisition by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers.

The objective of this procurement is to obtain two specific EMD powerpack assemblies—part numbers 40164577-MP (UTEX Standard Power Assembly, Fork, 16) and 40164578-MP (UTEX Standard Power Assembly, Blade, 16)—for delivery to the vessel at 2577 Haining Rd., Vicksburg, MS within 30 days of contract award. The critical deadline for submission is 4:00 PM CST on February 23, 2026, for any interested contractors wishing to submit capabilities statements via email. There are no specific eligibility restrictions stated, meaning any firm or individual believing it can meet the requirements may submit a response, though Marine System, Inc. remains the identified sole source contractor. The government retains full discretion to proceed with the intended sole source award or consider alternative proposals based on submitted capabilities statements. Inquiries should be directed to Genna Wooten or Dustin Cannada at USACE Vicksburg District via email.