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Sole Source Service: ALCO 251C Emergency Diesel Generator Crankshaft Assessment

This notice announces the Navy's intent to issue a sole source contract for a specialized service: - Agency: Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), Department of the Navy (NAVSEA) - Purpose: Emergency Diesel Generator Crankshaft Assessment for ALCO Model 251C engine - Sole Source Vendor: Fairbanks Morse Defense (OEM for ALCO 251C) - Justification: Only Fairbanks Morse Defense is authorized to perform this work due to proprietary technical data, specialized procedures, and certified parts - NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Scope: Service requirement for inspection, assessment, and maintenance of the crankshaft; no product purchase or part numbers specified - Competition: No competition anticipated due to OEM exclusivity - Commercial Opportunity: Only the OEM is eligible; no subcontracting or alternative vendors considered - Period of Performance: Not specified in the notice

Description

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), Code 410A Procurement, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Fairbanks Morse Defense (Fairbanks) for an Emergency Diesel Generator Crankshaft Assessment for the ALCO Model 251C. Fairbanks Morse Defense is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these engines and maintains proprietary technical data, specialized procedures, and has certified parts required to perform the engine block assessment. The requirement will be processed in accordance with FAR part 12 and FAR part 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and the business size standard is $16.5 million (annual revenue). 

The ALCO 251C engine is designed and manufactured by Fairbanks Morse Defense. Fairbanks provided a letter confirming they are the only vendor authorized to perform inspection, assessment, and maintenance on this equipment. Therefore, it is imperative that the service is completed by the OEM to ensure proper assessment and compatibility with the existing equipment.

This notice is neither a request nor a solicitation of offers; however, all information received after date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government for future considerations. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Responses must provide clean and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability to provide this product or equivalency. Requests must include company name, address, telephone number of the requester, e-mail address, CAGE code, and business size.  

All information should be delivered via e-mail to scott.s.quiambao.civ@us.navy.mil and Ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00 AM (PST), 22 July 2026. Information delivered by other than e-mail will not be accepted. Certifications in the System for Award Management must be current and active to be eligible for contract award.

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