SAM #W9127N26QA148

Sole Source Procurement of ZF Bow Thruster Spare Parts for USACE Portland District Dredge Essayons

This opportunity involves a sole-source procurement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District for critical spare parts for the ZF Model 5001TT Bow Thruster on the Dredge Essayons. - Sole-source contract will be awarded to ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC - Required spares are proprietary to ZF and include: - Twelve IGBT Drivers (Part No. 7832975167 01) - Three Econo V Adapter Assemblies (Part No. 7832975165 01) - One Frenco Chopper Econopak (Part No. TBD) - One HMI Touch Panel 96MB 5.7” (Part No. TBD) - Three Econo Pack Copper Bar Supports (Part No. TBD) - These components are essential for maintaining the operational readiness of the vessel's bow thruster system - Delivery must be completed within 52 weeks of contract award - Inspection and acceptance will take place at the USACE District Warehouse in Portland, OR - No competitive solicitation will be posted due to the sole source justification under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b)

Technical and Commercial Details - All parts are proprietary to ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC - No alternative vendors or products are accepted for this procurement - The procurement is for maintenance-critical spares, not for new equipment or installation - Estimated contract value is not specified but likely in the low-to-mid six figures based on quantities and specialized nature

Description

THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVOLUTIONARY FEDERAL OVERHAUL (RFO) 5.2

"SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS." U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract with ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC, for Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b), Only one responsible source.

Dredge Essayons uses a proprietary bow thruster system that includes the software, hardware, equipment, and bow thruster gear. Part of this arrangement includes a variable frequency drive (VFD) that controls the speed and direction of the bow thruster.  The VFD components have a limited life, and spares must be on hand for replacement to meet the mission requirement. These units have been in service since 2008 and are nearing the expected end of life. These proprietary components are provided by ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC. 

The contractor shall Provide bow thruster variable frequency drive (VFD) critical spares to include Driver IGBT, HMI, Copper Bar support.

Provide the following critical spares for ZF Model 5001TT Bow Thruster Part Number 0803X500 01.

Twelve (12) Part No. 7832975167 01; IGBT Driver for 1.1MW Powerstack. Three (3) Part No. 7832975165 01; Econo V Adapter Assembly. One (1) Part No. TBD; Frenco Chopper Econopak. One (1) Part No. TBD; HMI Touch Panel 96MB 5.7”. Three (3) Part No. TBD; Econo Pack Copper Bar Support.

Final inspection and acceptance will be completed at the USACE District Warehouse located at 8010 NW St Helens Rd, Portland OR, 97210. Delivery of parts is to occur no later than 52 weeks following date of award.  

A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. The NAICS code is 336611. The size standard is 1,300 employees for the NAICS code defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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