SPECIAL NOTICE - INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE _ DIESEL GENERATOR CRANKSHAFT ASSESSMENT N5523626Q0099
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AI-generated · Jul 21, 2026Award a sole-source purchase order to Fairbanks Morse Defense to perform an Emergency Diesel Generator Crankshaft Assessment on the ALCO Model 251C. Fairbanks Morse Defense is the OEM for these engines and holds proprietary technical data, specialized procedures, and certified parts necessary for the engine block assessment, with explicit authorization to inspect, assess, and maintain this equipment.
This notice explains that the contract will be pursued as a sole-source action (not a bid solicitation at this time) and information collected will be reviewed to determine if a competitive procurement would be in the Government’s best interest. Vendors may submit documentation demonstrating bona fide capability or an equivalent, including company name, address, phone, email, CAGE code, and business size. Submissions should be delivered via email to the provided addresses by the stated deadline, and vendors must have current SAM registration to be eligible for award.
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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