ILWW Industrial Worm Gear Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Timken Gears & Services Inc. of Mokena, IL. This procurement is for the maintenance of eight Philadelphia Gear, 1800DHV, industrial-output worm gears. The agency cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, stating that Timken Gears & Services Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves performing new equipment prolonged storage preservation service. This service must be conducted by an authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) using the proprietary GearLogic process. The GearLogic process is essential as it utilizes a specially formulated product to maintain a thin, non-hardening preservative barrier, protecting the gearboxes from moisture.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Timken Gears & Services Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 237990 (Industrial Building Construction), Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Place of Performance: Peoria, IL
- Capability Statement Due: April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
Responses in the form of capability statements will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a solicitation. Any small business firm believing it can meet the requirement must provide written notification and supporting evidence demonstrating its ability to comply. Questions should be directed to Joseph Porter at joseph.e.porter@usace.army.mil.