Intent to Sole Source - MV Davenport Transmission Overhaul
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island District has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Sole Source the overhaul of one Marine Reduction Gear (Transmission) for the Motor Vessel Davenport. This notice is to inform potential vendors of the agency's intent and provide an opportunity for other qualified sources to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. Responses from interested parties are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the comprehensive overhauling of one Marine Reduction Gear (Transmission) belonging to the Motor Vessel Davenport. This critical maintenance is necessary to ensure the continued operational readiness and safety of the vessel. The work falls under Product Service Code J019 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pleasant Valley, IA, United States
Evaluation
This is an intent to award a sole source contract. The agency will consider responses from all responsible sources that can demonstrate their ability to provide the required transmission overhaul services. Any interested party who believes they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement by the response date to be considered.
Additional Notes
This notice is published by the Department of the Army, W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND. For further information, contact Kate Behrens at Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil or Jeffrey Voss at jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil.