Miter Gate Drive Gearbox Rebuild
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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 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the Miter Gate Drive Gearbox Rebuild. This justification supports a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract with Timken Gears & Services, Inc. for the full replacement of internal gearing and components for two critical miter gate drive operating gearboxes at the GLS navigational locks in Massena, New York. The contract period extends through April 30, 2027.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the comprehensive replacement of all internal gearing and associated components within two miter gate drive operating gearboxes. The existing gearbox casings will be retained and refurbished. Key deliverables include the reassembly of complete gearbox assemblies, followed by thorough inspection and testing to ensure operational readiness and compatibility with the existing infrastructure. These gearboxes are vital for operating miter gate leaves weighing up to 275 tons.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Awardee: Timken Gears & Services, Inc. (formerly Philadelphia Gear)
- Period of Performance: Through April 30, 2027 (both gearboxes to be completed by this date)
- Estimated Value: Not stated in the document.
- Product/Service Code: J030 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
Justification / Eligibility
This action is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The rationale is based on several factors:
- Lack of Government-owned technical data.
- Need for exact form, fit, and function compatibility with existing infrastructure.
- Risks associated with reverse engineering the complex gearbox components. Timken Gears & Services, Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and designer of the gearboxes, making them the sole source capable of providing the required parts and expertise.
Additional Notes
A notice of this justification will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE). The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation intends to consider obtaining technical data drawings and associated data rights for future competitive procurements related to these systems. This document is a justification for award, not a solicitation for proposals.