MTU Engines Annual and Operational Maintenance
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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 (USACE), Portland District, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to Pacific Power Group, LLC for Annual and Operational Maintenance of MTU Engines on the Dredge Yaquina. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source). No solicitation will be posted.
Scope of Work
The contract covers comprehensive maintenance for the Dredge Yaquina's seven MTU engines, which were re-powered in 2010. Key services include:
- QL4 hour overhaul on port and starboard MTU 12V2000 Generators.
- Inspection of port and starboard Stamford HCL 534F generators.
- QL3 overhaul on port and starboard MTU 12V2000 Dredge Engines.
- Unscheduled operational maintenance (troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair) for all seven engines during the operational season (April to November). All work requires genuine MTU parts and must be performed by MTU factory-authorized technicians.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole-Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a 1,300-employee size standard.
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Deadline for Capability Statements (if challenging sole-source intent): April 13, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to proceed with this sole-source action based on the determination that Pacific Power Group, LLC is the only responsible source capable of providing the required maintenance using genuine MTU parts and authorized technicians.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract; a formal solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by the specified deadline. The Dredge Yaquina's home port is Portland, Oregon.