Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Dillard Engines 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for maintenance and service of Port and Starboard CAT ACERT C032 Marine Engines for the M/V John A.B Dillard Jr. The USACE intends to award this contract to Peterson Power Systems, Inc. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond to these requirements. Responses are due by March 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract action involves comprehensive maintenance on two ACERT C-32 Caterpillar Marine Engines. Key tasks include:
- Complete maintenance on both Port and Starboard engines.
- Replacement parts and fluids must be manufacturer recommended or marine grade equivalent.
- Replace extended life coolant (ELC) with ELC-Advanced and flush the system.
- Disposal of all materials according to Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Remove and replace cooling system temperature regulators.
- Check, clean, and calibrate engine speed/timing sensors.
- Clean, test, inspect, and reseal the heat exchanger; clean, test, and inspect the oil cooler.
- Replace the auxiliary water pump and all related new parts.
- Replace all soft fuel lines.
- Provide a condition report for any failed conditions discovered.
- A certified Caterpillar marine technician will conduct a sea trial to validate performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
- Period of Performance: 30 days
- Place of Performance: Vessel's berth at 2100 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965
- Response Due: March 22, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Product Service Code: J019 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for quotes. However, interested persons must provide:
- Organization Name
- Address
- Point of Contact (name, telephone, email)
- CAGE Code
- Capabilities information/statement demonstrating ability and jurisdiction to fulfill the requirement.
Submissions should be sent to Logan Champlin (logan.champlin@usace.army.mil) and Nairi Freeman (nairi.freeman@usace.army.mil).
Special Requirements
- Coordinate an Activity Hazard Analysis with the COR prior to work, including Lock-out tag-out procedures.
- Daily pre-work safety meetings.
- All work under government surveillance.
- Itemize parts and labor in the submitted quote.
- Payment processed after successful sea trial.