Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Schottel, Inc.
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), Memphis District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a procurement to Schottel, Inc. for repairing Bow Thrusters for the Dredge Hurley. This notice is for informational purposes, allowing other interested firms to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for repairing Bow Thrusters and delivering them to the Dredge Hurley operations in Houma, LA. All repairs must be performed in accordance with the provided Performance Work Statement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (intended contract: Commercial Firm Fixed-Price Supply)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: January 22, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This notice serves as an informational posting and is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government intends to award a sole source purchase order to Schottel, Inc. However, interested firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit documentation demonstrating their capability. The Government reserves the right to not compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received.
Submission Requirements
Firms interested in challenging the sole source must provide detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. Submissions should also include past performance and references regarding capability. All documentation must be emailed to Contract Specialist Kyrrith Jones at Kyrrith.D.Jones@usace.army.mil by the response deadline.