USCGC WALNUT MARINE REDUCTION GEAR TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR
Overview
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract to TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC. (also known as Philadelphia Gear). This contract is for expert technical assistance to troubleshoot and repair a significant operational leak in the main reduction gear (Model NO: 96DHCMG-CP) aboard the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-205) in Pensacola, FL.
Purpose & Scope
The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) requires one qualified field service technician from Philadelphia Gear. This technician will provide on-site technical guidance, oversight, and quality assurance to Coast Guard personnel during the inspection, repair, and replacement of the High Speed Shaft Aft seals. The work involves guiding the ship's force through disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly of the reduction gear components, following Philadelphia Gear's technical manual. The Coast Guard will provide all necessary materials, parts, tools, and support personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC. (Philadelphia Gear)
- NAICS: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Product Service Code: J020 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment
- Set-Aside: None (explicitly stated not a small business set-aside)
- Period of Performance: March 6, 2026, to March 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Onboard CGC WALNUT (WLB-205), Pensacola, FL
- Response Due for Competition: March 2, 2026, 08:00 AM PST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a formal solicitation. Any interested parties who believe they can provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government may submit their interest and qualifications. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
All inquiries and responses must be submitted in writing via email to Jason A. Garris at jason.a.garris@uscg.mil, referencing Solicitation 70Z08526Q23409 in the subject line.