Strut Arm Assemblies and Spare Parts

Strut Arm Assemblies and Spare Parts for Miter Gates for Illinois Waterways Project Office, Peoria, Illinois. The Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has a requirement to fabricate, manufacture and provide 2 complete miter gate strut arm assemblies and spare parts on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm, fixed-price contract with Awerkamp Machine Company. Requirement Description 1. The Contractor shall fabricate, manufacture and provide 2 complete miter gate strut arm assemblies. 2. The Contractor shall fabricate, manufacture and provide each of the following parts: • 4- Pins (Pc. #168-M) • 2- Cross Heads (Pc. #168-R) • 2- Stem Bolts (Pc. #168-L) • 2- 3" Hex Nuts (Pc. #168-N) • 2- 3" Lock Nuts (Pc. #168-P) • 4- Large Bore Swivels (Pc. #168-D) • 4- Small Bore Swivels (Pc. #168-C) NOTE: All assemblies and parts will be stored as spares for future use, therefore the proper protective coatings and factory lubricants must be applied by supplier/fabricator prior to shipment to protect assemblies and parts from corrosion and rust during storage. Each item will be properly packaged and secured prior to shipping and delivered to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, Ottawa, Illinois. The NAICS code for this procurement is 332312 with 500 employee size standard. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. CT. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM)(www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. Questions and capability statements should be directed to Troy Robbins at 309-794-5259 or [email protected].