Essayons Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares
Army Corps of Engineers · W071 ENDIST PORTLAND
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W9127N26QA148 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 5, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
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What the notice says
THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVOLUTIONARY FEDERAL OVERHAUL (RFO) 5.2 "SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS." U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract with ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC, for Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b), Only one responsible source. Dredge Essayons uses a proprietary bow thruster system that includes the software, hardware, equipment, and bow thruster gear.… (show all)
Part of this arrangement includes a variable frequency drive (VFD) that controls the speed and direction of the bow thruster. The VFD components have a limited life, and spares must be on hand for replacement to meet the mission requirement. These units have been in service since 2008 and are nearing the expected end of life. These proprietary components are provided by ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC. The contractor shall Provide bow thruster variable frequency drive (VFD) critical spares to include Driver IGBT, HMI, Copper Bar support. Provide the following critical spares for ZF Model 5001TT Bow Thruster Part Number 0803X500 01. Twelve (12) Part No. 7832975167 01; IGBT Driver for 1.1MW Powerstack. Three (3) Part No. 7832975165 01; Econo V Adapter Assembly. One (1) Part No. TBD; Frenco Chopper Econopak. One (1) Part No. TBD; HMI Touch Panel 96MB 5.7�. Three (3) Part No. TBD; Econo Pack Copper Bar Support. Final inspection and acceptance will be completed at the USACE District Warehouse located at 8010 NW St Helens Rd, Portland OR, 97210. Delivery of parts is to occur no later than 52 weeks following date of award. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. The NAICS code is 336611. The size standard is 1,300 employees for the NAICS code defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Who won similar work
13 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 336611.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIGOR MARINE LLC | 3 | $16.0M | Sep 21, 2026 |
| PACIFIC POWER GROUP, LLC | 3 | $1.3M | Sep 17, 2026 |
| BENDER CCP, INC. | 2 | $735K | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Pacific Shipyards International, LLC | 1 | $8.8M | Sep 15, 2025 |
| IHC AMERICA INC | 1 | $393K | Sep 26, 2025 |
| PACIFIC MARINE EQUIPMENT, LLC | 1 | $324K | Sep 11, 2025 |
| ZF MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS MIRAMAR LLC | 1 | $91K | Sep 23, 2026 |
| PUMP INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1 | $36K | Sep 21, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 23, 2026ZF MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS MIRAMAR LLC$91KEssayons Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares
- Sep 21, 2026PUMP INDUSTRIES, INC.$36KFlowserve HPU Cooling Pump for Dredge Essayons
- Sep 21, 2026VIGOR MARINE LLC$3.9MYaquina Overhaul FY27
- Sep 17, 2026PACIFIC POWER GROUP, LLC$1.3MMTU Engine Annual and Operational Service- Dredge Yaquina
- Sep 11, 2026VIGOR MARINE LLC$8.3MEssayons Overhaul FY27
- Sep 26, 2025IHC AMERICA INC$393KDredge Essayons DCMS PLC and Control-Net Upgrade
- Sep 24, 2025PACIFIC POWER GROUP, LLC$21KSV Redlinger MTU Engine Maintenance FY25
- Sep 24, 2025PACIFIC POWER GROUP, LLC$22KSurvey Vessel Elton MTU Engine Maintenance FY25
- Sep 24, 2025VIGOR MARINE LLC$3.8MYaquina Shipyard Overhaul FY26
- Sep 15, 2025Pacific Shipyards International, LLC$8.8MUSACE: Portland District Dredge Vessel Essayons Overhaul
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
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- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
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- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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