Notice of Intent to Sole Source for MMD 42' Barge Rotating Group Repair
Army Corps of Engineers · W071 ENDIST SEATTLE
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W912DW26Z1C7J in this department, oldest first.
- Jul 20, 2026Special NoticeOpen
- Jul 30, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RFO 12.l02(a) 1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (USACE) 2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Approval is requested to utilize Thrust Masters of Texas (TMOT) to install a new mechanical propulsion assembly within the propulsor of the 42' self-propelled barge Jackson and overhaul the assembly removed from the Jackson to serve as a spare. TMOT is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and does not grant license or permission to other vendors to disassemble the propulsion assembly and recommends that a TMOT service technician be … (show all)
present for any work within the propulsor. 3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION: The 25-year-old rotating group on the 42' Jackson vessel is experiencing consecutive propeller seal failures rendering the vessel inoperable. This justification covers the acquisition of one (1) new TMOT Rotating Group (Model B121287), the factory overhaul of the existing Government-furnished legacy rotating group (Model C104916), and the services of an OEMcertified technician to supervise the on-site removal and installation. The total estimated cost of this action is $65,000. Specific services are as follows: � Procurement: One new Rotating Group (B121287), shipped to Mud Mountain Dam. � Overhaul Service: Complete factory rebuild of the legacy Rotating Group (C104916), including round-trip shipping. � Technical Service: On-site supervision by a TMOT-certified technician for three (3) days to oversee the teardown and installation process, ensuring warranty compliance. 4. AUTHORITY CITED: 10 USC 2304(c)(l) and RFO 12.lO2(a) Soliciting from a single source, (i) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. 5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: Pursuant to RFO 13.101 (b ), "Contracting officers may solicit from a single source based on a determination and findings (see subpart 1.5) that only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). TMOT is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the OD-150 TRNS propulsor unit and its proprietary rotating group assembly. 1. Exclusive Expertise and Proprietary Data: TMOT is the only entity with the proprietary drawings, tooling, and specific expertise required to overhaul the legacy rotating group (C104916) to factory specifications. The manufacturer has stated that a full inspection of the unit housing, prop shaft, and motor, along with the proper pressure and operational tests, can only be performed at their facility. No third-party vendors are licensed or authorized to perform this work. 2. Warranty Preservation: TMOT has stipulated that the warranty for both the new and overhauled units is contingent upon correct installation. While self-installation is Page 1 of3 CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge this justification is accurate and complete. LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FAR 13.l0l(a) FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on publicly-available pricing data and available historical prices paid for the same or similar item. APPROVAL Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of services to operate the smolt trap on the Green River on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to RFO 12.102 (a) Restricting competition "For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold(SAT), the decision must be documented that only one source is available and the basis for the decision. Soliciting from a single source is subject to availability of funds and provided the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for this acquisition. Page 3 of3
Who won similar work
56 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army Corps of Engineers), 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 |
| BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC | 3 | $907K | Jun 6, 2025 |
| ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING INC | 3 | $506K | Sep 30, 2026 |
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C Morgan City LA 70380 USA | 2 | $70.0M | Jul 2, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST SHIPYARD LP | 2 | $21.9M | Sep 30, 2025 |
| NORTH SHORE MARINE TERMINAL & LOGISTICS INC | 2 | $838K | Sep 30, 2026 |
| BENDER CCP, INC. | 2 | $735K | Jul 8, 2025 |
| DUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO Dubuque IA 52001 USA | 2 | $109K | Jun 13, 2025 |
| VICKSBURG SHIPYARD, LLC | 1 | $20.0M | Mar 12, 2025 |
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.
- Oct 1, 2026LAD SERVICES OF LOUISIANA LLC$11.5M3553 CEMDC CELRE Procurement of Stoplog Barges - W912BU26BA034
- Sep 30, 2026SUPERIOR MARINE WAYS, INC$1.1MNotice of Award OKL Repower and Repair of M/V Porter and Worley
- Sep 30, 2026ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING INC$487KILWW Inland River Fleet Service
- Sep 30, 2026NORTH SHORE MARINE TERMINAL & LOGISTICS INC$629KTug Demolen Drydock
- Sep 30, 2026FRASER SHIPYARDS LLC$749KD.L. Billmaier Tow Winch Installation
- Sep 30, 2026FSR CONSULTING LLC$33KDuplex Strainer
- Sep 29, 2026FED CREW INC$814KMRPO - Modular Barge
- Sep 23, 2026ZF MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS MIRAMAR LLC$91KEssayons Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares
- Sep 21, 2026VIGOR MARINE LLC$3.9MYaquina Overhaul FY27
- Sep 21, 2026PUMP INDUSTRIES, INC.$36KFlowserve HPU Cooling Pump for Dredge Essayons
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
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 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
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.