99 -- Sole Source Notice - Lycoming Engine Overhauls

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services division, plans to award a sole source contract to LY-CON Rebuilding Co., based in Visalia, California, for the overhaul and upgrade of two Super Cub engines, including an IRAN (Inspect and Repair as Necessary) inspection. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing negotiation of a firm-fixed-price purchase order directly with this single source, without issuing a formal solicitation. The contract aligns with NAICS Code 336412, with a size standard of 500 employees. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not represent a solicitation. The contracting office overseeing this acquisition is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Susan Fedorko serves as the purchasing agent and primary point of contact for further inquiries. The objective is to maintain and enhance critical aircraft engine performance for USDA operations. No competitive bidding will occur, as the government has determined sole source justification under the specified FAR clause, emphasizing the unique capabilities or qualifications of LY-CON Rebuilding Co. The contract opportunity was first posted in April 2006.