J--Notice-of-Intent to award on a Sole-Source Basis to H&H Marine Services, Inc., Drydocking, Vessel Maintenance Services, M/V Harrison, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, Mat Sinking Unit, Vicksburg, MS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, plans to award a sole-source contract to H&H Marine Services Inc. of Vicksburg, Mississippi, under FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the determination that only one source is reasonably available for the work. The contract involves dry docking the M/V Harrison to disassemble its two main engines from the reduction gears, remove the chockfast placement, and subsequently reinstall and align the engines while installing new chockfast material. This overhaul work will be performed by others, with H&H Marine Services responsible for the dry docking and engine handling tasks. The estimated cost for this work is approximately $28,000. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids and no request for proposals will be issued. However, interested parties may submit information within three calendar days of the notice’s publication to help determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, although the final decision rests solely with the government. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811310, which covers Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $7 million. The contracting office specifies that phone calls will not be accepted and that all communications should be directed to the Contract Specialist, R. Ellis Screws, via email. The contract is for maintenance services related to vessel dry docking at the Vicksburg District's Mat Sinking Unit. The government is clear that it will not pay for information submitted and is exercising the discretion to proceed without competition based on the unique nature of service availability and urgency of the requirement.