J--Troubleshoot & Repair Services for GE DC2000 Drive

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to negotiate and award a sole source contract to General Electric International, Inc. for troubleshooting, repairing, supplying, delivering, and installing relay control boards for the GE DC2000 drive used in the Bank Grading Unit. This action is being taken under FAR part 6 subpart 6.302-1, as General Electric International, Inc. is identified as the only authorized service provider capable of fulfilling this specific requirement. The contract will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial items, with no competitive proposals being solicited. However, interested firms may submit capability statements along with cost or price information by the specified deadline for consideration, though the government holds sole discretion in deciding whether to open competition. The solicitation, identified by number W912EQ14S0002, was posted on December 16, 2013, and falls under NAICS code 541330, indicating professional services related to engineering. The contracting office is the Department of Defense office located in Memphis, Tennessee. The intended services involve technical support and maintenance specifically for the GE DC2000 drive system, emphasizing the contractor's unique qualifications due to their exclusive authorization. Contact details for submission of capability information are provided, but the primary intent remains the award of a sole source contract to General Electric International, Inc.