Overhaul Main Reduction Gear for Navy Tug Boat YTB-771

The FLCN Contracting Department in Groton, Connecticut, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Philadelphia Gear Company for the overhaul of the main reduction gear assembly on the Navy Tug Boat YTB-771. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13, and the award will proceed without full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated date for contract award is November 23, 2011, and this announcement is not a solicitation for offers but serves as a notice of intent. This contract falls under the NAICS code 811310, which covers machinery maintenance and repair services. The procurement aims to ensure the proper maintenance and operational readiness of Navy Tug Boat YTB-771 by refurbishing a crucial mechanical component. The government reserves the discretion not to compete the procurement based on the responses to this notice, underscoring the importance of the sole source supplier's unique capabilities.