--Sole Source Award - to manufacture pistons for Dredge Wheeler

The U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans, plans to award a sole source contract to Cameron International Corporation, operating as Cooper Energy Services, located in St. Rose, Louisiana, for the manufacture of pistons specifically designed for Cooper diesel engines used in the Dredge Wheeler. This award is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(2), which allows for sole source procurement due to Cameron’s proprietary rights to the necessary engineering drawings. The contract solicitation, identified as W912P8-07-T-0154, was posted on June 19, 2007, with the solicitation closing on June 26, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., and an anticipated award date of June 28, 2007. Contracting officials managing the process include Katrina Pelrean, Contract Specialist, and Diane Taylor, Contracting Officer, both reachable via phone or email for inquiries. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811310, which pertains to machinery repair and maintenance services, indicating the specialized manufacturing requirement for engine pistons. The award supports the Department of Defense’s initiative to maintain and operate the Dredge Wheeler by ensuring the availability of critical proprietary engine components from the sole authorized manufacturer.