28--Engine Replacement for Survey Vessel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 13.106-1(a)(2)(b)1)(i)for the purchase and installation of a reconditioned marine engine with Cummins Powers Systems, LLC, 8051 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg PA. The contractor is responsible for supplying all the necessary services, equipment, labor and materials to provide a reconditioned 450 HP starboard engine, model C8.3-M3 (450), as well as removing the existing engine and installing the reconditioned engine in a US Army Corps of Engineers survey vessel. Failure to immediately acquire and replace the engine will have a detrimental impact on the vessel's ability to complete surveys that are important to the completion of the Baltimore District's, Baltimore Harbor Dredging Project. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for the contract. The determination to not compete the proposed contract acquisition is within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by 4:00 PM EST, Friday 25 July 2014 will be considered by the Government. Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Baltimore, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21203 Point of Contact(s): [email protected]