Murden Generator Procurement
ID: W912PM26QA012Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST WILMINGTONWILMINGTON, NC, 28403-1343, USA

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

PSC

GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL (6115)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one Stamford Generator S4L1M-F41 for the Dredge vessel Murden. The contractor is required to meet specific technical specifications, including ABS Marine Certification and compliance with safety and occupational health requirements, with a delivery timeline of 180 days post-award to the Engineer Repair Yard in Wilmington, North Carolina. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the dredge, ensuring compatibility with existing systems to prevent downtime. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations, including technical proposals and price quotes, by January 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, to the designated contacts, Sonny Smith and Rosalind Shoemaker, via email.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (USACE-CESAW) is seeking a single-source justification for the procurement of one STAMFORD Model S4L1M-F41 replacement generator. This action falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) and will not exceed $250,000. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing for a single source when circumstances deem only one source reasonably available, such as for brand-name items. The specific generator is required for its exact form, fit, and function to ensure compatibility with existing vessel mounting configurations and prevent operational issues. The document notes that alternative generators could lead to significant financial losses due to downtime and extended lead times for new procurements. While Stamford has multiple small business distributors, no other efforts were made to increase competition, with market research limited to internet searches and previous contracts.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, seeks a contractor to supply one Stamford Generator S4L1M-F41 for the Dredge “MURDEN.” The contractor must adhere to EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements and all federal and state transportation laws. The generator must meet specific technical specifications, including being ABS Marine Certified, SAE 1-14, with an MX321 AVR, PMG, anti-condensation heater, and louvers. Deliveries will be made to the Engineer Repair Yard in Wilmington, NC, Monday-Friday, 0800-1530 hours, with federal holidays excluded. The period of performance is 180 days from the contract award date. Invoices must be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact, Donald Wiggins, and include specific contract and company details.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, issued Solicitation No. W912PM26QA012, an RFQ, on January 8, 2026, to procure one Stamford Generator S4L1M-F41 for the Dredge vessel Murden. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 335312 (1,250 employees size standard). Quotations, including signed offers, technical proposals, and price quotes, are due by January 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, submitted electronically to sonny.z.smith@usace.army.mil and rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil. Technical proposals must demonstrate the ability to meet Statement of Work requirements. Award will be based on the lowest technically acceptable price. Contractors must be registered and active in SAM.gov. Delivery is required within 180 calendar days of award to the Engineer Repair Yard in Wilmington, NC. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation for items costing $5,000 or more.
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