The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the procurement of two new tailshafts and associated oil tubes for the Dredge Essayons, a U.S. flagged vessel based in Portland, Oregon. The procurement will involve providing two tailshafts, two outer oil tubes, and two inner oil tubes, all according to specifications provided by Propulsion Systems, Inc. This acquisition is critical for maintaining the operational capabilities and compliance of the Dredge Essayons, which is essential for dredging operations in U.S. territorial waters. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Ian Lutjens at ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil or Brandon Lasich at brandon.m.lasich@usace.army.mil, as a formal solicitation will not be posted for this non-competitive action.