Intent to Sole Source - Chanoine Winch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for one original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Chanoine Winch (Part ID: SA‑CP10000‑30‑DC‑BB) to Schoellhorn‑Albrecht Machine Co., Inc. of St. Louis, MO. The winch is required for the Peoria Lock and Dam to replace a proprietary, bolt‑in winch that matches exact dimensions, drum geometry, line‑pull capacity, and integrated Direct Torque Control (DTC) system. This is a supply‑only acquisition; installation is not included. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, firms may submit capability statements for consideration. • Sole‑source procurement under FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1) – only one source deemed reasonably available. • One (1) Chanoine Winch, OEM, part number SA‑CP10000‑30‑DC‑BB. • Intended for Peoria Lock and Dam (Illinois) to replace a critical vessel‑specific component. • No installation services required; delivery only. • Interested firms may submit a capability statement to the contracting officer by the response date (date not specified). • No cost reimbursement for proposal preparation.