Essayons CPP Hub Blind Bolt Modification

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, intends to award a sole-source contract to Propulsion Systems, Inc. (PSI) for the modification of one Port and one Starboard Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) hub to create blind hub flange bolt holes. The purpose of this modification is to prevent a path for hub oil to leak into the Flange Cover area upon the Dredge Essayons. • The USACE NWP requires the modification of the CPP hub. • PSI is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and designer of record for the existing hub. • The NAICS code for this project is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing. • The size standard is defined by the US Small Business Administration as 1,300 employees. • The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action, but responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote to the Contracting Officer.