Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract - Repair of CAT D7R-II Dozer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District intends to award a sole source contract to repair a Caterpillar D7R-II bulldozer. The scope of work includes replacing the implement ECM, programming and calibrating, and troubleshooting wiring harness issues related to implements on the bulldozer. The contract will be awarded to John Fabick Tractor Co. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The contract is for the repair of a specific bulldozer model, Caterpillar D7R-II, with a particular serial number, 0KNA01853, and 2500 hours. • The work involves replacing the implement ECM, programming and calibrating, and troubleshooting wiring harness issues. • The contract is being awarded under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1, which allows for sole source contracts when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.