Contract · Federal

Notice of Intent to Limit Competition for Replacement Subassemblies for Lock Tow Haulage Systems

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: SAINT PAUL, MN
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 333923 look up NAICS codes
PSC code: 3950

Timeline

Posted

Jul 27, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: SAINT PAUL, MN
NAICS: 333923
Scope: Federal

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE of the Government?s intent to solicit and award a sole source contract.

This is NOT a request for quotes (RFQ), invitation for bids (IFB) or request for proposals (RFP).

The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers ?

St.

Paul District, in accordance with 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul) 6.103-1, intends to solicit a contract for Tow Haulage Modular Subassemblies, manufactured by Timberland Equipment Ltd. from a single source, TSE International, Inc. of Shreveport, LA.

The modular subassemblies are direct replacement parts for existing Timberland Equipment Ltd. systems, in use since 2001-2005 at the St.

Paul District locks used for commercial navigation.

The modules must be fully compatible with existing equipment, manufactured by Timberland Equipment Ltd. between 2001 and 2005.

The acquisition consists of two each (with option for a third) of the following subsystem modules: ?

Hydraulic Tow Haulage Winch ?

GP120-1-60EH ?

Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) ?

HPU-1x60EM ?

Tow Haul Winch Control System ? consists of two (2) control stations and HPU Starter Panel.

The supplies required are commercial products, customized to Government specifications.

They will be delivered within 32 weeks of the contract award date to: Lock and Dam No.

5A Warehouse, W679 State Hwy 35, Fountain City, WI 54629-7214.

The tow haul systems are used by lock operators to pull clusters (sticks) of commercial unpowered barges headed upstream out of the lock chambers using a wire rope that is temporarily connected to the barges.

It is believed by the Government that TSE International, Inc. is the only domestic small business able to supply the required equipment.

Timberland Equipment Ltd. winch systems are produced and normally distributed exclusively by Timberland Equipment Lt...

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