Essayons Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares RFP
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
This active special notice states that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC for Bow Thruster VFD Critical Spares for the Dredge Essayons. The requirement is justified under the only-responsible-source authority because the vessel uses proprietary ZF equipment whose VFD components are nearing the end of their service life. Required items include IGBT drivers, Econo V adapter assemblies, a Frenco chopper Econopak, an HMI touch panel, and Econo Pack copper bar supports, with delivery required within 52 weeks after award.