Intent to Sole Source to Hawthorne Machinery Co for Diesel Generator Maintenance

The U.S. Navy’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Hawthorne Machinery Co. for annual Level‑2 preventative maintenance on a Caterpillar C15 diesel generator (Portable Freeze Seal Compressed Air System) located at the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Detachment, Loma. The scope includes multi‑point inspection, lubrication, megger testing, automatic transfer switch service, and replacement of engine oil, oil filters, and fuel filters (air filters excluded). The total estimated cost is $3,751.22 (labor $2,450 + parts $715). Only one qualified source exists due to brand‑specific requirements and the critical nature of the equipment for reactor safety. Interested parties may submit a capability statement via email. • Sole‑source award; quotations accepted but not required. • Service is annual, Level‑2 preventative maintenance. • Must use genuine Caterpillar parts and certified technicians. • Work performed on a critical diesel generator supporting nuclear operations. • Estimated contract value ≈ $3.8 K for the 12‑month period.