The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Contracting and Procurement Division (CPD), Branch 2 in support of the Ice Breaker, Buoy, and Construction Tender (IBCT) Product Line intends to issue a solicitation for Drydock repairs for CGC KUKUI. This drydock availability has a requirement to overhaul the propeller and bow thrusters, under the supervision of an Origin Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Technical Representative from Philadelphia Gear/ Timken Gears & Services Inc. This work will be covered as part of the drydock availability specification and will not be awarded separately. The Main Reduction Gear enable the vessel's main propulsion system to move the cutter and maneuver during restricted movement operations in confined spaces including transit, mooring and buoy tending operations. OEM software, parts, testing equipment and services are necessary for this requirement. As the OEM, Philadelphia Gear/ Timken Gears & Services Inc, owns the technical data & design rights to manufacture and supply the parts and provide the services required. This equipment enables a critical system on the cutter to function. Failure to use the OEM parts and services could result in a catastrophic failure of equipment and compromise the mission and safety of the crew. The drydock specifications for the CGC KUKUI drydock will require the prime contractor to provide the services of an OEM authorized/licensed Technical Representative from Philadelphia Gear/ Timken Gears & Services Inc, certified for repair of the system/equipment stated above to accomplish the following on site: - Provide manufacturer's proprietary information, software, and tools pertinent to the equipment/system. - Assist with proper repair methods and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly of the equipment/system. At the present time, this work item will require the prime contractor to hire Philadelphia Gear/Timken to make these repairs. Philadelphia Gear/ Timken Gears & Services Inc is the only source for the necessary technical data and proprietary information to supply parts and perform services to maintain the Main Reduction Gear listed in the drydock specification for the CGC KUKUI. They are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and integrator (OI) for this equipment on the Coastal Buoy Tender (WLB). The Main Reduction Gear listed in the specification for this work items' parts have very tight tolerances, and the correct parts and assembly procedures are critical to their performance. There are no other firms that possess the manufacturer drawings, specifications, and other technical data or have access to the updates and technical bulletins which are pertinent to the maintenance of the propeller and bow thrusters. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other…