The "Pit Stop Diesel Maintenance Strategy" outlines a comprehensive approach to the maintenance and overhauling of diesel engine components. Key activities include providing reconditioned engine cores and auxiliary system materials, conducting lifecycle analyses based on component wear, and performing root cause failure analyses on disassembled parts to inform repair processes. The strategy also emphasizes the harvesting of diesel engine components from inactive vessels, enhancing resource use. Additionally, it requires the development of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation, which encompasses technical manuals, maintenance standards, and technical work documents. This document serves to ensure the effective management of diesel engine maintenance, align with operational standards, and improve the longevity and reliability of engine systems within a government context.
The Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) seeks lifecycle support for Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) diesel engines used in US Navy, Military Sealift Command, and Coast Guard vessels. The contract focuses on non-personal services to enhance operational readiness and safety via engineering solutions, training, logistics, and program management. The contractor will provide support for various diesel engine lines, performing tasks related to engineering investigations, failure analysis, and training development.
Key deliverables include status reports, condition found reports, and government property inventory reports. Security and clearance measures for contractor personnel are outlined to ensure compliance with government protocols. The document emphasizes the necessity for qualified personnel and efficient management of resources. Overall, this initiative aligns with the Department of Defense's goal to maintain effective operations of military diesel systems through strategic partnerships with OEMs, addressing challenges related to aging equipment, technological advancements, and mission changes. This structured approach ensures that lifecycle and in-service issues are thoroughly addressed while maintaining the operational capability of critical assets.