USNS BURLINGTON MAIN PROPULSION DIESEL ENGINES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

This government solicitation (N3220526Q7166) is an RFP for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide maintenance and repairs for the USNS Burlington's Main Propulsion Diesel Engines. The scope of work includes MPDE repairs, 6K maintenance, and the provision of exhaust and fuel line repair parts. The solicitation details firm-fixed-price arrangements for all items, specifies inspection and acceptance at MSC Program Management Centralized and SUPT Staff Norfolk, and sets the period of performance from September 1 to October 31, 2026. Key clauses incorporated by reference include FAR and DFARS regulations covering topics such as unique item identification, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and critical safety items. Special instructions are provided for duty-free entry, ship and base access, and commercial instructions to quoters and evaluations. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing, with Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. and MTU America Inc. identified as sole-source vendors. Offerors must submit a price quote, total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission addressing part numbers or service requirements, principal place of performance, and country of origin via email by May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.

This memorandum justifies using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold, specifically for repairs and 6k maintenance of MTU America main engines. The document outlines the basis for limiting sources, citing proprietary rights, exclusive licensing agreements, and the requirement for brand-name products due to standardization and compatibility. It emphasizes that work must be performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized representatives, who hold proprietary data. The required period of performance is 09/01 - 10/31/26, with the intended use being repairs to exhaust bellows and injector cups. The memorandum also details criteria for determining if the product is critical ship equipment and provides sections for documenting urgency or other reasons for sole-source procurement.