Cylinder kit replacement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is soliciting quotes for the repair and overhaul of a Series 60 MTU STBD Engine (NSN: 2815-01-590-7303 S/N: 06R1045765) from a 45' Response Boat Medium Lifeboat. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an excessive oil leak repair. The engine will be shipped by the USCG to an MTU Authorized Service Center for the work. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a commercial diesel technician, experienced with USCG Series 60 engines, to provide labor and consumable parts for a comprehensive engine repair. Key requirements include:
- Exclusive use of MTU-certified technicians.
- Strict prohibition of subcontracting.
- Use of only genuine MTU Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and consumables.
- All service must be conducted through an officially authorized MTU service outlet.
- Post-repair, the engine must undergo a 1-hour dynamometer test at the MTU Authorized Service Center, including a minimum 30-minute full power pull. The detailed repair scope involves draining fluids, removing and reinstalling various engine components (heat exchanger, valve cover, ECM, exhaust manifold, rocker arm, camshaft, injectors, cylinder head, oil pan, oil pump, cylinder liner kits), thorough cleaning, installation of new cylinder liner kits with connecting rods and bearings, and precise reassembly and torqueing to MTU specifications. After successful dynamometer testing, the marine gear will be reinstalled, and touch-up painting performed before preparing the engine for return shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Submission & Contact
Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil. The subject line must include the solicitation number: 52000PR260003519. All invoicing will be processed through ipp.gov.