Diesel Engine Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, VA, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Diesel Engine Replacement. This RFI seeks industry feedback to identify qualified sources capable of providing a new diesel engine to replace an obsolete unit essential for the 1st Maintenance Squadron's Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This announcement is for market research only and is not a solicitation. The Government aims to gather industry input to determine the availability of sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy for the Diesel Engine Replacement and will be used internally by the Air Force for decision-making. No contract awards will be made from this notice, and participation is voluntary. All costs associated with responding are at the interested party's expense.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of one (1) diesel engine to replace an obsolete unit. This engine is critical for the operational needs of the Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight, improving efficiency, reducing maintenance, and enhancing overall operational readiness. Key technical specifications for the required diesel engine include:
- Cylinders: 4
- Bore/Stroke: 102/105
- Displacement: 3432
- Compression Ratio: 18:1
- Ignition Order: 1-3-4-2
- Rotation: Anticlockwise / Flywheel Side
- Net Weight: 316.336kg
- Control Panel: Digital Voltmeter (0-300VDC), Digital Ammeter (0-300A), Load channel switches (Amber illuminated IP65 rocker), Mains switch (Green illuminated IP65 rocker), LED indicators (Over Temperature, 28V Circuit enabled), 28V switch (2 position rotary), Green Start button (Latching), Red Stop button (De-energizes control circuit).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable at this RFI stage.
- Product Service Code: 2815 (Diesel Engines And Components)
- NAICS Code: 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to provide feedback on the draft Statement of Requirement (Attachment 1) and comment on the sufficiency of a two-week timeframe for quote submission, along with any other relevant information. Responses must be submitted electronically as an attachment via email to the points of contact. Responses are not considered offers and cannot form a binding contract.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Erika Allen, erika.allen.2@us.af.mil, 757-225-3880.