Engine, Diesel with Container

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a worksheet for contractors to complete when requesting a waiver or partial waiver of the First Article Test (FAT) requirement. It serves as a standardized form to gather necessary information and justification for such requests.

• Current Acquisition Information: Fields for buyer's name, solicitation/contract number, contractor name and cage code, NSN, part number, noun, top drawing number, and revision level.
• Type of Request: Options for a 'Partial Waiver' (specific tests waived) or 'Full Waiver' (all tests waived), with a field to reference specific TDP requirements to be waived.
• Justification to Support Waiver Request: Multiple sections (A, B, C, D, E) allowing contractors to provide reasons for the waiver, such as prior successful FATs on the same or similar items, continuous production, or waiver for a higher assembly. Each section requires specific contract details, dates, and descriptions of differences or justifications.
• Other Pertinent Information: Sections to detail quality issues (PQDRs, CARs), changes in manufacturing data or subcontractors, or MRB actions.
• Attach Supporting Documentation: A section to upload or link supporting documents.
• Submission: Fields for the submitter's printed name, title, company name, company address, phone number, and signature, certifying the accuracy of the information.

Bidders who are required to perform First Article Testing and wish to request a waiver must use this form. It outlines the specific information and documentation the government requires to evaluate such requests, ensuring that bidders understand the process and criteria for seeking a FAT waiver.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for commercial items. The government is procuring diesel engines.

• Procurement of diesel engines (NSN: 2815-01-665-3137, Mfr Part Number: 57K8952).

• Only Caterpillar Inc. (CAGE: 11083, Part Number: 369-1547) is approved for this procurement.

• A kit including a shipping and storage container (part number 12575003) and the diesel engine (part number 369-1547) is required.

• First Article Test (FAT) is required. A waiver may be authorized.

• Packaging and Marking requirements are detailed, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 and Special Packaging Instruction AK16653137.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated, but delivery is tied to days after contract award.

• Offer Due Date: 2026-02-13.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Evaluation will consider price and other factors as detailed in the solicitation.

• A reverse auction may be used for pricing discussions.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted" but also has checkboxes for "Small Business" and "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business" which are not marked.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) information is available via SAM.gov.

• Electronic contracting is required for awards, modifications, and delivery orders.

• Specific clauses related to supply chain traceability, hazardous materials, duty-free entry, and Russian fossil fuel business operations are included.