General Electric (GE) Engineering Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide management, supervision, personnel, labor, materials, and equipment for the maintenance and support of General Electric (GE) machinery plant systems and components on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. The contract is intended for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and technician services.

• Maintenance and support of GE machinery plant systems and Machinery Centralized Control Systems (MCCS), CoGen Power Take Off Systems (PTO), Power Take In Systems (PTI), Assured Power Modification Systems, and other associated items onboard MSC vessels.

• Provision of GE OEM parts and technician services.

• Compliance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, requiring DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Adherence to packaging and marking requirements per DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, and MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) or higher is required for all information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Contract Type: Single-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2032 (includes a six-month option to extend services).

• Minimum Guaranteed Amount: $3,500.00.

• Minimum Per Order: $15,000.00.

• Maximum Per Order: $15,000,000.00.

• Proposals must be submitted via email only to designated points of contact.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email only, no later than 15 calendar days after the solicitation posting date.

• Price will be the sole evaluation factor. Technical proposals and past performance will not be evaluated.

• Proposals must include a completed Exhibit A - Rate Table, which will be used to determine fair and reasonable pricing.

• Offerors must provide a list of parts that may be ordered, including description, part number, estimated quantity, unit price, and extended totals.

• An acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for other-than-small business concerns.

• Offerors must complete all fill-in provisions and clauses, including Attachment 2 (Representation Provisions and Clauses) and Attachment 3 (Non-Disclosure Agreement).

• Key Deadlines:

  • Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.

• The acquisition is currently UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors must be an OEM, OEM authorized provider, and/or MSC qualified non-OEM provider.

• Vendors are responsible for obtaining ship and base access for pre-award ship visits and contract performance.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Tax exemptions for Italy (IVA) are applicable. Contractors must include specific information on invoices.

• Critical Safety Items are designated and subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the Contractor to provide comprehensive management, supervision, personnel, labor, materials, and equipment for the maintenance and support of machinery plant systems and components on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. This includes systems such as the Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS) and propulsion and electrical generation machinery on specific vessel classes (T-AKE, T-ESB, T-ESD, T-AO, LCC, T-AK 3017, T-AKR 310, T-AGS 66).

• Maintenance and support of machinery plant systems and components on MSC vessels.

• Includes MCCS, propulsion and electrical generation machinery on T-AKE, T-ESB, T-ESD, T-AO, LCC classes.

• Covers Power Take Off (PTO)/Power Take In (PTI) systems on T-AO Class vessels.

• Includes Assured Power Modifications on LCC-20 Class vessels.

• Support extends to other MSC vessels with General Electric Power Conversion supported equipment.

• Services include periodic equipment grooms, engineering design, technical representative visits, remote technical support (email/phone), hardware/software configuration management, new/overhauled parts supply, onsite/offsite training, and assistance with technical refresh efforts.

• Remote technical support response required within 8 hours of request, with initial corrective action provided within 24 hours.

• Trouble Log to be maintained continuously and submitted quarterly.

• "As Found" Condition Reports required for in-port corrective maintenance.

• Performance is evaluated based on the ability to provide quality deliverables efficiently.

• Specific metrics include timeliness of task completion (98%), deliverable accuracy (no more than 5 errors per deliverable), personnel qualifications, and contract compliance.

• The IDIQ contract has a five (5) year ordering period commencing October 1, 2026.

• Work may be performed in qualified service facilities or onboard vessels globally.

• Contractor technical representatives will visit MSC ships as required.

• Underway sea trials may be necessary.

• Contractor must provide all parts, consumables, and specialized test equipment not provided by the Government.

• Configuration management of hardware and software is required.

• Training courses for MSC employees are to be provided.

• Technical Service Bulletins for GE equipment must be provided.

• Personnel must meet specific qualification standards (e.g., Program Manager, Project Manager, Engineers, Technical Representatives).

• Security clearances may be required for certain facilities.

• Compliance with specific FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains several standard government contract provisions related to bidder responsibility, small business status, and foreign procurements. Bidders must review and certify their compliance with these requirements.

• 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters: Requires offerors to certify they are not debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible, and have not had recent convictions or civil judgments related to fraud or antitrust violations. It also addresses delinquent Federal taxes and contract terminations for default.
• 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters: Requires offerors to disclose information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) if they have active Federal contracts/grants exceeding $10,000,000 and have been involved in certain proceedings within the last five years.
• 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction: Requires corporations to represent whether they have unpaid Federal tax liabilities or have been convicted of a felony within the preceding 24 months.
• 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations: Requires offerors to represent their small business status, including specific categories like WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. It specifies the NAICS code (541330) and size standard ($25.5 million).
• 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation: Outlines requirements for contractors to re-represent their size and socioeconomic status at specific points during the contract lifecycle.
• 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards: Requires offerors to certify if certain services meet exemption criteria from the Service Contract Labor Standards.
• 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation: Requires offerors to represent whether they are a foreign person and claim any exemptions from the 2% excise tax on specified Federal procurement payments.
• 252.204-7016 & 252.204-7017 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation: Requires offerors to represent whether they provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services and, if so, to provide detailed disclosures.
• 252.204-7998 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications: Allows offerors to use their System for Award Management (SAM) registration for certain representations and certifications.

Bidders must carefully review each provision, determine their applicability, and complete the required certifications and representations accurately. Failure to do so may render the offeror nonresponsible or ineligible for award. The specific NAICS code and size standard are critical for small business eligibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data. It outlines the terms and conditions under which the Offeror will receive and handle sensitive technical data, computer software, or both related to MSC Vessels.

• Data Subject to Agreement: Technical data, computer software, or both related to MSC Vessels, subject to DoDI 5230.24 and DoD-M 5200.01-V4.
• Offeror's Obligations:
  • Execute the NDA with a corporate principal.
  • Use the Data solely for proposal preparation for solicitation N3220526R6003 and for performance if awarded.
  • Comply with dissemination restrictions and export controls.
  • Establish organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
  • Not copy, release, reproduce, distribute, or make the Data available to unauthorized individuals.
  • Identify and obtain flow-down NDAs from vendors/subcontractors.
  • Return or destroy the Data upon notice of award to another entity or completion of work, with written certification.
  • Cooperate with the Government in recovering or destroying improperly released Data and reimburse costs for unauthorized disclosures.
• Required Information from Offeror: Legal Name, Cage Code, Email, Address, Authorized Representative, and Date.
• Vendor/Subcontractor Information: Space to list vendors/subcontractors, their addresses, and the contact information for their corporate principal who will sign a flow-down NDA.

Bidders must understand and agree to the terms of this NDA to access and use the provided technical data. Failure to comply with the NDA's provisions can result in significant penalties, including reimbursement of costs incurred by the Government due to unauthorized disclosures. Bidders must also ensure their subcontractors execute similar agreements. This document is critical for any offeror intending to access sensitive technical information for proposal preparation and contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing rate tables and pricing breakdown instructions for offerors responding to an opportunity. It details how to present proposed labor rates, material costs, training expenses, and travel costs over the contract period.

• INSTRUCTIONS Tab: Provides guidance on completing all sections, summarizing proposed prices on the "SUMMARY" tab, and detailing labor rates and material/training prices on the "Yearly Breakdown" and "Parts" tabs.
• SUMMARY Tab: A template for summarizing the total proposed contract value annually, including Labor, Material/Parts, Training, and Travel.
• Yearly Breakdown Tab: Requires offerors to input proposed labor hourly rates for various labor categories across five years and a six-month option. Estimated labor hours are provided but can be modified. Material and Training costs are to be filled in, and Travel costs are pre-populated.
• Parts Tab: Requires an exhaustive list of parts that may be ordered, including estimated quantities, unit prices, and extended pricing for each contract year and the option period.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the required pricing structure and to accurately formulate their proposals. Offerors must complete these tables with their proposed labor rates, material costs, training expenses, and part pricing to comply with solicitation requirements. The provided travel costs serve as a baseline, but offerors may adjust them. The completed tables will form a significant part of the overall proposed contract value.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that outlines specific data items to be delivered by the contractor. It details various reports, logs, and plans required throughout the contract performance period.

• Data Item Numbers (1-10): Specifies the unique identifier for each deliverable.
• Title of Data Item (2): Describes the nature of the deliverable (e.g., Remote Technical Support and Log, Engineering Services Support, ICS Cybersecurity Services Report, Shipboard Technical Support, Obsolescence Log, Configuration Management Plan, Training Curriculum, Technical Service Bulletin, CTIP Compliance).
• Contract Reference (5): Links the data item to specific sections within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Frequency (10): Indicates how often the data item is to be submitted (e.g., As Required, Monthly, Yearly, Bi-Annual, Annually).
• Distribution (14): Lists the offices and the number of draft/final copies to be provided.
• Remarks (16): Provides detailed descriptions of the scope, content, and submission requirements for each data item.

This CDRL is crucial for bidders to understand the full scope of reporting and documentation requirements beyond the core services. It details the specific deliverables expected, their frequency, and to whom they must be submitted, impacting resource allocation and proposal costing. Bidders must carefully review each data item to ensure they can meet all contractual documentation obligations.