Lifecycle Manager (LCM) and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for US Navy diesel engine systems
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 Navy, NSWC Philadelphia Division, intends to award a sole-source contract to Caterpillar for Lifecycle Manager (LCM) and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) support services for US Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) diesel engine systems. This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may identify their capabilities.
Scope of Work
This five-year contract will provide enhanced LCM and ISEA support, augmenting critical diesel engine programs like the Diesel Readiness System (DRS) and Diesel Maintenance System (DMS). The scope includes:
- Program Management: Contract management, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and coordination.
- Engineering/Technical Support: Engineered solutions for fleet diesel problems, issue resolution, failure analysis, product improvements, new technology development, documentation, testing, and field support.
- Logistics Support: Engine configuration management, Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), technical manuals, Planned Maintenance System (PMS) procedures, parts provisioning, stocking, maintenance standards, and drawings.
- Engine Training Support: Providing training seats/space and developing new curriculum.
- Administrative Support.
Proprietary information, such as design data, material composition, and manufacturing procedures, is solely owned by Caterpillar, justifying the sole-source award. An appendix lists various Caterpillar products installed on Navy, MSC, USCG, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessels, highlighting the existing equipment base.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Duration: Five years
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engines And Turbines And Component)
- Published: June 5, 2019
Additional Notes
This notice is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302 and 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), citing Caterpillar as the only responsible source due to proprietary information. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Sarah Keefer (sarah.e.keefer@navy.mil) prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Personnel supporting this effort will require appropriate security clearances (NACI) and specific qualifications for various roles.