MSC Diesel Engine Supply and Service IDIQ
Overview
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PSC
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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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) to increase the shared ceiling of two existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for Diesel Engine Supply and Service. This action increases the maximum value of contracts N3220521D4105 (MAN Energy Solutions Middle East, LLC) and N3220521D4106 (Fairbanks Morse, LLC) by $137 million, raising the total shared ceiling from $333 million to $470 million. This J&A is not a solicitation for new proposals.
Scope of Work
The MAC IDIQ contracts cover essential repair, maintenance services, and parts for diesel engine systems across various MSC class vessels (e.g., T-AH, T-AKE, T-AO, T-ESB, T-ESD, T-AKR, T-AK). These services are critical for ship safety and operational readiness, requiring Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems and/or exclusively-authorized OEM parts. Performance and delivery occur within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAC IDIQ)
- Current Vendors: MAN Energy Solutions Middle East, LLC and Fairbanks Morse, LLC
- Original Ceiling: $333,000,000
- Increased Ceiling: $470,000,000 (an increase of $137,000,000)
- Ordering Period: May 7, 2021, to May 6, 2026
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
Eligibility / Justification
This J&A for other than full and open competition is based on the proprietary nature of the engine designs and technical data, which are exclusively held by MAN (the OEM) and its licensed U.S. distributor/servicer, Fairbanks Morse. Only OEM parts and technical data meet stringent ship inspection and certification requirements mandated by the USCG and ABS. The use of non-OEM parts or services would compromise OEM warranties, equipment reliability, and crew safety. The government does not possess the rights to the proprietary engineering and construction drawings.
Additional Notes
The ceiling increase is necessary due to increased engine repairs on aging ships, major overhauls, unexpected work, and emergent repairs. While efforts are underway to re-compete this requirement to include MSC-approved non-OEM service providers in the future, modifying the current IDIQ to add new vendors is not feasible given the limited time remaining in the final ordering period.