N4523A26Q5709 Overhaul of a 3408 Caterpillar Diesel Engine
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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, specifically Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) & IMF in Bremerton, WA, is soliciting quotes for the overhaul of one (1) 3408 Caterpillar Diesel Engine. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items. The opportunity is open to Caterpillar Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certified repair facilities. Quotes are due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personnel services for a major overhaul of a Caterpillar 3408B POWER GENERATION Diesel Engine (S/N 78Z05911). Key tasks include disassembly, inspection, refurbishment, and/or replacement of components to ensure proper function. All repairs must be performed by a CAT OEM Certified facility, specifically for "power generation" diesel generator sets, using only Genuine OEM parts. Service personnel should be ASE certified diesel mechanics with experience on T2-diesel engines and the 3408B model. The work involves initial inspection, submission of findings for repairs beyond the authorized list, and post-repair activities such as initial break-in, engine dyno testing (recording HP and Torque), and testing/reporting on safety devices. The government will provide the engine as Government-Furnished Property (GFP).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Service.
- Period of Performance: 10 weeks from award.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's repair facility.
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside; competition is full and open to Caterpillar OEM Certified repair facilities.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J028 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Engines, Turbines, And Components).
- NAICS Code: 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Questions Deadline: April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Isaiah Fontenot (isaiah.m.fontenot.civ@us.navy.mil) and Amanpreet Johal (amanpreet.s.johal2.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and technical acceptability (Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA).
- Proposal Requirements: Include an official quote on company letterhead with RFQ number, company information, contact name, CAGE Code, completed CLIN pricing, a statement of agreement with all terms, and a copy of the internal Government Property Management System Plan.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and operate a Caterpillar OEM Certified repair facility.
Deliverables
Required deliverables include a Condition Found Report, Unexpected Findings Report, Fuel Pump Test Report, Final Engine Dyno Performance Test Results, Report on Components Replaced, and any Applicable Engine Settings Report. Additionally, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) include a Parts Usage Report and a Flash Report.