OEM Propulsion Systems Parts and Services

Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document provides the justification for awarding an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) on an other-than-full-and-open competition basis. The contract will support long-standing, recurring requirements for propulsion systems, steering gear, engines, and associated parts, service, and supply for various Military Sealift Command (MSC) class vessels, including T-AKE, T-AO, T-AKR, T-ESB, and T-ESD.

• Support for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems and parts for Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC (BJPC) and Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. (KMI) brand equipment.

• Specific systems include Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP), Oil distribution Boxes, Hydraulic Oil Power Modules (HOPM), Hydraulic Power Packs, Bow thrusters, Gear Boxes, Steering Gear systems, Tandem Gearwheel Pump, Shaft Bearing, Valves, Controls Systems, and Control Cabinets.

• Services include routine, periodic, and annual service, equipment grooms, corrective maintenance, shop maintenance, shop work, SMART Inspections, Service Equipment Casualties, new and overhauled parts supply, training, upgrade, and sustainment.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

• Period of Performance: Anticipated five (5) year ordering period, commencing in Fiscal Year (FY) 26, with an optional six (6) month extension.

• Funding: Initial minimum funding at award with annual United States Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) FY26 General Funds (GF). Task orders will be funded with appropriate FY annual O&MN GF.

• Estimated Value: The total estimated maximum ceiling has been revised based on updated market research.

• This document is a Justification and Approval, not a solicitation. It outlines the rationale for sole-sourcing or limited competition.

• The contract is being awarded on an other-than-full-and-open competition basis due to proprietary rights and unique capabilities of BJPC and KMI.

• BJPC will be sole-sourced for Bird Johnson Class CPP, T-AO 187 Class CPP, and T-AKR Class 310 Tunnel Thruster.

• KMI will be sole-sourced for T-AKR Class 300 and T-AKE Class Tunnel Thruster, T-ESB and T-ESD Class Azimuth Thruster, and T-AKE, T-AKR, T-ESB, and T-ESD Class Steering Gear.

• Both BJPC and KMI will have fair opportunity for the T-AO 205 Class CPP system.

• The original J&A anticipated award to Rolls-Royce Marine North America, Inc. (RRMNA), which was acquired by BJPC.

• Market research indicated that BJPC and KMI are the only known sources with access to proprietary rights for updated repair procedures and maintenance.

• Awarding to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for "Kongsberg Maritime Propulsion Systems Parts and Services". The contract has a total maximum value of $49,000,000.00 and an ordering period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, with a potential six-month option to extend.

• The solicitation covers supplies and services related to Kongsberg Maritime propulsion systems.

• Specific requirements will be detailed in Task Orders (TOs) and Delivery Orders (DOs) issued against this IDIQ.

• Enhanced security measures, including ship and base access, are required for pre-award ship visits and contract performance. This includes completing a Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration form (SECNAV 5512/1) and providing a ship access list.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required for all information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2031 (with a 6-month option)

• Total Maximum Contract Value: $49,000,000.00

• Minimum Order: $3,500.00

• Maximum Order per Order: $20,000,000.00

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for base items and option line items.

• Proposals are due by 8:00 AM local time on April 1, 2026.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this section but will be provided in the solicitation.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)

• Size Standard: Not specified, but likely related to the NAICS code.

• For performance within the USCENTCOM AOR, prime contractors must certify they have an acceptable Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) vendor rating.

• Attachments include the KMI Rate Table and CDRL 001-009.

• The KMI Performance Work Statement is also attached.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) is addressed for established parts pricing, with limitations and a process for notification.

• An "Over and Above Work" clause allows for additional work outside the scope of the base contract, with specific procedures for authorization and pricing.

• The contract includes numerous DFARS and FAR clauses, some with deviations.