SOLICITATION_SHIP SERVICE DIESEL GENERATOR (SSDG) OVERHAUL AND MAINTENANCE - INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
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, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), intends to issue a sole source contract to Hawthorne Power Systems (Hawthorne CAT) for Long Lead-Time Material (LLTM) required for Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) Overhaul and Maintenance on the USS JOHN P. MURTHA (LPD-26). This procurement supports the vessel's FY27 Dry Dock Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of specific LLTM, including but not limited to vibration dampers, shutoff groups, gear pump drives, and bearing connecting rods, all manufactured by Hawthorne CAT. These materials are essential for the maintenance and overhaul of the SSDGs on the USS JOHN P. MURTHA (LPD-26). The required delivery date for these materials is November 13, 2026, to SWRMC MAC-MO SHIPPING/RECEIVING in National City, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Sole Source To: Hawthorne Power Systems (Hawthorne CAT)
- Authority: FAR 12.102
- NAICS: 333618 – Other Manufacturing Equipment
- Questions Due: June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific
- Quotes Due: June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific
- Published: June 18, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will award a contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Acceptability: Ability to meet the required delivery date and the salient characteristics detailed in the Product Description.
- Price: Reasonableness of the proposed price.
- Past Performance: Assessed based on the Supplier Performance Risk System, considering recency, relevancy, and overall performance trends.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses, is solely at its discretion. Quotes and questions should be emailed to Scott Quiambao (scott.s.quiambao.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos (ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil). A template for submitting questions is available.