USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS 10) Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Direct Replacement Parts
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) direct replacement parts for the USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10) Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) 12,000-hours maintenance kits. This effort supports the FY25 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availability. Responses are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for OEM direct replacement parts and components for the Number One and Two MPDE 12,000-hours maintenance kits for the USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10). The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all materials as specified in the Product Description List (Enclosure (1)). The applicable NAICS code is 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates a future Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified, but SWRMC is particularly interested in small business capability and interest.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 2 PM local time, San Diego, CA.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Delivery Requirement: OEM materials no later than June 1, 2026, or best availability as set forth in Enclosure (1).
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a letter of interest on company letterhead, limited to five pages. The letter must include:
- Company name, telephone number, mailing address, and email for one point of contact.
- A brief description of the company and its ability to provide all OEM materials by the specified deadline.
- Answers to the following questions:
- Is your company a small or large business (specify type if small, e.g., 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB)?
- Are you an authorized distributor of Rolls-Royce Solutions America? Submissions should be emailed to Annika Butler (annika.e.butler.civ@us.navy.mil) and Cindy Wong (cindy.p.wong2.civ@us.navy.mil) with "USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10) LLTM SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought announcement for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Future information will be posted on SAM.gov.