USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) New Work RCC 319N
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER, is conducting a Sources Sought for New Work RCC 319N related to the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10). This market research aims to identify capabilities for the repair of the vessel's Number One and Number 2 Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDE). Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought focuses on the detailed specifications for the repair of the MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH 20V8000M91 MPDEs located in Engine Room 2 of the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10). The scope includes:
- Engine Identification: Repair of specific MPDEs, including part numbers for cylinder heads.
- Extensive Requirements:
- Submission of technical representative information for approval.
- Provision of necessary software, laptops, and special tooling.
- Removal, replacement, and disposal of materials and system fluids.
- Procurement, fitting, and installation of new materials.
- Torque verification for bolts, cleaning, and flushing procedures.
- Engine oil and jacket water replenishment and verification.
- Performing engine cold and hot checks, and accomplishing engine run-in procedures with data logging.
- Addressing new and disturbed surfaces.
- Materials: Specific parts and quantities required for repair, such as O-rings, gaskets, studs, screws, and assembly compounds, along with lubrication and cooling materials.
- References: Updates and additions to technical manuals, specifications, and maintenance requirement cards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 9, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC
- Place of Performance: Seattle, WA, United States
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) was previously awarded to Vigor Marine LLC under Contract N00024-25-C-4409, and this Sources Sought pertains to specific new work (RCC 319N) related to the MPDE repairs. Interested parties should review the detailed requirements for technical representative approval, specific tools, and materials.
Primary Contact: Preston Carlson (preston.a.carlson.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-708-5646) Secondary Contact: Carlos F. Quintero (carlos.f.quintero2.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-879-7743)