The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $99,333 firm fixed price purchase order to Fairbanks Morse, LLC on July 23, 2025, for the procurement of 150 Nozzle Assembly (Snubber) parts (NSN 2910-00-649-6534). The nozzle assemblies are specialized engine fuel system components manufactured to exacting specifications for use in multi-class FME engines aboard Coast Guard vessels, including the 210' and 270' Medium Endurance Cutters and the Polar Star icebreaker. The contract was awarded without a small business set-aside designation and structured as a sole source procurement under simplified acquisition procedures, reflecting the Coast Guard's determination that Fairbanks Morse Defense could uniquely provide the required genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. The contract must be completed by November 21, 2025, with all parts individually packaged and marked according to military standards and delivered to the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Fairbanks Morse, LLC, a maritime defense technology manufacturer based in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds an established role as a critical supplier to the Coast Guard and broader Department of Defense, specializing in marine propulsion systems and associated components. The company currently maintains significant Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract vehicles with the Coast Guard and Naval Sea Systems Command, positioning it as a key vendor for naval vessel maintenance and modernization. This purchase order for nozzle assemblies represents routine parts procurement supporting the ongoing operational readiness of Coast Guard surface forces and aligns with the company's core competencies in providing engine-related components and OEM support services.