2815 - RIB Diesel Engines
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- A031377
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2815 Diesel Engines And Components
- Place of performance
- Virginia Beach, Virginia 23459, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract for two customized Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines to Puckett Machinery Company (CAGE 1JX26) by July 29, 2026, under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures. This is not a competitive solicitation; challenges to the sole-source determination must be submitted in writing to ethan.t.othersen.civ@us.navy.mil and must demonstrate the existence of an equivalent supply meeting Government needs.
The engines are specialized for installation on 11-meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and require full customization including Centra Torsional Couplings, custom engine junction box and wiring harness, custom engine mounts, manual shut-off mechanism, FLOC system brackets and hoses, 100-amp alternator, marine gear oil cooler hoses, engine noise filter, four-hour dyno testing, VCI oil preservation per SEHS9031, custom shipping stand, hydraulic pump, engine isolation mounts, and sea trials. All components are integrated pre-assembled and ready for installation into existing high-speed marine waterjet propulsion systems.
The sole-source justification rests on direct integration requirements with existing NSW 11M RIB fleet architecture. Accepting alternate engines would require engineering redesign, structural compatibility assessments, torsional vibration analysis, electrical system redesign, additional testing and sea trials, technical documentation revision, operator training, and expanded logistics support. Puckett Machinery is the sole manufacturer of this customized configuration. Place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia. The contracting department's determination not to compete is solely discretionary.
Notice text
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Department, Norfolk, VA 23511, intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole-source contract for Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines with specialized configurations to Puckett Machinery Company (CAGE: 1JX26) using the policies and procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.
This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole-source must be received in writing and sent to ethan.t.othersen.civ@us.navy.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include sufficient information to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent supply exists which would meet the Government's needs as stated therein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
See the attached sole-source justification for additional information regarding the Government's decision to limit competition.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ_RIB Diesel Engines_Redacted.pdf |
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