6 CTS Det 2 Polaris Engines

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, through Detachment 2 of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, is procuring three Polaris MRZR engines to replace components that have experienced catastrophic failures in their fleet vehicles. The procurement specifically requires three ASM-ENG KDW993T-M engines (Part 1205763) as Original Equipment Manufacturer components from Polaris Government and Defense, which holds the proprietary technical data and specialized tooling necessary for proper diagnosis, repair, and component matching. The contract will be awarded using a Firm Fixed Price structure with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The government will evaluate proposals using the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria and requires an "all or none" approach where vendors must quote the entire package to be considered responsive. Quote submissions are due on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT and must be submitted electronically via email to Kelela Lemon at kelela.lemon@us.af.mil.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336310 (Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Polaris Government and Defense is identified as the current incumbent and sole source provider due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive access to the necessary proprietary technical specifications. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves replacing engines for three specific Polaris MRZR vehicles with identified VIN numbers that are currently experiencing mission-critical operational failures. The engines will be delivered to and performance will occur at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the FOB Destination. The government indicates that future market research will be conducted to determine if alternative manufacturers can meet Department of Defense standards for potential competition in subsequent procurements.