Crankshaft LSD-47

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is procuring a single crankshaft (Part Number 16 610 701) for a 12-cycle 38ND8-1/8 opposed piston engine used in a Ship Service Diesel Generator on a U.S. Naval vessel. This procurement is structured as a sole-source requirement utilizing FAR Parts 12 and 13.5 procedures for commercial items, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed-price supply contract. The crankshaft weighs approximately 3,000 pounds and must be delivered by September 4, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various federal acquisition regulations including requirements for electronic invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), unique item identification, and detailed manufacturer documentation. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2025, with responses due by July 18, 2025, providing an extremely tight turnaround time for potential contractors.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is specifically designated as a sole-source award to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), who serves as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary design information for this specialized component. Market research conducted on June 25, 2025, confirmed that no alternative vendors or distributors can provide this critical crankshaft component, making FMD the only qualified supplier capable of fabricating the item. The contract involves the procurement of a single unit with delivery required within approximately seven weeks of the solicitation posting date. Performance will occur with shipping arrangements handled via F.O.B. Origin through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Transportation, and the ultimate place of performance is Japan. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 2815 (Diesel Engines And Components), reflecting the specialized nature of this marine engine component.