Defense Maritime Solutions (WARTSILA) Brand Equipment (Supply) and Maintenance Repair

The Military Sealift Command is seeking potential sources for engineering and technical repair/maintenance services for Defense Maritime Solutions (WARTSILA) brand equipment across its fleet of approximately 130 ships. The procurement will cover comprehensive management of maritime equipment including stern tube seals, shaft seals, propulsion systems, jet drive systems, bulkhead seals, rudder post seals, emergency diesel generators, and ship service diesel engines. Qualified vendors must be either WARTSILA Technical Representatives or MSC-approved Non-OEM equivalent vendors capable of obtaining approval within 45 days. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by March 12, 2025, at 10:00 am EST and must be submitted via email to specified contracting officers. Capability statements are limited to 10 pages and must include detailed information about the company's profile, facilities, partnerships, past performance, contract vehicles, and rough order of magnitude pricing.

The government is encouraging participation from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone firms, Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and 8(a) certified companies. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 5-year ordering period and potential 6-month extension. Work will be performed at various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including major ports in the US, Asia, Middle East, and Europe. Task orders will be firm-fixed-price with separate pricing for travel and materials, and the contractor must provide an 18-month warranty for services and parts. Key performance requirements include maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate for parts, submitting post-overhaul reports within 10 days of service completion, and obtaining approval before using subcontractors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this opportunity is 333618, and the government will use the responses to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate.