Engine, Diesel

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a pre-solicitation for the procurement of 13 diesel engines, specifically the Caterpillar Inc. part number 501-9545, with NSN 2815-01-580-5848, intended for Medium Dozer equipment. This Sources Sought Notice represents a preliminary market research effort to identify potential suppliers capable of providing these critical powertrain components for military equipment. The solicitation targets engine manufacturers or suppliers who can meet the precise specifications for these diesel engines, which were originally part of a vehicle's original equipment manufacturer's design effort. The government has established a response deadline of May 23, 2025, for potential contractors to provide information about their industrial capabilities and interest in the upcoming procurement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the document suggests that technical capability, manufacturing capacity, and ability to meet exact military specification will likely be key assessment factors.

The procurement does not indicate any specific small business set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The estimated quantity of 13 diesel engines implies a focused, potentially specialized procurement effort rather than a large-scale production contract. While no specific award value is mentioned, the precise engineering requirements and military-grade specifications suggest this will be a high-value, technically complex procurement. The engines are associated with the Medium Dozer (NSN 2815-01-578-3605), indicating this is a replacement or supplemental order for existing military equipment. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 333618 for Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 2815 for Diesel Engines and Components, which provides additional context about the technical and industrial classification of the procurement opportunity.