FMD SSDG- Connecting Rods

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting commercial products and services for SSDG Service Technician Support and Connecting Rod Tie and Bearing Shell Replacement for Navy ships. This urgent procurement specifically targets replacement parts and technical support for Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) No. 3 and No. 5 aboard a U.S. LHA Class Naval Vessel. The solicitation requires connecting rod tie ends and bearing shells along with specialized technician support services to repair and overhaul these critical components. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with six line items covering parts replacement, technician support, travel expenses, and freight for materials. Responses to solicitation N0040625RS018 are due by August 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with all work required to be completed by October 10, 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a sole source award to Fairbanks Morse Defense, which serves as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary information about the diesel generators, making them the only company capable of meeting the government's requirements. While the solicitation document indicates a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, the justification documentation confirms this is actually a sole source procurement to Fairbanks Morse Defense due to their unique capabilities and proprietary knowledge. The contract includes provisions for technician travel, per diem, lodging, and freight expenses, with all services to be performed in Sasebo, Japan. Special requirements include obtaining a SPOT Letter of Authorization for entering Japan and compliance with various safety, environmental, and contractual regulations specific to overseas military contracting. The repairs are critical to maintaining mission readiness, as the naval vessel currently has two inoperable diesel generators requiring immediate attention.