MSC Diesel Engine Supply and Service IDIQ
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- N3220520R4105-0002
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N3220521D4105_4106
- NAICS code
- 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2010 Ship And Boat Propulsion Components
- Place of performance
- Virginia 23511, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued a Justification and Approval for a ceiling increase on two existing IDIQ contracts (N3220521D4105 and N3220521D4106) awarded to MAN Energy Solutions Middle East, LLC and Fairbanks Morse, LLC for diesel engine repair, maintenance services, and parts supporting nine MSC vessel classes. The shared contract ceiling was increased by $137 million, raising the total from $333 million to $470 million through the remaining five-year ordering period ending May 6, 2026. The sole-source justification is based on MAN's status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Fairbanks Morse's role as the exclusive licensed U.S.-based builder, distributor, and servicer with proprietary access to design information and technical manuals; additionally, U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping regulations mandate OEM parts and services for ship certification and crew safety. The ceiling increase was necessitated by aging fleet maintenance requirements, engines exceeding scheduled maintenance intervals, major overhauls extending beyond manufacturer recommendations, and a transition to maintenance-based overhaul schedules, with 14 emergency repairs occurring within six months alone. MSC identified two non-OEM service providers for potential future competition; however, neither possesses authorization to procure OEM parts due to the exclusive license agreement, and a planned re-compete will include non-OEM providers once the current contract expires.
Notice text
Justification and Approval to increase the shared ceiling on Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts N3220521D4105 (P00007) to MAN Energy Solutions Middle East, LLC and N3220521D4106 (P00008) to Fairbanks Morse, LLC. Shared ceiling was increased by $137M from $333M to $470M. Place of Performance and delivery is within the Continental United States and territories (CONUS) as well as outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).
See attached Justification and Approval.
Awarded contract N3220521D4105_4106 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-03-27.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification Diesel Engine Ceiling Increase_0002_21D4105_4106.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| MSC Diesel Engine Supply and Service IDIQ | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| MSC Diesel Engine Supply and Service IDIQ | Solicitation | |
| MSC Diesel Engine Supply and Service IDIQ | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine, diesel, in repair/modification of | Naval Supply Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| FRC MTU parts and component overhauls | — | No set-aside | |
| Shipboard Fairbanks Morse Diesel Engine System Sustainment Plan (SSP) | Naval Sea Systems Command | No set-aside |
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