Pre-solicitation Engine, Diesel NSN: 2815-01-665-3137

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a pre-solicitation for diesel engines under NSN 2815-01-665-3137, specifically for the Route Clearance Vehicle M1272 (Buffalo) program. The procurement involves 6 units of Kit 57K8952 manufactured by CAGE 19207, which includes a Caterpillar diesel engine (part number 369-1547) and a reusable shipping and storage container for environmental protection during transport and storage. The contract includes a First Article Test (FAT) requirement and will utilize military preservation and packing standards with inspection and acceptance at origin and FOB destination terms. The solicitation may employ a reverse auction pricing technique, requiring contractors to register in the reverse auction system and complete online training to participate if an auction is conducted. The anticipated solicitation release date is July 28, 2025, with proposals due approximately August 27, 2025, though final dates will be confirmed in the formal solicitation available on SAM.gov.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The procurement specifies a quantity of 6 diesel engine kits with 100% option quantities available. The diesel engines are manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. (CAGE 11083) and are integrated into kits produced by the contractor holding CAGE code 19207. The contract requires reciprocating internal combustion diesel engines capable of providing necessary power for vehicle movement, with each kit including both the engine component (NSN 2815-01-595-5789) and the storage container component (NSN 8145-01-664-9643). The procurement falls under NAICS code 333618 for Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 2815 for Diesel Engines and Components, indicating the specialized nature of the military vehicle propulsion systems being acquired.