US Navy Submarine EDG Renewal

The US Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) renewal project. This comprehensive task order involves a complete overhaul and renewal of the submarine's Emergency Diesel Generator to restore it to original equipment manufacturer specifications, encompassing extensive disassembly, inspection, component replacement, engine block repair, reassembly, flushing, and operational retesting of the 12-cylinder, 1300 kW diesel generator. The work will be performed at Trident Refit Facility Bangor and contractor facilities under a firm-fixed price contract requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and technical expertise. The solicitation will be issued under Basic Ordering Agreement N64498-21-G-4000, with interested parties having until October 15, 2025, to respond to this pre-solicitation notice. The government will provide rigging, staging, electrical power, and personnel support as government-furnished services.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded to Fairbanks Morse, LLC under the existing Basic Ordering Agreement N64498-21-G-4000. The period of performance extends from contract award through December 30, 2026, with an estimated work start date of January 2026. Key deliverables include daily status reports, a detailed project plan, process control procedure, personnel roster, and a final technical report upon completion. The project involves the renewal of a single 12-cylinder, 1300 kW emergency diesel generator system that serves as critical backup power for the submarine. Technical oversight will be provided by personnel from the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Philadelphia Division Code 422, ensuring compliance with stringent naval specifications and operational requirements.