Usns matthew perry EDG servicing 7. 5 YR

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source procurement to service the Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) onboard the USNS MATTHEW PERRY. The contract is specifically targeted at Kato Engineering for performing a critical 7.5-year periodic maintenance on a Caterpillar Model 3616B High Displacement Marine Auxiliary Engine. The procurement is classified under the Motor and Generator Manufacturing NAICS category and focuses on maintaining a 2200 KW, 480 VOLT Diesel Generator. The justification for the single-source selection includes critical ship equipment requirements, standardization, and urgent maintenance needs. The notice was posted on April 23, 2025, with a response deadline of April 24, 2025.

Contractors responding to this opportunity must provide a comprehensive service package that meets the Military Sealift Command's strict Safety Management System requirements. Only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified parts and field service representatives are permitted to perform the maintenance. Potential respondents must demonstrate the ability to identify and correct field problems without detailed design drawings and provide evidence of their capabilities to support the specified equipment. The contract period of performance runs from April 24 to June 11, 2025, with a firm-fixed price structure. Interested parties are required to submit written responses by 11:00 AM PST on April 24, 2025, to the designated contact, Thomas Muhlethaler. The procurement will be solicited under specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) authorities, and respondents must use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and documentation. The government retains full discretion in determining the final procurement approach.