6. 5L Engine Parts Contract

The Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for 6.5L diesel engine parts to support the rebuild of 500 vehicles, with bids due July 22, 2009. All parts must be new and American-made, with the exception of MAHLE piston kits (PN 027010HAWR STD), which are brand-specific. This is a foundational eligibility filter — foreign-origin parts (except the specified MAHLE exception) will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses three groups of components organized by figure number, item description, National Stock Number (NSN), part number, and quantity per engine. The end-item application is NSN 2815-01-439-6664, a 1997 model 8-cylinder 6.5L naturally aspirated diesel engine. All specifications are defined in Army Technical Manual TM 9-2815-237-34P (July 2004). Bidders may propose "or approved equal" alternatives provided they submit complete descriptive literature. Bidders must supply manufacturer names, manufacturer part numbers, lead times, unit pricing, Certificates of Conformance, and product samples on request.

The contract is structured as a one-year Master Agreement under the Maine Military Authority (MMA) with deliveries on an as-needed basis via individual Delivery Orders. The quantities listed are estimates; actual contract value will depend on order volume during the contract term. Bidders may bid on partial quantities or specific items. Award will be determined on the best combination of price, lead time, and product quality. Bid prices must be submitted net F.O.B. destination with all transportation charges prepaid by the contractor and remain fixed throughout the contract period unless written adjustment is agreed by both parties.

Questions due and pre-bid meeting dates are not specified in the source material. In case of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.