Project Information

Bid Title

USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct Item Replacements

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

California

Published Date

Jun 25, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 10, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

N5523626R0013

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Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

N5523626R0013

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVSEA

Sub Command

REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

Office

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 25, 2026 02:04 pm PDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 10, 2026 02:00 pm PDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 24, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
• Product Service Code: 2815 - DIESEL ENGINES AND COMPONENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 333618 - Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  3755 Brinser Street, Suite 1San Diego, CA 92136-5299 92136

Description

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with RFO FAR 15.101(c) Request for Information and in anticipation of a future procurement. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry?s capability to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) direct procurement of various bearings, seals, gaskets, pumps, and other components identified in support of Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) for the six Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) aboard the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8). Fairbanks Morse, LLC d/b/a Fairbanks Morse Defense is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required components. These items must be procured as OEM replacement parts to ensure compatibility in form, fit, and function with the existing diesel generator configuration. See Statement of Work (Enclosure (1). SWRMC is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. SWRMC is contemplating award of a firm fixed price contract for the requirement specified in the attached Statement of Work The applicable NAICS code is 333618 - Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing. What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a letter of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. Please scan your letter of interest and email it to Contract Specialists, Kristin Liljestrom, at kristin.j.liljestrom.civ@us.navy.mil, and Mira Brown, at miramaje.c.brown.civ@us.navy.mil, with USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct item Replacements in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The letter of interest should include a brief description of your company and its ability to provide all the OEM materials no later than the required delivery date of 17 August 2027 or best availability as set forth in Enclosure (1), and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 333618 (the small business size standard is 1,500 in number of employees)? If small business please specify (small, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable]. Are you an authorized distributor of Fairbanks Morse Defense products? Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. SWRMC may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with RFO FAR 15.101(c) Request for Information. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the marketplace. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time. When to Submit: Responses to this sources sought notice are requested no later than 2PM local time, San Diego, CA on Friday, 11 July 2026. Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 3755 BRINSER STREET SUITE 1
• SAN DIEGO , CA 92136-5205
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• KRISTIN LILJESTROM
• kristin.j.liljestrom.civ@us.navy.mil
• Phone Number 619-708-3630

Secondary Point of Contact

• MIRA MAJE BROWN
• miramaje.c.brown.civ@us.navy.mil
• Phone Number (619) 708-0826

History

• Jun 25, 2026 02:04 pm PDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 28Engines, Turbines, and Components

• NAICS 333618Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing

Related bids

Aug 6, 2026	[Sources Sought (Updated)] USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct Item Replacements
Sep 3, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct Item Replacements
Oct 20, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct Item Replacements

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