Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

This solicitation seeks to establish a firm fixed-price contract for the procurement of diesel engines, specifically identified by part number 6400626 and NSN 2815-01-590-7080, used on the M1074/75 Palletized Loading System (PLS). The base quantity requested is five engines, with an option for up to an additional five, making a potential total of ten units. The contract stipulates new product only, with MIL preservation standards and destination FOB terms. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin, and the solicitation is planned for release around March 6, 2026, with an approximate closing date of April 6, 2026. The solicitation will be available for download from the official government contracting website once posted. A notable feature of this procurement is the inclusion of a DLAD reverse auction provision, which allows the contracting officer to decide post-solicitation whether to conduct a reverse auction to establish pricing. Participating contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system and complete mandatory online training prior to participation. The solicitation is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Land in Warren, Michigan, under NAICS code 333618, and questions can be directed to the contract specialist, Stephen Granch. Technical data for the engines is not available for this procurement.