Main Propulsion Diesel Engine Parts

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center has awarded a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Fairbanks Morse Defense, LLC for the procurement of proprietary main propulsion diesel engine repair parts essential to the USS FORT LAUDERDALE (LPD-28). The contract, issued under FAR 6.302-1, was not competitively bid due to the unique and proprietary nature of the required components, including Fuel Oil Control Linkage Kits, Air Shut-Off Valves, and Exhaust Gas Shut-Off Valves, which can only be manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer. The government lacks the necessary data rights, specialized tooling, and metallurgical expertise to source these parts from any other provider, and utilizing an alternative supplier would lead to significant schedule delays and unacceptable cost duplication. The contract supports critical maintenance of the ship’s main propulsion system and ensures operational readiness through timely delivery of mission-critical parts. Awarded under solicitation number N5005426P0127, the contract is classified under NAICS code 336611 for engine and turbine manufacturing and was posted on June 22, 2026. The awarding office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, under the Department of Defense, with Erin Behrns serving as the primary point of contact for all contract-related inquiries. The sole-source designation reflects the irreplaceable role of Fairbanks Morse Defense as the exclusive provider of these engine components, ensuring fidelity to performance specifications and adherence to the vessel’s original engineering parameters. This procurement is vital to sustaining the USS FORT LAUDERDALE’s operational capability and aligns with long-term maintenance planning priorities.