USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) New Work RCC 319N

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Background The USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) was awarded to Vigor Marine LLC in Seattle, Washington, under Contract N00024-25-C-4409. The contract focuses on the repair of the Number One and Number Two Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDE) aboard the USS Gabrielle Giffords, aligning with the Navy's mission to maintain operational readiness and extend the service life of its vessels. Work Details The scope of work includes: 1. Repair of Number One and Number Two Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDE) located in Engine Room Number 2. 2. Identification of components includes: a. One EA Number One MPDE, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, 20 Cylinders, 9,100 KW Rating, 1,150 RPM; b. One EA Number Two MPDE with similar specifications; c. Replacement of 20 Cylinder Heads for both engines. 3. Requirements include providing OEM service for removal, inspection, repair, installation, testing and provision of special tools and drawings for each equipment listed. 4. Cleaning and flushing equipment as per OEM guidance; ensuring proper torque verification for all bolts; replenishing engine oil and jacket water using specified products; performing cold and hot checks on diesel engines; conducting an engine run-in operation with data logging. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Work will be conducted at Vigor Marine LLC facilities in Seattle, Washington. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide evidence of being an authorized OEM service provider for MTU engines. Technical representatives must submit qualifications for approval prior to commencement of work and provide necessary software and tooling for the tasks outlined. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, as USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) work was awarded to Vigor Marine LLC under Contract N00024-25-C-4409 valued at $89,858,928 (02/07/25–12/18/26). The prior award description indicates dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA) support for the same vessel, including repair and alterations with extensive ship maintenance/modernization coordination and testing. The current “New Work RCC 319N” for USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) is likely a continuation or add-on within the same maintenance period, given the shared platform and the focus on propulsion engine-related repair activities.