Opportunity
SAM #N00024-26-R-2430
U.S. Navy Advance Procurement and Engineering for Medium Landing Ships (LSMs) Block 1 – Main Propulsion and Power Equipment
Buyer
NAVSEA Headquarters
Posted
April 15, 2026
Identifier
N00024-26-C-2430
NAICS
336611
This notice details a U.S. Navy award for advance procurement and engineering support for four Medium Landing Ships (LSMs) Block 1, with additional information on required shipboard equipment for the LSM class:
Government Buyer:
- U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), Fleet Support Contracts Division
OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:
- Caterpillar (main propulsion engines and gensets)
- Reintjes (main reduction gears)
- Leroy Somer (genset alternators)
- Damen (LSM design reference: Damen LST 100)
Products/Services Requested:
- Advance procurement of long lead time material (LLTM) for four LSM Block 1 ships
- Engineering and design activities for LSM Block 1
- For the LSM class (fifteen shipsets):
- Main Propulsion Engines (Caterpillar 3516C or equal)
- Main Reduction Gears (Reintjes WAF/LAF 873 or equal)
- Gensets (Caterpillar C18, IMO Tier II, 700kVA/560 and 663kVA/530ekW with Leroy Somer LSAM 49.3 VL10 Alternator or equal)
Quantities (per shipset):
- 2 Main Propulsion Engines
- 2 Main Reduction Gears
- 4 Gensets
Unique or Notable Requirements:
- "Brand-name or equal" specification to ensure fleet-wide commonality, reduce costs, and maintain operational readiness
- Equipment based on Damen LST 100 design
- Sole source award under industrial mobilization authority (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3))
Place of Performance/Delivery:
- Marinette, Wisconsin (ship construction)
- NAVSEA HQ, Washington Navy Yard, DC (contracting office)
Description
See related notice(s): N00024-26-C-2430
See attached redacted Class Justification & Approval per FAR 6.302-1 as required by 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).