Opportunity
SAM #N39040Q6197V299
Annual Preventative Maintenance for Caterpillar C15 Diesel Generator at Point Loma (Sole Source to Hawthorne Machinery Co)
Buyer
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
N39040Q6197V299
NAICS
811310
This opportunity is for annual preventative maintenance of a Caterpillar C15 Diesel Generator Portable Freeze Seal Compressed Air System at the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Detachment Point Loma. - Sole source contract intended for Hawthorne Machinery Co, a Caterpillar-qualified vendor - Service includes: - Major preventative maintenance - Multi-point inspection (including lubrication system service) - Generator alternator winding insulation megohmmeter (megger) test - Automatic transfer switch service - Replacement of engine oil, oil filters, and fuel filters (Caterpillar genuine parts required) - Air filters excluded, available at additional cost - Service must be performed by a Caterpillar qualified maintenance technician - Brand-specific requirement: Caterpillar - Period of performance covers one annual service, with certification on 07/15/2026 and approval on 08/12/2026 - No competitive quotations requested; procurement is unrestricted but not open for competition - No specific part numbers or quantities for products listed; focus is on service - Estimated contract value likely in the low five-figure range, based on typical annual generator maintenance
Key Sections: - Agency: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Contracting Department (NAVSEA Shipyard) - Vendor: Hawthorne Machinery Co - Product/Service: Annual preventative maintenance for Caterpillar C15 Diesel Generator - Requirements: Caterpillar genuine parts, Caterpillar qualified technician, brand-specific service - Period: Annual, certification and approval in July-August 2026 - Sole source justification attached
Description
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Contracting Department, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Hawthorne Machinery Co (Cage Code: 7H278) . The product need by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the government. As evidenced in the sole source justification provided by the requiring activity there is only one contractor that has specific qualifications that meet the peculiar requirements of this contract. The qualifications for this posting are unique and are shown in the attached Sole Source Justification for Deisel Generator Maintenance. This acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Even though the intent is for a sole source contract, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issues. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement through email submission.