FGRR T-EPF Rolls-Royce Class Maintenance

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters in Norfolk has issued a solicitation for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical services to support five-year maintenance for several Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessels. The scope covers the USNS Yuma, USNS Carson City, USNS Brunswick, and USNS Newport, specifically focusing on the Main Propulsion Diesel Engines. This is a sole-source procurement intended for Rolls-Royce Solutions/MTU America under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1). The work includes specialized labor, travel, and materials for component replacements that meet American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) standards. Performance is scheduled for September through December 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia. Supporting documents include the solicitation, a technical work item for hose replacement, and the Justification and Approval (J&A) for the sole-source award, which detail the protocols for the MTU 20V8000M71L engines. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking OEM technical services for five-year maintenance on four Spearhead-class EPF vessels: USNS Yuma, USNS Carson City, USNS Brunswick, and USNS Newport. The work focuses on MTU 20V8000M71L Main Propulsion Diesel Engines to maintain operational readiness and safety standards. Renewal of critical fuel oil and lube oil nonmetallic flexible hoses and expansion joints, including examination, removal, replacement, and testing.