This is a presolicitation notice for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes. The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract with Hawthorne CAT Hawaii for the installation and technical assistance of a specific diesel engine wire harness on a Virginia-Class submarine. The services are to be performed at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. A formal solicitation notice is anticipated to be posted on or about April 3, 2026. No budget information is specified in this notice.

The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing VA-Class Diesel Engine wire harness replacement for Caterpillar 3512B model engines. This is a sources sought notice, not a formal solicitation, and submissions are voluntary. The work involves maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of ship and marine equipment. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and required organizational information via email by the specified deadline. The government will use the responses to help determine its procurement approach.