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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2011 FBO #3569
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28 -- RFI for depot-level repair support for Rolls-Royce MT30 or General Electric (GE) LM2500+ marine gas turbine engines - Attachment

Notice Date

8/31/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

336612 — Boat Building
 

Contracting Office

N00024 NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, DC 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
 

Solicitation Number

N0002411R4227
 

Response Due

9/30/2011
 

Archive Date

12/30/2011
 

Point of Contact

Mark Burns (202)781-4015
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA 05Z) is hereby issuing a Request for Information (RFI) from all potential sources who may be interested in providing depot-level repair support for the Rolls-Royce MT30 or General Electric (GE) LM2500+ marine gas turbine engines used by the Navy. The MT30 marine gas turbine engine is utilized for main propulsion on the Zumwalt Class Destroyer (DDG 1000 Class) and Marinette variants of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 1 Class). It is a derivative of the Rolls-Royce 800-series Trent aero engine that has been adapted for marine applications. The MT30 is rated at 36 MW (approx. 48,260 hp) at 3600 rpm by the manufacturer and can be utilized either in a mechanical drive configuration or as part of a generator set for ships that utilize electric drive. The LM2500+ marine gas turbine engine is utilized for main propulsion on the LHA 6, LHA 7, and LHD 8 Amphibious ships. It is a more powerful derivative of the GE LM2500 engine. The LM2500+ is rated at 30.2 MW (approx. 40,500 hp) at 3600 rpm by the manufacturer. Like the MT30, the LM2500+ can be utilized either in a mechanical drive configuration or as part of a generator set. Please note that the MT30 and LM2500+ engines are both larger and significantly more powerful that the 25.1 MW (33,600 hp) GE LM2500 engines used for main propulsion on CG 47 Class Cruisers and DDG 51 Class Destroyers. NAVSEA is investigating different alternatives for performing depot-level repairs of in-service MT30 and LM2500+ marine gas turbine engines. As part of this effort, NAVSEA wishes to assess the repair capabilities that may be available in the commercial sector. Marine gas turbine repair depots are responsible for receiving the gas turbine engines and/or power turbines removed from service, performing required inspections and repairs, and returning the repaired equipment in �Ready for Installation � condition. Repair depots are required to investigate and determine the causes of failures and provide the Navy with failure reports. In addition, repair depots also may be required to incorporate Technical Directives or engine modification kits as directed by the Navy. Operational testing must be performed in order to certify that repaired engines meet Navy requirements. Repair depots also are responsible for submitting documentation such as overhaul reports and performance test data to the Navy. This RFI in no way binds the Government to offer contracts to responding companies. The information provided will assist NAVSEA in developing and further defining future procurement, acquisition, and sustainment strategies. Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate. Respondents should be able to demonstrate that they currently have the capability to repair and test high power marine, industrial, or aero gas turbine engines. Specific experience with the MT30 or LM2500+ is not a requirement, though respondents should be able to demonstrate that they can utilize existing capabilities, or reasonably expand upon these capabilities, to effectively support the MT30 and/or LM2500+ marine gas turbine engine. RESPONSES: Responses to this RFI should describe your company �s capabilities and experience in repairing and testing high power marine gas turbine engines and power turbines, or relevant repair and test experience with high power industrial or aero gas turbine engines. If your facility is certified by either OEM (GE or Rolls-Royce), please include this information in your response. Specific experience with the MT30 or LM2500+ marine gas turbine engine is not a requirement; however, responses to this RFI should describe your company �s relevant experience, repair and testing capabilities, and how you would utilize and expand upon these capabilities to effectively support the MT30 and/or LM2500+ engine. Responses are welcome even if your company cannot support both engine types; if you can only support one type of engine (i.e., MT30 or LM2500+) your response should identify which engine type you can support. Given that the MT30 and LM2500+ are larger and more powerful than the marine gas turbine engines used in many Navy applications, responses to this RFI should include a discussion of your company �s test facilities and their ability to accommodate the MT30 and/or LM2500+, including facility modifications that may be required. Your response also should address any tooling or special support equipment (SSE) procurements that you believe may be required to support the MT30 and/or LM2500+. Please note that the MT30 and LM2500+ both utilize digital fuel control systems, which may affect your test facility and/or equipment requirements. For planning purposes, you may assume that the repair depot will need to be in operation by January 2014. The Navy expects to have an inventory of ten (10) MT30 engines by FY 2013, with the potential to expand to more than fifty (50) MT30 engines by FY 2020 as more DDG 1000 and LCS 1 Class vessels are acquired. Similarly, the Navy expects to have an inventory of six (6) LM2500+ engines in the same 2014 timeframe. Responses to this RFI should be limited to 10 pages or less (including any attachments) and include supporting materials that effectively describe your company �s capabilities and experience. Responses should identify a point of contact who can conduct any follow-up discussions requested by NAVSEA. Please include the point of contact �s name, e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address in your response. The Gas Turbine Engine Group of NAVSEA (Mr. John Hartranft) requests your responses by 10:00 am (EDT), on Friday, September 30th. Submissions will be accepted after this date; late submissions, however, may not receive timely feedback and may not contribute to NAVSEA �s strategic planning. Information should be e-mailed to Mr. Mark Burns at mark.e.burns@navy.mil or mailed to Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Mr. Mark Burns, NAVSEA 05Z2, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20376 and labeled with the solicitation number and �Marine Gas Turbine Repair Depot Information Request �. Questions can be submitted electronically to mark.e.burns@navy.mil. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NAVSEA may request further information regarding the information contained in your response and may request a presentation and/or a site visit as deemed necessary.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002411R4227/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: N0002411R4227_RFI_Depot_Maintenance.docx (https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N0002411R4227_RFI_Depot_Maintenance.docx)

Link: https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis_file/N0002411R4227_RFI_Depot_Maintenance.docx

 

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Record

SN02557302-W 20110902/110831235816-3d899d450c08531d881c5f651e6593c4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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