Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

H -- BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT TO TEST, DISASSEMBLE, INSPECT, AND ANALYZE THE LM2500 SINGLE SHANK TURBINE AND PAIRED BLADE GAS SOL N00024-96-R-4161 POC 02424E, E. Moberg, 703-602-0202. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement N00024-96-R-4163 with Stewart and Stevenson Services, Inc., 16415 Jacinto Port, Houston, TX 77015. Orders will be issued to test, disassemble, inspect, and analyze the LM2500 Single Shank Turbine (SST) and Paired Blade Generators for the LM2500 Marine Gas Turbine Program. Orders will be issued pursuant to U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1). Stewart and Stevenson Services is one of three contractors qualified and licensed for level 4 repair of LM2500 gas turbines by the original equipment manufacturer, General Electric Company. The three companies are the only qualified licensed repair facilities in the United States that have the necessary drawings, tech manuals, toolings, capability, facilities, experience, and are in line to receive the OEM initiated design changes. No other source has the technical qualifications and the necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Stewart and Stevenson Services directly. See Note 22. (0092)

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