19 -- PROPELLER SYSTEMS FOR MHC51 CLASS COASTAL MINEHUNTER

Notice Date

October 22, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Inventory Control Point -- Mechanicsburg, Code M2522, PO Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788

ZIP Code

17055-0788

Solicitation Number

N/A

Point of Contact

J Komaromy, NAVICP-M Code 0212, (717) 605-2854

E-Mail Address

James_A_Komaromy@icpmech.navy.mil (James_A_Komaromy@icpmech.navy.mil)

Description

The Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg is seeking information from interested U.S. domestic sources for the manufacture of two (2) Cycloidal Variable Pitch Propeller Ship Sets (each set is comprised of one port and one starboard propeller) for the MHC 51 Class Ships. There is an option for additional requirements during FY 02 for additional ship sets. The MHC 51 Class ships have installed Voith Schneider, Model 21GS Propeller Systems. The propeller systems must be of non-magnetic construction and be capable of withstanding Grade A shock requirements. The propellers must also meet the low noise signature requirements and compatibility with the present worm gear drive design. The propellers must be of an oppostie hand rotation. The port propeller rotor turns clockwise and the starboard propeller rotor turns counterclockwise when viewed from above. Each propeller shall have the following characteristics: a. Number of blades: 5 b. Blade orbit diameter: 2100 mm c. Blade length: 1600 mm d. Blade material: Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze, ABS Type 4 Material e. Control rod material: Non-magnetic f. Continuous appoximate power input: 558 Kw g. Continuous approximate power propeller RPM: 87 h. Continuous approximate power input RPM: 663 Any responses to this announcement should include a brief description of your capabilities, experience, and facilities that would support the U.S. domestic manufacture of the propellers. Please indicate whether your company is a large or small business. Any proprietary information submitted must be so marked and shall be protected. Any response must be submitted in writing or by email message to the Contracting Officer at the address at the beginning of this announcement by 15 November 2001. The email adddress is James_A_Komaromy@icpmech.navy.mil. The facsimile number is (717) 605-7296. This announcement shall not be construed as a committment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of an award. The Government is not bound to make an award under this announcement.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011024/19SOL001.HTM (W-295 SN5112C9)