SOURCES SOUGHT
28 -- Non-gasoline Burning Outboard Engine - RFI
- Notice Date
- 12/1/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- RFINBOE
- Response Due
- 12/22/2005
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. The Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a survey of potential sources for a non-gasoline burning outboard engine (NBOE). The request is for systems that meet Naval Sea Systems Command Program Management Sea 399 (NAVSEA PMS 399) protocol for sub-sea operations. The objective of the system is to increase effectiveness compared to current gasoline-burning outboard engines in use. The function of the system will be to power the currently fielded Zodiac F470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) during small boat operations in demanding sea states (SS) across a spectrum of conflicts. Mission profiles will consist of tactical movements of Marine raid and reconnaissance forces from over the horizon, requiring one-way transits in excess of 20 nautical miles. Optimal required system performance will be achieved in SS 2, with a mission duration of 12 hours. The NBOE must support conventional operations in SS 3, and special operations that are conducted in SS 4. The NBOE should meet all mission performance objectives while powering a CRRC with a total combat load of 2,018 lbs. The operational temperature range is 28 degrees Fahrenheit to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (28F ? 98F) water temperature and -25 degrees Fahrenheit to 128 degrees Fahrenheit (-25F ? 128F) air temperature. The engine must operate on the following multiple fuel types: diesel (DFM), JP-5, JP-8, and gasoline (gas/oil mixture if 2-stroke). The engine must be capable of fitting through a U.S. Navy submarine hatch. The fuel system must have the capability to purge any water ingested when the CRRC capsizes in surf. This ensures the ability to rapidly restart the engine. The engine must be 3-man portable (threshold), 2-man portable (objective). The power head must have a flushing system with the ability to connect to a garden hose. The engine must be submersible to 66 feet of seawater while enclosed in a dry bag supplied with the engine (threshold) or without a dry bag (objective). The engine must be compliant with EPA emission regulations. A full Contractor Logistics Support package is needed to support all maintenance above Echelon I (User Level). Please include the willingness of the company to participate in a demonstration of their product. MARCORSYSCOM will not pay or provide reimbursement for any costs incurred in the preparation or delivery of the requested information. Industry firms capable of providing the required systems, in whole, are invited to submit a response to this notice. MARCORSYSCOM anticipates using the GSA schedule for this opportunity although interested parties not on the GSA schedule are encouraged to participate. Firms should identify/submit a copy of their GSA schedule, if applicable. Firms should also include literature, brochures, price lists, current design and production status, estimated production capacity, and capabilities summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. At a minimum, the capabilities summary should include system description, weight, and dimensions. Interested firms are requested to respond NLT 22 December 05, stating their business size, NAICS Code, and identifying a corporate point of contact. Interested sources should respond to: (U. S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN IWS/R&R-Erin Brakensiek, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
- Record
- SN00943132-W 20051203/051201212449 (fbodaily.com)
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