SOURCES SOUGHT
20 -- RBM 45 POWER GENERATION RETROFIT
- Notice Date
- 2/19/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333618
— Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, Maryland, 21226-5000, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21226-5000
- Solicitation Number
- RBM45-RFI
- Point of Contact
- Kelly A. Wyatt, Phone: 410-762-6472
- E-Mail Address
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Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil
(Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is not a solicitation announcement. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY! This is NOT a request for formal proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract as a result of any information received. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potential power generation system retrofit options for the RB-M 45' boats. Background: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) currently operates 125 RB-M boats with an anticipated final fleet size of 170 boats. The RB-M is manufactured by Marinette Marine Corporation based in Marinette, Wisconsin. Present USCG plans call for the operation of a 170 boat for a fleet total of approximately 102,000 operational hours per year (204,000 combined system hours based on a twin generator system configuration), however, end state fleet size remains under review. The USCG RB-M boat is based on the Double Chine Deep V CAMARC LTD/KVICHAK Hull Design. These USCG RB-M boats are operated differently from commercial boat operation of similar configuration in that they support USCG Search and Rescue (SAR) and Law Enforcement missions in an off-shore and heavy weather environment. USCG RB-M missions require frequent and sustained operation in higher sea states, variable propulsion loading situations including long periods of idling and increased cycling of all working components including but not limited to all control surfaces. These environments and severe performance requirements accelerate failure of all related systems and components of the boat including electronics and power generation components. Electrical power is supplied by two AuraGen TM power generation systems. The AuraGen TM power generation system consists of: 1) AuraGen TM Viper G8500X induction power source (IPS) 2) Electronic Control Unit/Inverter Charging System (ECU/ICS) 3) ICS control panel The IPS is an induction power unit that is mounted to at the front of each DETRIOT DIESEL MTU SERIES 60 Six Cylinder, Four Stroke engine. Each IPS is belt-driven through the diesel engine crank shaft, and is rated at 8.5 kW. The IPS provides AC power to the ECU/ICS for conditioning and distribution to the AC and DC power distribution systems. The ECU/ICS provides a regulated 24 VDC for battery charge and the DC power distribution system. The Coast Guard has experienced higher than anticipated mean time between failure (MTBF) rates for power generation system components (IPS and ECU/ICS), including associated repair costs and parts availability issues which have necessitated this study to identify potential power generation system retrofit options. Objective: The USCG is seeking information from sources who can provide technical, budgetary, and schedule information for potential RB-M Non-Developmental Item (NDI) boat waterjet propulsion systems retrofit solutions that comply with all FAR and CFR requirements. The information obtained will be used to develop a strategy to maximize operational effectiveness and minimize total ownership cost of the Coast Guard's RB-M fleet. Responders should provide the following: • Relevant information on the potential integrated power generation system retrofit options. • A preliminary higher level power generation system specification and a description of its integration in the RB-M boat • A clear identification of where the proposed power generation system is presently being used in actual operational conditions, or if the respondent has an alternative system for consideration that is not in true actual operational use, then the respondent may describe the system and must clearly indicate its actual developmental status • Budgetary information to include total ownership cost (including all recurring and non-recurring costs) for the integrated power generation system. The integrated power generation system must enable the modified boat to meet or exceed the existing boat performance as described in the 45FT Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) Operator's Handbook Manual (COMDTINST M16114.41). The integrated power generation system must be durable, supportable, maintainable and designed to cope with the specific performance requirements, operational environment and capable of supporting all existing equipment including, but not limited to, the power generation, electrical distribution, and battery systems. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with this RFI. The Government shall not pay for this information. All information received in response to this announcement will be kept confidential and will not be returned nor shared outside this Agency. Additionally, the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Small Boat Product Line (SBPL) encourages potential respondents to give presentations, provide their solutions, or gather feedback at our facility. The RB-M boat can be made available for inspection and evaluation of integration details provided an appointment is made with the Product Line Manager or his designated representative. Applicable Documents: • 45FT Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) Operator's Handbook Manual, COMDTINST M16114.41 • To obtain a copy of COMDTINST M16114.41, submit a request to Alexandra.K.Cherry@uscg.mil and Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil. All interested parties shall provide their Points of Contact, DUNS Number, Small Business Classification, lists of any pertinent GSA Schedules or DHS Contract Vehicles including TABSS, and the applicable NAICS and Product Service Codes. Replies: Responses to this RFI shall be emailed to LT Alexandra Cherry, SFLC PDM Branch Chief, at Alexander.K.Cherry@uscg.mil and Mrs. Kelly Wyatt, SFLC CPD3/SBPL Contracting Officer, at Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
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