Department of the Navy, Carderock Division Headquarters, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Bethesda, MD 20084-5000

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - CONCEPTUAL FEASIBILITY STUDIES OF SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL GENERATOR SETS SOL N00167-96-BAA-0063 DUE 081596 POC L.J. Martin 410-293-3430 William Barnes 410-293-5311. BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT/CONCEPTUAL FEASIBILITY STUDIES OF SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL GENERATOR SETS SOL N00167-96-BAA-0063 POC William J. Barnes (410) 293-5311. This is a Broad Agency Announcement for conceptual studies and research investigations to determine advances in the state-of-the-art as defined at FAR 35.016 and is subject to FAR 6.102(d)(2). The Navy is evaluating the need for a more efficient and inexpensive shipboard electrical generator set(s) for the year 2004 time frame and beyond. In general, the Navy is interested in conceptual feasibility studies of shipboard electrical generator sets as the primary area of research interest. Generator set technologies under evaluation are gas turbine generator sets, diesel generator sets and fuel cell systems. The objectives of the studies are as follows: to generate sufficient data to enable evaluation by the Navy of the feasibility of candidate energy efficient and inexpensive generator set(s) for potential future naval shipboard generator set applications; to establish the benefits of the generator sets to the Navy; to identify development and production status and additional development needed to meet potential future requirements, and; to identify generator set development cost, schedules and procurement cost. Each proposed conceptual feasibility study should concentrate on only one of the three technologies in order to ensure an appropriate degree of depth and breadth. The conceptual feasibility studies are to consider advances in generator set technology which may be in production (for commercial or another military application) by the year 2000 and are expected to remain in production for an indefinite period of not less than 20 years. The conceptual feasibility studies will determine, in part, the modifications, cost and time required to make the generator set suitable for the Navy shipboard application (i.e., militarization and marinization). (Militarization is defined herein as the adaptation for use in the U.S. Navy shipboard application. Marinization is defined herein as the adaptation for use in a marine environment.) The fuel utilized for this research application is presumed to be (for the purpose of the conceptual feasibility study baseline) naval distillate (NATO F-76). Fuel efficiency is a prime consideration. Low overall life cycle cost (production, operating and maintenance) and high reliability are major considerations. Low emission operation will be a requirement in the future and should be considered. It is currently envisioned that the role of a future shipboard electrical generator set(s) may be as follows. Application (A) - a ship service generator set on a ship configured with mechanical drive propulsion where ship service generator set(s) supply underway, at-anchor and emergency back-up power. The projected continuous electrical power rating is 2500 kW (450 Vac, 3 phase, 60 Hz). Application (B) - a power generation module on a ship configured with electric drive propulsion where the power generation module supplies at-anchor and emergency back-up power. The electrical power provided by the power generation module could also be used for propulsion. The projected continuous electrical power rating is from 3000 kW to 10000 kW (4160 Vac, 3 phase, 60 Hz). An information package is available. The information package details the standard/levels at which future applications would potentially need to satisfy in order to be considered suitable for shipboard use (i.e. militarization standards). Information contained in the package includes: potential future requirements for these potential future applications which can be used as guidance in the conceptual feasibility studies in the determination of required modifications and development for militarization and marinization of production hardware; a notional outline of conceptual feasibility study areas of interest; a notional outline of data requirements and deliverables, and; data item descriptions. A request for the information package, as well as technical questions can be directed to Joseph Schell at (410) 293-3139. The information package will be sent to the requestor by Government mail. All interested parties are invited to submit one inclusive technical and cost proposal for the proposed concept study/research investigation of proposed candidate generator set(s). The scope of the proposed concept study/research investigation should consider: trade-off analyses to define the basic generator set design configuration(s); technical risk and growth capability; state-of-the-art generator set technology and anticipated modifications and development required for militarization and marinization; calculated generator set (and engine) performance; generator set governing/regulation system and approach for predicting transient response as well as response data; exhaust emission levels and exhaust smoke opacity data; estimates of generator set and support system dimensions and weight, as well as a schematic; ship interface requirements; estimated operating life, reliability and maintainability data; and generator set development program schedule and estimated development, qualification, acquisition and operating and maintenance cost information. The proposal should consider: 1.) a technical approach which addresses the scope of the proposed concept study/research investigation; 2.) a management approach with discussions on experience in the design and manufacture of electrical generator sets, especially with generator sets for U.S. Navy shipboard service, on experience of key personnel who will be assigned to the conceptual feasibility studies and on design resources and facilities to be used for the conceptual feasibility studies; 3.) a detailed cost breakdown for study tasks as well as a study proposed cost summary. It is anticipated the effort proposed can be accomplished in 6 months. Proposals received in response to this BAA will be evaluated based on technical merit (and cost considerations) in accordance with the criteria established herein through peer and scientific review by an evaluation panel experienced in the field of Navy shipboard machinery. Proposal format should be: 8.5 x 11 inch paper, type size no smaller than 12 point (including type in graphics and charts) and printed on one side with sequentially numbered pages. Proposal evaluation shall be as follows (listed in descending order of importance): A.) technical approach; B.) management approach; C.) cost realism and reasonableness. The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. Awards may be pursued on a case by case basis as program funding becomes available in the future. The Navy reserves the right to select for award, any, part of, all, or none of the eventual proposals received. The contracts expected to be negotiated are cost plus fixed fee research and development services (CPFF R&D services). Other appropriate proposed contract types will be considered. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay any proposal costs related to this BAA or to make any contract awards. The information presented herein for the conceptual feasibility study is for guidance purposes and does not mandate requirements or limit the offeror's ability to propose a wide variety of technical approaches to this effort. Addtionally, the information presented in the information package is for information purposes only and does not mandate or impose requirements. The date of closing for receipt of proposals is thirty-one calendar days after this announcement date. Potential offerors can submit an original plus three copies of the proposal to Joseph Schell, Code 821, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Annapolis Detachment, 3A Leggett Circle, Annapolis, MD 21402-5067. (0177)

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