Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02424E, 2531 Jefferson n Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

H -- BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT TO TEST & INSPECT THE LM2500 SINGLE SHANK TURBINE AND PAIRED BLADE GAS GENERATOR SOL N00024-97-G-4089 POC 02424E, T. Mounts, 703-602-0202 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on n multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement N00024-97-G-4089 with General Electric Company, 1923 East Avion, Ontario, CA 91761. Orders will be issued to test and inspect the LM2500 Single Shank Turbine (SST) and Paired Blade Gas Generators for the LM2500 Marine Gas Turbine Program. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). General Electric Company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and one of four contractors qualified and licensed for level 4 repair of the LM2500 gas turbines. The four companies are the only qualified licenses repair facilities that have the necessary technical data, expertise, equipment, and are in line to receive the OEM initiated design changes. No other source has the technical qualifications and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services will satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact General Electric Company directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22 (0080)

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