US Army Corps of Engineers, Dist New Orleans, PO Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160

28 -- CONTINUOUS DUTY MARINE DIESEL ENGINE SOL DACW29-98-R-0030 DUE 081898 POC Susan Hartsock, Contract Specialist, (504) 862-2863 or FAX (504) 862-2889 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a best value commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District requires a quantity of three (3) ea -- four (4) cycle, turbocharged, marine diesel engines for continuous duty ship's service power generation application. Each engine shall be capable of driving a 1000 kW (rated at 50 deg. C), 1250 kVa, 0.8 P.F., 480Y/277 Volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz., KATO -- AC, two-bearing generator. Engine drive/generator speed is 1200 rpm. Engine will be directly coupled to existing generator with no intermediate gearbox allowed. The contractor will include in proposal, supply of a quantity of three (3) each engines, Caterpillar model 3516 or equal, separate skids suitable for mounting an engine and existing KATO generator, isolation mounts, flexible coupling, engineering services for adapting to existing foundation and control system, mounting and technical services during installation, six complete sets of operation and parts manuals, as well as addressing the following technical attributes (to be used in bid evaluation). Parameters are to be based on an 85 degree Farenheit ambient temperature and 85 degree Farenheit intercooler water temperature. If based on other, indicate rated temperature. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (REQUIRED). In addition to the generator compatibility, the prospective engine shall be compatible with the following control systems and other general requirements: 1) Fuel: #2 Diesel; 2) Lube Oil: SAE 40 or SAE 30 (preferably 40); 3) Air starter, to crank with a minimum air pressure of 100 PSIG at 800 CFM; 4) Overall length of engine shall not exceed 150 inches, overall height not to exceed 100 inches; 5) The engine shall be equipped with: a) belt or gear driven fuel pump; b) belt or gear driven oil pump; c) belt or gear driven water pump; d) filtration with differential or change indicators for oil and fuel; air intake filtration; e) local instrumentation panel for temperature and pressures; f) actuator compatible with 2301A Woodward Electronic Governor; g) lube oil cooler heat exchanger; h) jacket water surge tank; i) rails/skid capable of mounting entire genset; 6) Torsional vibration analysis; 7) Engineering structural analysis and recommendation for ship support structure modification (if needed) to support skid/genset. Provide plans if necessary; 8) After installation, an operational test shall be performed by a Manufacturer's service rep and a report made and submitted to the Government which includes all critical operating parameters. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FOR BID EVALUATION): 1) Heat Rejection Data by percent load (from 30% to 100% in BTU/Hr). This includes rejection to jacket water, to atmosphere, to exhaust, and to lube oil. 2) Fuel consumption as a function of percent load (from 30% to 100% in GPH); 3) BMEP; 4) Exhaust flow as a function of percent load (from 30% to 100% in CFM), and maximum allowed back pressure in inches of water column; 5) List of standard safety shutdowns; 6) List of recommended spares with current retail price; 7) List of current retail price for the following items fuel pump, jacket water pump, lube oil pump, cylinder head, cylinder liner (if applicable)piston, connecting rod, main journal bearings, crankshaft, and camshaft; 8) List of recommended maintenance cycles, include total overhaul interval (in hours); 9) Plan for alignment and mounting of Government furnished generator to skid (technical services); 10) Engine test stand procedures; 11) Support for overseeing disassembly/assembly of genset for installation through ship's hull; 12) Rotation of engine; 13) Dry weight of engine; 14) Construction of skid; 15) Individual temperature/pressure remote monitoring capability for cylinders, lube oil, jacket water, etc.; 16) Crankcase protection devices; 17) Delivery shedule ARO; 18) References for proposed model in similar applications. The Government will provide, upon request, a plan of ship's structural foundation and technical data on existing system needed for vibration/structural analysis. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Offerors should submit proposals that are acceptable without additional explanation or information. The Government may make a final determination regarding a proposal's acceptability solely on the basis of initial offers as submitted. The proposal must be prepared in three parts: Technical Capacity/Characteristics, Past Performance, and Price proposal. The price proposal must reflect FOB Destination. EACH PART MUST BE SEPARATE AND COMPLETE. Provide an original and two copies of each part. The significant evaluation criteria at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items included in paragraph (a) of that provision is technical capacity, past performance, and price: technical capacity/characteristics and past performance are of equal importance andwhen combined, slightly higher than price. Include product descriptive literature with offer as well as a quote that addresses all of the requirements and salient characteristics. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, the clause st 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, the clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and the clauses at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. This is a 100% small business set aside. The applicable SIC is 3621 with 1,000 employees. Offers are due by no later than 18 August 1998, 2:00 p.m., local time, at USAED-NOD, Attn: CEMVN-CT-P, Foot of Prytania Street @ Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. See Note 1. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229169). (0209)

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