Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT OF A PROPULSION SHAFT SURFACE PROTECTION SYSTEM SOL N0016700SS0043 POC Elaine D. Weschler (301) 227-1696, Lynn Rowe (301) 227-1100 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division seeks sources to provide for research and technology available in the area of propulsion shaft surface protection systems. The current glass reinforced epoxy system provides good corrosion protection up to 7 years. After this period, the composite protection coating has to be repaired or replaced due to corrosion of the shaft underneath the coating. It is necessary to prolong the time between shaft maintenance in an effort to extend drydocking cycles. This protection system can be either metallic or non-metallic. The maximum bending stress exerted on the shaft is 6000 psi. The desired system shall extend the time between rehabilitation of the shaft to 15 years by providing corrosion protection and by resisting foreign object impact damage imposed on the shaft underwater. Information is requested, but not limited to: system descriptions, current commercial or military applications, customer references, if applicable. This sources sought announcement does not constitute an RFP and does not obligate the Government in any way purchase or test any of the potential systems. Further, it does not commit the Government to pay for any proposal costs in response to this sources sought announcement. Submit your response to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Attn: Michelle Jensen, Code 6553, Marine Composites Branch, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700. Responses to this sources sought shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the date of this CBD announcement. For additional information, call Ms. Michelle Jensen on (301) 227-4969. Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444199). (0103)

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