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20 -- PODDED SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEMS SOL n/a POC David L. Boyer, Contracting Officer, (703) 602-8208, X460. Technical contact is Kenneth Tavener, SEA-05Z3, (703) 602-0450, X175 The Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting information from potential providers of commercial ship podded propulsion systems (i.e. all parts of the propulsion system except the prime mover), that can cost effectively meet non-combatant ship mission requirements. The Navy is considering procuring and testing candidate non-developmental commercial pod systems that are electrically driven and do not contain any reduction gears. Examples of information of interest to the Navy include, but are not limited to: 1. Commercial systems currently in use and those on order, including applications, power levels, types of hydrodynamic and propulsor designs and machinery systems, etc. 2. Why the systems were chosen for the applications, including cost effectiveness, maneuvering, noise/vibration, efficiency/fuel costs, etc. 3. Types and sizes of pods within corporate capabilities. 4. Corporate plans to produce higher power systems in the next five years. 5. Whether the Company would consider loaning a podded system, or components, to the Navy for testing. The Navy is also interested in information on modifications to commercial product lines which would be necessary to incorporate additional quieting features, or enable units to withstand shock. Potential suppliers should respond only if they currently produce commercial electric drive propulsion systems between five and thirty megawatts. No solicitation is available or specifically planned in the immediate future. Interested parties having the required specialized capabilities may submit a statement of ten pages or less. The information requested is for information and planning purposes. All responses shall be submitted to either the PCO or technical contact by 22 May 2000. Email responses can be sent to boyerdl@navsea.navy.mil or tavenerke@navsea.navy.mil. Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447481). (0112)

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