CH53k T408 Cost Reduction Initiatives
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) issued a modification (P00004) to Delivery Order, N0001920F0748 under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-16-G-0005 to General Electric Company (GE Aviation) for efforts related to the project management as well as recurring and non-recurring engineering support, materials and documentation to implement, manage and report on Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) for the T408 Engine. This effort was procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that General Electric Company (GE Aviation) is the designer, developer, and sole producer of the T408 Engine and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance, and support characteristics of the T408 to fulfill this need in a timely manner. Awarded contract N00019-16-G-0005 to General Electric Company for 333023.00 on 2022-09-26.
N00019-22-RFPREQ-APM261-0482 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
10/19/22, 8:30 AM Manufacture and deliver T64 Engine Core replacement kits as part of the CH/MH-53E Engine Reliability Improvement Program (ERIP).
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, is seeking sources that have the capability, experience data rights, and facilities required to manufacture and deliver T64 Engine Core replacement kits as part of the CH/MH-53E Engine Reliability Improvement Program (ERIP). The CH/MH-53E Heavy Lift Helicopter is powered by three (3) T64 Engines and no other propulsion system can satisfy the requirements. NAVAIR is not seeking a new propulsion system for the T64 engine, but only T64 Engine Core replacement kits.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Place of Performance Percentage of Effort Government (On-Site) Contractor (Off-Site)
TBD 100% 0% 100%
This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this announcement.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The CH-53E helicopter, the premier heavy lift helicopter for the Marine Corps, is powered by three (3) T64 turboshaft engines. Over the last decade, the T64 engine has experienced decreased reliability due to parts reuse, Reclamation in Lou of Procurement (RILOP), and Material Review Board (MRB) determinations. This has resulted in higher demand for T64 rework and overhaul causing supply support and production problems ultimately impacting fleet mission capability.
To mitigate this issue, the Government plans to procure additional T64 Core Engine Kits to support the CH-53E fleet. These kits will consist of the following:
MODULES PN
COMP ROTOR 6005T48G14
COMP STATOR 6005T54G30
GG ROTOR 6004T99G29
PT ROTOR 6004T88G26
Remaining BOM parts:
FRONT FRAME 5039T72G01
PT STATOR 6004T64P01
GG STATOR 6004T65P03
COMBUSTOR CASE 6005T67P73
BEARING SUPPORT 6005T69P31
EXHAUST FRAME 6006T75G04
COMBUSTOR LINER 6041T47G09
The kits may include additional part numbers based on configuration changes.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336412 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 2850.
ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Assume an earliest contract award date of October 2022.
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE
Firm Fixed Price Contract
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
General Electric Company is the sole designer and developer of engines for the H-53 legacy and CH-53K helicopters, and, accordingly, is the known responsible firm with the requisite knowledge, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes herein. GE has an established supplier base and manufacturing processes which are critical for production. The Government is seeking to enter into a contract with GE under a new contract; however the Government will consider responses for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for all parts of the planned tasking. The requested information herein is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, rights to technical data, and knowledge required to support the requirement. The Government does not possess the complete technical data package or data rights to provide for the efforts herein.
The follow-on Production of the T64 Core Engine Kit should include the following:
Proving out the infrastructure and tooling to produce, integrate, test, package and ship the T64 Core Engine Kit
Management of the procurement of long lead material in support of T64 Core Engine Kits
Delivery of complete T64 Core Engine Kits as spelled out in the contract.
Demonstrate that product improvements to increase overall T64 reliability and reduce lifecycle costs are transferable to production and are cost effective.
Provide a Fleet Service Representative (FSR) for the duration of this effort.
Engineering, Program Management, and other production support functions necessary to maintain a production line.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the service listed under the required capabilities. This documentation must address at a minimum the following:
Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract related to the services described herein;
Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel;
Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel;
Company’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.
What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?
Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please cite contracts and teaming arrangement.
What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks?
If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities.
Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc.
Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.
Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.
Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Andy Hess at william.a.hess@navy.mil , in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF). The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 13 May2021.
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.
No phone calls will be accepted.
All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.
T64CORE Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
4/28/21, 8:24 AM T64 Fuel Control Production
The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with Hamilton Sustrand, a part of Collins Aerospace Systems, Windsor Locks, CT, for the production and work associated with the manufacture of T64 Fuel Controls. The contract will capitalize on the re-established production line at Collins by leveraging the special tooling, support equipment, test equipment, non-recurring and recurring engineering associated with engineering changes, cost reduction initiatives, test and delivery, technical data, long lead material procurement, and administrative/financial data required to build T64 Fuel Controls. Collins has been the designer and developer of the Fuel Control for the H-53 legacy helicopters, and accordingly is the only known responsible manufacturer with the requisite knowledge, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes herein. Collins has an established supplier base and manufacturing processes, which are critical for the quality production. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2301(c)(1), as instructed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
For vendors interested in opportunities with Collins Aerospace, contact Shaun Smith at (704) 423-5525.
T64FuelControlProd Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
5/14/21, 10:11 AM LRIP/FRP Engines Lot 6-10
The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract (base plus four options) with General Electric Aviation (GE), Lynn MA, for the procurement of a total of three-hundred nine (309) T408-GE-400 engines, spares and associated equipment and support for production Lots 6 through 10 for the CH-53K Program. The contract will include components, associated equipment, and support comprised of special tooling, support equipment, test equipment, training equipment/services, sustaining engineering, non-recurring and recurring engineering associated with engineering changes, publications, technical data, cost reduction initiatives, parts obsolescence, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability logistics support, engine tear down/inspection/re-build/repair, test and delivery, and administrative and financial data required to build and maintain the T408 engines. GE has been the designer and developer of engines for the H-53 legacy and CH-53K helicopters, and, accordingly, is the only known responsible firm with the requisite knowledge, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes herein. GE has an established supplier base and manufacturing processes that are critical for the quality production and the timely delivery of the T408 engines. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Kent Sharp at Kent.Sharp@ge.com or 859-307-8336.
LRIP_FRP_Engines_Lots_6-10 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
9/8/20, 10:39 AM