Sources Sought MARADRJM1.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis MARADRJM1

The United States Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement to provide all labor and material to perform a major overhaul of both ship’s service diesel generator engines on TS KINGS POINTER (See attached Statement of Work (SOW)). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336611.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization and; 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 03/06/2024 at 2:00PM Eastern Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Robert McDermott robert.mcdermott@dot.gov.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Robert McDermott robert.mcdermott@dot.gov.

mailto:robert.mcdermott@dot.gov

STAMENT OF WORK:

1 ABSTRACT:

The intent of this item is for contractor to provide all labor and material to perform a major overhaul of both ship’s service diesel generator engines.

Port Generator Engine STBD Generator Engine Model: 70837005 Model: 70837005 Serial Number: 8VA391101 Serial Number: 8VA384409 Hours (as of 10/18/23): 9,863 Hours (as of 10/18/23): 12,811

2 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES:

8v71 Maintenance Excerpt

3 ITEM LOCATION

Aft end in engine room of vessel.

4 OWNER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

Chief Engineer will run machinery as required

5 STATEMENT OF WORK:

Contractor to provide all labor and material to perform a major overhaul of the port and stbd 8V71 Ships Service Diesel Generators. This Major overhaul includes topside and in-frame overhaul items. Disconnecting coupling to generator end if needed. Installing new intermediate cam bearings, idler gear bearing, front crankshaft seal, rear crankshaft seal, aux.

drive shaft seal. All parts used in the rebuilding of the engines shall be Detroit Diesel genuine parts (Reliabilt or MTU/Detroit Reman). Any parts to be used that are not Detroit Diesel genuine parts shall be approved by the chief engineer or the ship’s surveyor prior to use.

Overhaul: In-frame, done in place without lifting engine. Engine has adequate clearance underneath to allow dropping of the lube oil pan to allow removal of the cylinder kits and installation of main bearings. Parts include “Topside” items, plus cylinder packs (pistons, liners, ring sets) exchange connecting rods, rod bearings, main bearings exchange roots blower, exchange fuel transfer pump, new pressure regulating & pressure relief valves, all gaskets & seals required. Inspect and report on: lube oil pump, idler gear bearing (as possible) Clean & test: lube oil coolers, and jacket water coolers.

Topside: Exchange cylinder heads, exchange injectors, exchange fresh water pump, thermostat(s), exchange turbocharger Hoses: Replace all flexible hoses and joints on the jacket water and sea water systems. Hoses shall be attached with stainless steel t-bolt clamps (water). Replace all fuel oil hoses.

ABS/USCG approved hose material shall be used. Hose connections shall be crimped.

6 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA/DELIVERABLES:

Submit one legible copy, in electronic media, of a complete record of work performed listing the results of the testing to the COR. Engine to be tested for proper operation upon completion with Chief Engineer.

7 Period of Performance: April 8, 2024 through June 20, 2024.

8 Location: The TS KINGS POINTER is moored alongside her pier at the United States

Merchant Marine Academy located at 300 Steamboat Rd, Kings Point, NY 11024.