SSN_N10224R4080.pdf

Sources Sought Notice N10224R4080

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation at this time.

GENERAL:

This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The purpose of this contract is to obtain maintenance and repair services to support the engine room console (ERC) and automation systems on the USNS Supply and T-AO Class. Contractor shall provide engineering, maintenance, and repair services utilizing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or OEM equivalent parts to maintain and support shipboard equipment.

NAICS Code: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Size Standard: $12.5M

The anticipated period of performance is a five (5) year ordering period and includes FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, for an extension up to six (6) months to be executed at the Government’s discretion.

The is NOT a request for Quote or Proposal. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this notice. If a synopsis/solicitation is posted in the future, the information provided herein may differ.

BACKGROUND:

Military Sealift Command (MSC) owns and operates approximately 130 ships. These vessels fulfill various missions such as underway replenishment, oceanographic research, cable repair, roll-on/roll-off, container carriage, special mission, and dry and refrigerated cargo support. MSC’s Engineering Directorate is responsible for aspects of ship maintenance, repair, alteration; Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering support; Root Cause Analysis (RCA);

Safety, Damage Control, and Environmental program support; and various Shipboard Inspection Programs (SIP) to assess material readiness of the MSC fleet.

L3 Technologies, Inc.(L3) equipment and Software is currently installed on a multitude of MSC vessels which include the T-AO Class and T-AOE USNS Supply.

The 12 T-AO Class vessels are currently equipped with a TANO Engine Room Console (ERC) System. The T-AO ERC Obsolescence Mitigation Program is in the process of updating the TANO Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) analog input cards and modernizing the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Input/Output (I/O) collection hardware and software communication throughout the vessel to a WAGO Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) System. The USNS SUPPLY system is built and designed by L3 Westwood (control workstation and electrical interfaces to the switchboard), L3 Henschell (Data Acquisition Units), L3 Maritime Systems (software), and L3 MAPPS (engine controller).

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work for this requirement includes, but is not limited to, technical representative services, engineering services, parts, parts repair services and storage for the MSC T-AO Class and USNS Supply vessels. Respondents are not required to provide all parts and services but shall specify which elements can be performed or provided.

1.0 Equipment/Systems: The Contractor may be required to repair/work onboard equipment to include but not limited to the following:

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE T-AO (Tanker Auxiliary Oiler) KAISER CLASS

1.1 Bridge Equipment

1.2 Engine Room Console

1.3 Tank Level Indicator System

1.4 Cargo Control Console

1.5 Machine Space Remote

1.6 Cargo Deck Remote

1.7 Local Control Panel

1.8 Ship Service Generator Console

1.9 Propulsion Control Console

PROPULSION SYSTEMS

1. Verify/Calibrate the following Thermocouple Circuits:

P/S ME CYLINDERS A-1 THROUGH B-5

P/S ME LFT BK TC INLET EXH GAS TEMP (INDICATION)

P/S ME RGT BK TC INLET EXH GAS TEMP (INDICATION)

P/S ME LFT BK TC OUTLET EXH GAS TEMP

P/S ME RGT BK TC OUTLET EXH GAS TEMP

P/s ME LFT BK TC INLET EXH GAS TEMP (SLOWDOWN CONDITION)

P/S ME RGT BK TC INLET EXH GAS TEMP (SLOWDOWN CONDITION)

2. Verify/calibrate the following ME Bearing Temps and shutdown set points.

P/S ME MAIN BEARING NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6

P/S ME INNER THRUST BEARING TEMP

P/S ME OUTER THRUST BEARING TEMP

3. Verify/Calibrate Main Engine Fuel Rack Indications for both Port and Stbd.

4. Verify/Calibrate Port and Stbd Pitch Circuits

5. Verify/Calibrate the following Shutdown Circuits:

P/S ME ELECTRICAL OVERSPEED

P/S ME MECHANICAL OVERSPEED

P/S ME LUBE OIL PRESSURE LOW/LOW

P/S ME JW TEMP HI/HI

P/S ME PULL CABLE

6. Verify/Calibrate the following circuits in LECS:

P/S ME LFT BK TURBOCHARGER RPM

P/S ME RGT BK TURBOCHARGER RPM

P/S ME COMBINE CONTROL

P/S ME ENGINE RPM

P/S ME SPEED SIGNAL CONDITIONING

7. Verify/Calibrate the following circuits in ERC:

P/S SUPPLY VOLTAGES

P/S REFERENCE VOLTAGES

P/S BLINK FREQUENCY

P/S SHAFT RPM

P/S ENGINE RPM

P/S TURBOCHARGER RPM AND TEMP

P/S FUEL RACK POSITION

P/S THROTTLE POSITION

P/S PTO TORQUE (187 & 191 SERIES ONLY)

P/S ME IDLE RMP LIMITS

P/S ME RPM SLEW RATE LIMITS

P/S SLOWDOWN RPM LIMITS

P/S MODE 3

P/S MODE 4

P/S LOAD LIMIT CURVE

P/S FUNCTION GENERATOR

P/S SHAFT BRAKE SETPOINTS (198 SERIES ONLY)

8. Verify/Calibrate the following circuits in SCC:

P/S CONTROL TRANSFER

P/S THROTTLE POSITION

P/S PITCH INDICATIONS (BRIDGE WINGS, FIDDLE BOARDS AND SHIP CONTROL

CONSOLE)

P/S SHAFT RPM INDICATIONS (BRIDGE WINGS, FIDDLE BOARDS AND SHIP

CONTROL CONSOLE)

MONITORING SYSTEMS

1. ENGINE ROOM CONTROL (ERC):

Verify/calibrate P/S electronic circuits (from Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) to meter in ERC)

2. CARGO/BALLAST CONTROL CONSOLE (CBCC):

Verify/calibrate P/S electronic circuits (from RTU to meter in Cargo; also SAAB simulation) Take covers off, inspect, clean and grease if necessary, all 01 deck mounted transducers (FAS stations).

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE T-AOE (Fast Combat Support) SUPPLY CLASS The Contractor may be required to repair/work on the anticipated major systems/components of the Machinery Plant and MCCS, which include but are not limited to:

- Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS)

- Propulsion Control System

- Cargo Control System

- Electrical Plant Control System

2.0 Parts: Attachment 1 contains a rough draft list of parts that may be needed under this requirement. After reviewing, please include in your capability statement which parts, if not all of them, could be provided by your company. In addition please state if the Respondent is able to purchase, create and store pneumatics materials as a kit for future requirements.

Specific task descriptions and instructions shall be provided with each Task Order (TO) Performance Work Statement (PWS) issued under the anticipated IDIQ. Some TOs may include emergent work and require a quick turnaround time. Some services may require short travel notice; other work may require a quick study or analysis.

The work may be required to be performed in various CONUS and OCONUS locations: Typical places of performance include, but are not limited to the following: Boston MA; Earle, New Jersey; Baltimore, Maryland;

Norfolk, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San

Francisco, California; San Diego, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; Guam; Saipan; Subic Bay, Philippines; Singapore;

Yokosuka, Japan; Sasebo, Japan; Diego Garcia; Bahrain; Jebel-Ali, United Arab Emirates; Duqm, Oman; Rota, Spain; Great Britain; Turkey; Gaeta, Italy; and Naples, Italy.

SOURCES SOUGHT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

It is requested that interested businesses submit a capability statement outlining their company profile, small business standing, ability to perform in accordance with the above information, and intent of subcontracting.

Submission is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry.

Responses should reference the Sources Sought Notice and shall include the following information:

(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location, Unique Entity ID number, and CAGE Code.

(b) Point of contact, telephone number, address, and email address.

(c) Describe Respondent’s ability to support this requirement in accordance with the above scope of work.

If the Respondent cannot provide all parts or service requirements, specify which systems, services or parts can be supported.

(d) Describe any past performance efforts with a similar scope to the proposed requirement. Provide contract numbers, dollar value, and the period of performance for each contract referenced in response to this sources sought notice.

(e) Include any recommended edits to the parts list with your response.

(f) Answers to the following questions:

1. Is your firm the OEM for any of the subject systems?

a. If not the OEM, do you have an OEM authorization letter?

b. If claiming OEM rights to any of the subject systems and/or parts, does your firm authorize any other company to perform services and/or provide parts for the subject system without your firm’s assistance or authorization?

2. Do you currently own the proprietary and technical data rights to any of the subject systems? If so, please provide proprietary and technical data rights documentation.

3. Can the Respondent perform the required services for any of the subject systems and/or provide subject parts without having to utilize another company for technical data?

(g) Include any other supporting documentation

Responses are requested, via email, prior to 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 29 May 2024. The point(s) of contact are Taylor Dunn at taylor.r.dunn4.civ@us.navy.mil and Brandy Hernandez at brandy.j.hernandez6.civ@us.navy.mil

QUALIFICATIONS:

This work is anticipated to be performed by the OEM, certified OEM vendors, or MSC approved non-OEM equivalent vendors.

In order to be considered a qualified provider, contractors shall be either the OEM, OEM authorized parts provider and/or service provider, or MSC Qualified Non-OEM Parts and/or Technical Field Service Providers.

Contractors may request qualification as a MSC qualified non-OEM service or parts provider.

Pursuant to COMSINST 4490.1C, vendors other than the OEM that are not certified by the OEM (ex. Letter from OEM on OEM Letterhead delineating that said Vendor is a certified parts and labor provider) can seek Qualification from MSC. Vendors are encouraged to visit https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard- Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/ in order to gain Non-OEM Qualification which is only to be used on MSC Vessels.