RECOVERY--A--A--Evaluation of competitive technologies associated with a DDG 51 Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system proof of concept demonstration

RECOVERY. This notice is provided for informational purposes only. The project will be partially funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, project 4201S. The proposed action will be to award a $800,000 modification to contract N00024-05-C-4217 for evaluation of competitive technologies associated with a DDG 51 Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system proof of concept demonstration. HED is aimed at improving the operating efficiency of the engineering plant on DDG 51 Class Ships and is intended to demonstrate the capability for significant fuel savings. This supports the national defense imperative to reduce dependence on foreign non-renewable energy resources. The contractor is Curtiss Wright Electromechanical Corporation, 1000 Cheswick Ave., Cheswick, PA 15024. The contract was competitively procured under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the development of related technologies. Due to the nature of the effort being research and development in new technologies, a cost plus fixed fee modification to the contract is contemplated. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. For questions contact the Contracting Officer, Timothy A. Starker at (202) 781-3944, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376.