T56 Series III Engines

Added: January 4, 2008 The Naval Air Systems Command is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis for a follow-on requirement for maintenance and repair of the Navy's T56 Series III engines under NAICS Code 336412, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. This Sources Sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to FAR Part 10 to determine potential sources and their business size. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. The prospective contract will be for the receipt, inspection, disassembly, repair and/or modification, assembly, testing, and preservation of the T56 Series III Propulsion System, modules, Quick Engine Change Kit (QECK), and components. The Contractor will provide facilities, labor, material, and arrange for outside services, as required, to return items to a Ready For Issue (RFI) condition. The three major modules of the engine to be maintained and repaired under this contract will be Power Sections, Reduction Gear Assemblies, and Torquemeters. These services are currently being obtained under Contract N00019-04-D-0016 with Standard Aero (San Antonio) Inc. The Naval Air Systems Command anticipates an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract of a base year with four (4) option years, with a maximum quantity of 160 Power Sections, 180 Reduction Gear Assemblies, and 140 Torquemeters to be serviced annually. The turn-around time for overhaul and maintenance is 60 calendar days for Power Sections, 70 days for Reduction Gear Assemblies and 60 days for Torquemeters. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is determined to be most advantageous based on the capabilities and overall evaluation of the proposals received.

No promise of a contract award is implied and contractors are not being asked to submit cost proposals. Rather this notice requests capabilities information that illustrates sources can successfully perform this anticipated effort, either directly or through teaming arrangements. Direction to company websites and vague statements of capability are not encouraged.



It is desired that interested firms possess the following approvals, certifications, and/or capabilities:



1. Be factory approved for the repair and maintenance of the Rolls Royce T56 Series III engines and all of its accessories;

2. Be International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001/14000 and Aerospace Standard (AS) 9100 certified.



RESPONSE DEADLINE: Interested sources should submit an unclassified capability package by containing:



1. Company name and address;

2. Company point of contact including email address and phone number;

3. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided;

4. Specifics addressing the company's capability and experience with tasking listed below;

5. Potential teaming arrangements;

6. Related past performance; and

7. General corporate information.



The total submission should not exceed 10 pages. Please note that contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registering and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or by accessing the CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov/. Information provided by Small Businesses who respond with interest in subcontracting opportunities will be forwarded to prime contractors during the request for proposal process. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are requested not later than close of business on 31 January 2008. Responses should be submittted electronically via Email to Lauren Martz, Contract Specialist, at Email lauren.martz@navy.mil with 'SS-N00019-08-R-0012' in the subject line of the email. Alternatively, responses may be submitted via common carrier such as FEDEX, UPS, or USPS by sending two hard copies to the following address:



DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

COMMANDER

ATTN 2.3.2.2.6 BLDG 2272 STE 155

NAVAIR

47123 BUSE ROAD

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1547



PLEASE NOTE: Due to heightened security at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, if you choose to submit your capability package via common carrier, sufficient time should be allowed to make sure it arrives at the above designated receipt location before close of business on the due date. Phone and faxed responses will not be accepted.



The Naval Air Systems Command, PMA-290, Patuxent River, MD intends to hold an Industry Day Conference in February 2008. The goal of the conference will be to gather potential industry feedback in regards to the T56 Series III Engine program. Details regarding the date, time and location of the Industry Day Conference will be posted at a later date.