Z-Drives

Action Code:  Synopsis 

Class Code: 2010

Subject: Fixed Pitch Azimuth Thrusters

Solicitation No.: W912BU20Q0005

Set-Aside Code: N/A

Response Date: January 30, 2020, 14:00 EST

Delivery To: USACE Wilmington District Service Base, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description of Work: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed price contract for two (2) new fixed pitch azimuth thrusters for the split-hull hopper Dredge CURRITUCK, with an option for two (2) spare fixed pitch azimuth thrusters. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, operates the Dredge CURRITUCK along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and Eastern Gulf Coast.

The principal requirements of the thrusters shall be as follows:

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall meet the following requirements:

• Diesel driven Z-drive arrangement

• Nozzle type propeller

• Application for main propulsion

• Dimmer for illuminated instruments

The existing fixed pitch azimuth thrusters specifications are listed below:

Note that English units are provided in parenthesis.

Power: 250 kW (340 hp)

Input Speed: 1800 rpm

Reduction Ratio: 3.30:1

Propeller Diameter: 950 mm (37.4 inches)

Depth Adjustment: 700 mm (27.56 inches)

This acquisition will be made using Request for Quote, a single award will be made as a whole, to the lowest priced, responsive bidder determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR Part 12 Procedures, as a Full and Open procurement. The closing date and time for quotes is projected to be on or about January 30, 2020 at 14:00 pm EST; however, this information is subject to change. Offerors should review the entire solicitation once it is posted.

Period of performance, fixed pitch azimuth thrusters shall be delivered 9 months after contract award.

The NAICS Code for this project is 333618.

Issue date for the Requests for Quotes, Solicitation No. W912BU20Q0005 is anticipated on or about December 20, 2019, as an unrestricted procurement.  The quote openings are projected to be conducted on January 30, 2020 at 02:00 PM. EST; however, this information is subject to change. Offerors should review the entire solicitation once it is posted.

Solicitation documents, plans, and specifications will only be available via beta.SAM.gov at the   homepage https://beta.sam.gov/ Under All Awards Data, drop down Contract Opportunities. Registration for plans and specifications should be made via beta.SAM.gov internet homepage and hard copies will not be available. All questions will be submitted via e-mail and have the solicitation’s number referenced in the subject line. All questions will be sent to: michael.j.kassin@usace.army.mil.  No telephone requests will be accepted.  It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor beta.Sam.gov for any amendments.

The solicitation will contain FAR provision 52.204-7; therefore a respondent must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.