This requirement is for the support of Steam Propulsion Plant Elliot Model 44BH-2 Force Draft Blower (FDB) rotors (P/N P8405A101) and associated components.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE  is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement support the Fleet and associated DOD Activities and focus on Steam Propulsion Plant Elliot Model 44BH-2 Force Draft Blower (FDB) rotors (P/N P8405A101) and associated components. This requirement is for a 5 Year Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the storage, overhaul, assessment, and repair to make Ready for Issue (RFI) FDB rotors, PN P8405A101 and associated equipment under Fleet critical spares and NAVSEA 2S COG Programs.  See attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for further details regarding these services.  It sis the Government’s intention to procure these services on a sole-source basis, and to utilize small business set-aside procedures if appropriate.  Accordingly, NSWCPD is requesting information from any and all interested sources in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. 

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required services to meet the NSWCPD's needs as detailed in the attached draft statement of work. Responding statements are not to exceed ten (10) pages in length. Responses shall be in electronic format (Microsoft Word or PDF preferred). A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing), and points of contact (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be sent to Contract Specialist David Torres at david.torres22.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI Forced Draft Blower BOA" All responses must be submitted by no later than 4:30 PM on February 10, 2025.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Primary Point of Contact.:

David Torres,

Contract Specialist

David.torres22.civ@us.navy.mil

Phone: 215-205-4482

Contracting Office Address:

5001 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112-1403

United States