SOURCES SOUGHT
28 -- 270' WMEC DIESEL GENERATOR SETS
- Notice Date
- 4/18/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333611
— Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, Maryland, 21226-5000, United States
- ZIP Code
- 21226-5000
- Solicitation Number
- 270_WMECD_DIESEL_GENERATOR_SETS
- Archive Date
- 5/21/2018
- Point of Contact
- Kelly Wyatt, Phone: 4105824720
- E-Mail Address
-
Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil
(Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC), In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Section, in support of the 270-WMEC Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) is releasing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information related to commercially-available diesel generator sets for possible replacement of the existing Ship's Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) and Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) on the 270' WMEC B-Class cutters. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov Background - The 270' Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) currently uses two 475 kW SSDGs and a 475kW EDG to provide electrical power to the cutter for ship service and emergency use. The SSDG prime mover is a Caterpillar D398 and the EDG prime mover is a Caterpillar D348. These engines are no longer being manufactured by Caterpillar and replacement parts are becoming harder to find as the finite quantity of available parts is diminishing over time. Obsolescence is the major driver for new generators, however changes in electrical load over time has resulted in routine parallel operation during the day. The intent of the 270-WMEC SLEP is to extend the service life of the 270-WMEC B-Class cutters for an additional 10-15 years. Requirements - Potential diesel powered prime mover/generator combinations (Gen-sets) must meet the following USCG service requirements: 1. The SSDGs and EDG shall have identical power ratings and rated at 475kW to 689kW continuous power at 450 Volts, ungrounded 3-phase, 60-Hz at 0.8 lagging power factor. 2. Each generator shall be capable of operating continuously at any load up to its maximum continuous power rating. 3. Each generator shall be capable of operating at 110 percent of its maximum continuous power rating for a period of 2 hours without damage. 4. Construction of the generator sets shall be in accordance with ANSI C110.1 (IEEE Std. 45) and shall provide continued satisfactory operation within a marine environment. 5. All generators shall be capable of supplying power to the electric system such that the supply to all consuming equipment shall be within the limits defined as Type 1 power in accordance with MIL-STD-1399, Section103. 6. Gen-sets shall be capable of withstanding normal shipboard vibrations. 7. Gen-sets shall be designed and approved for marine use and have a documented service record of at least 2 years of operation in a marine environment. 8. Diesel Engines shall be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 qualified for emissions. 9. Diesel engines must be capable of meeting all performance specifications using either MIL-L-9000 lubricating oil, military symbol 9250 or MIL-L-2104 SAE 40 lubricating oil. 10. Diesel engines must meet all performance requirements while operating on Marine Diesel fuel meeting F76 requirements and Marine Gas Oil meeting ISO 8217-2005 Grade DMA requirements. 11. Diesel Engines shall be water-cooled using a seawater to jacket water heat exchanger arrangement. Generators shall be solidly coupled to the engines on a common base and shall use brushless rotating exciters. 12. Ship's service generators shall be water-cooled while emergency generator can be air or water-cooled. 13. Ship's service gen-sets shall be air start while emergency gen-sets will be started using 8 lead-acid 12V batteries. 14. The input power required to drive the generator at its continuous power rating shall not exceed the engine's Rated Continuous Power. 15. The max gen-set dimensions for ship service are: 182" Long, 62" Wide, and 81" High. The max gen-set dimensions for emergency are: 147" Long, 62" Wide and 81" High. Gen-sets outside this envelope may be not be feasible for installation without major modifications to the vessel. Requested Information - Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following information (including drawings where applicable): 1. General Information Make/Model Power Rating (continuous duty and overload) Overall dimensions Dimensions of major components Mounting dimensions (footprint) and arrangement Maintenance envelope Locations of external connections (air, water, exhaust, electrical, control, etc.) Overall weight (as installed, with and without fluids) List of standard equipment Available options Environmental requirements (temperature, humidity, vibration, etc.) 2. Engine Information Type of engine Speed and power Number of cylinders, displacement, bore, stroke, and compression ratio Type and arrangement of bearings Type and specs of governor Type of fuel required Fuel consumption vs. output Description and specifications of cooling system Description and specifications of starting system Description and specifications of lube oil system Exhaust flow, cooling, and temperature Emissions (EPA Tier) certification Coupling, mounting, and alignment to generator 3. Generator Information Output power (kW), apparent power (kVA), voltage, current, phases, frequency Stator and rotor construction Insulation class Description of exciter Type and specs of voltage regulator Frequency and voltage regulation/stability Description and specifications of cooling system Type and arrangement of bearings 4. Monitoring and Control (M&C) Information Description of monitoring and control features Diagnostics, alarms, interlocks, and shutdowns Remote M&C capabilities Networking capabilities and standards 5. Other Information Availability Supportability and tech services within United States Time in production Estimated timeframe for removal from production Warranty options Standard testing/certification Maintenance requirements and frequency Distributor/dealer support network Lead time for parts and services Recommended spare parts Applicable industry standards and certifications
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USCG/USCGELC/270_WMECD_DIESEL_GENERATOR_SETS/listing.html)
- Record
- SN04893447-W 20180420/180418230751-1b93780be3daf6fbb621644adc78082c (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |