Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02424E, 2531 Jefferson n Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

H -- BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT TO TEST, DISASSEMBLE, INSPECT, AND ANALYZE THE LM2500 SINGLE SHANK TURBINE AND PAIRED BLADE GAS GENERATORS SOL N00024-97-G-4102 POC T. Mounts, 703-602-0202 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on n multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement N00024-97-G-4102 with FIAT Aviazione, Stabillimento de Brindisi, Casella Postale 227, Italy. Orders will be issued to test, disassemble, inspect, and analyze the LM2500 Single Shank Turbine (SST) and Paired Blade Gas Generators for the LM2500 Marine Gas Turbine Program. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). FIAT is one of four contractors qualified and licensed for level 4 repair of LM2500 gas turbines by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), General Electric Company. The four companies are the only qualified licensed repair facilities that have the necessary technical data, expertise, equipment, and are in line to receive the OEM initiated design changes. No other source has the technical qualifications and the necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companiesinterested in subcontracting opportunities should contact FIAT directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0043)

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