20 -- OUTBOARD ENGINES THAT CAN OPERATE USING A VARIETY OF FUELS

Notice Date

May 7, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

ZIP Code

22134-5010

Response Due

June 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Major S.J. Colcombe, 2033 Barnett Ave Suite 315, Quantico, Va 22134-5010, Major S.J.Colcombe phone (703) 784- 2006 EXT 2703, e-mail colcombesj@mcsc.usmc.mil, Fax (703) 784-2314

E-Mail Address

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Description

DESC: The Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is issuing this Request For Information (RFI). MARCORSYSCOM is conducting a market investigation on the availability of outboard engines that can operate using a variety of fuels. The current systems can only burn gasoline. For safety and logistical reasons the Marine Corps will be eliminating gasoline as a primary fuel for its deployed and garrison units. The only fuels that will be routinely available are JP5 and JP8. The Marine Corps operates its outboard engines on small craft during raid and reconnaissance operations. The small craft are routinely deployed from submerged submarines and used in heavy surf conditions (which can capsize the craft). As a result the engines are frequently flooded by water. The engines require that any water flooding the engine can be quickly purged and the engine re-started. An additional operational concern is the safety of the Marines operating and riding in the craft. These personnel are frequently in the water in close proximity to the craft while the engine is operating. In the past open propeller designs have caused serious injuries. The Marine Corps is interested in a propulsion design that minimizes the chance of injury while maintaining performance. 1.The Marine Corps flushes the cooling system of the current engines with fresh water after use. This is done by placing the cooling system intake in a container of fresh water and then operating the engine. To simplify this process, we are interested in an engine design with an integral flushing system. This system would allow the fresh water to be poured through the cooling system without operating the engine. 2.The Marine Corps is interested in engines in the 55-hp range for its current craft. There is future interest in engines in the 70-hp, 100-hp and 150-hp ranges. 3.The Marine Corps anticipates procuring quantities of engines ranging from a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 525. 4.Companies that can meet the requirements described above are requested to submit a Capability Statement by 8 June 01 to: COMMANDER ATTN: Major Colcombe, Code CTQ, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 BARNETT AVE SUITE 315, QUANTICO VA 22134-5010, which addresses the following items: a. Availability of 55, 70, 100 or 150-hp outboard engines with some combination of the following characteristics: (1) Operate primarily on JP5 and JP8 fuel (2) Can quickly purge water flooding the fuel system and then re-start (3) Propulsion unit design that minimizes the chance of injury without loss of engine horsepower d. Has an integral flushing system b. If engines are unavailable at this time, describe any plans to produce engines in the future with the desired capabilities. c. Describe the resources needed (financial and/or labor) to produce a 55-hp design with all of the desired capabilities within one year. d. Describe any teaming arrangements you have (or anticipate) with other companies to produce an engine with the desired capabilities. e. Rough order of magnitude cost estimate for a production version of the 55-hp engine with all of the desired capabilities. f. Production rate capability. g. Any additional fuels that can be burned besides JP5 and JP8. 5.No solicitation document exists at this time. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. CITE: (W-147 SN336282)

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010509/20SOL005.HTM (W-127 SN50L459)