59 -- DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLER PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Notice Date

August 17, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army Corps of Engineers, Dist New Orleans, PO Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160

ZIP Code

70160

Solicitation Number

DACW29-01-R-0032

Response Due

September 26, 2001

Point of Contact

Eileen M. Darby, Contracting Officer, (504) 862-1996

Description

The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has a requirement for the replacement of the US Army Corps of Engineer's Large Class Hopper Dredge Wheeler's Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Propulsion Control System. The complete electric system shall be consistent with ABS and USCG requirements. The system shall utilize a current technology electronic logic controller. The installation shall include the complete replacement of the engine controls to both Woodward model 701 electronic speed controllers on EGB-35P mechanical governors, pitch controls, pitch cylinders, pitch motors, pitch limits, pitch feedbacks, clutch controls, all meters, lights, pushbuttons and controls for four Control Stations, hydraulic pump controls and hydraulic oil head tank level controls. Offeror shall adapt to the existing plant and equipment as necessary for proper operation with the CPP control system. A site visit is recommended by appointment, for scheduling contact Bob Brockway (504) 862-2049. The new system shall be installed with a minimum of modifications to the existing systems such as diesel engines, governors, CP pressure distribution system, hydraulic system, etc. Technical documentation for the control system, including detailed drawings, electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams and control logic and software shall be provided. On-site training and support to Corps personnel is required. The offeror shall provide all supervision, services, labor, materials, articles, facilities, and equipment for the work described above. This solicitation is issued as an unrestricted procurement. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3625 and the business size is 750 employees. The NAICS code is 335314. The requirement is being procured as a firm fixed price contract under FAR 12, Commercial Items. This is a best value procurement action. The significant evaluation criteria at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items included in paragraph (a) of that provision is Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above in descending order of importance. For this procurement, technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Solicitation DACW29-01-R-0032 will be available on August 21, 2001. All interested parties may request a complete solicitation package in writing by fax (504) 862-2889 Attn: Eileen M. Darby, stating the solicitation number, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number and facsimile number. No telephone requests will be accepted. Proposals are due on September 26, 2001 at 1400 hours. NOTE: Contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet. Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by this agency.

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