20 -- ETF40B Marine Gas Turbine Engines

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a contract to Vericor Power Systems LLC for the assembly, testing, and delivery of 24 SLEP and 4 Pack-up Kit ETF40B marine gas turbine engines in fiscal year 2006, with an option to procure an additional 24 SLEP and 4 PUK ETF40B engines in fiscal year 2007. The contract encompasses not only the procurement of power producer groups but also includes the teardown, inspection, repair, modification, reassembly, testing, and servicing required to restore the engine output group hardware to full operating condition. Vericor Power Systems, as the sole manufacturer of the E/TF40B marine gas turbine engine, is uniquely qualified with the necessary technical expertise, data, and facilities to meet the Navy's stringent delivery schedule. This effort supports the Navy’s commitment to maintain and enhance the operational readiness of its marine gas turbine engines by leveraging Vericor's specialized capabilities. The contract reflects a critical maintenance and upgrade program for the ETF40B engines, which are essential for naval vessel propulsion systems. The procurement and service tasks are expected to ensure these gas turbine engines achieve extended service life while maintaining performance and reliability standards required by the Naval Sea Systems Command.