99 -- T-AOE CONTROLS SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMED CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE AND DYNAMIC RESPONSE ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATIONS

This contract involves the modification of the T-AOE ship control automation software module by a control systems company, specifically Rolls Royce Naval Marine, Incorporated, who will also recommend a methodology for performing the dynamic response analysis of the system. The task includes updating the simulation model essential for this analysis. Rolls Royce is being sole-sourced due to their extensive knowledge of the programs and models involved, possession of working copies of the necessary information, and corporate history which enables them to act immediately. The urgency of this task is tied to the timely completion of the T-AOE Machinery Control System Technical Specification. Issued by the Military Sealift Command under the Department of Defense, this pre-solicitation, identified as N00033-07-Q-9055 and posted on July 10, 2007, falls under the NAICS code 541330. The location of the office responsible is Norfolk, Virginia. The key points of contact for this contract are Contract Specialist Chantal M. Rosales and Randall M. Whittier. The effort underscores the importance of leveraging established expertise to meet critical deadlines in upgrading ship control systems and ensuring their effective dynamic response analysis through revised software and simulation models.