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The Naval Air Systems Command is planning to award a contract to Rolls Royce plc, based in Bristol, England, for Component Improvement Program (CIP) services focused on the AV-8B Pegasus engine. This contract covers a period from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, and involves engineering and support tasks aimed at maintaining system effectiveness and enhancing the affordable readiness of the AV-8B engine. Rolls Royce, as the sole manufacturer and expert for these engines, is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary services. The work encompasses a broad range of technical projects including blade root cracking improvements, foreign object damage (FOD) tolerance upgrades, inspection and repair processes, vibration analysis, corrosion coatings, and various component life assessments and technical reviews. These tasks specifically address the performance and durability of engine components such as low-pressure compressors (LPC), high-pressure compressors (HPC), high-pressure turbine (HPT), and low-pressure turbines (LPT). Additional responsibilities include program management, service sampling, instrumented engine testing, and addressing obsolescence through redesign efforts. The contract also entails reviewing and improving build practices, increasing inspection and repair intervals for fuel management units, and conducting detailed technical analyses such as 3D heat transfer lifing and fatigue crack growth assessments. The comprehensive scope ensures ongoing support and optimization of the AV-8B Pegasus engine, reinforcing Navy aviation readiness through expert engineering and continuous component improvements.

General Info

Rolls Royce awarded 2003 contract for AV-8B engine improvements and support, enhancing readiness.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

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PostedOct 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to contract with Rolls Royce for the Component Improvement Program (CIP) services in support of the AV-8B Pegasus engine. CIP shall provide engineering and support services to maintain systems effectiveness and optimize the affordable readiness of the AV-8B engine. The period or performance shall be 1 January 2003 through 31 December 2003. The base contract and option Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) will consist of engineering and supporting services to conduct CIP project descriptions as follows: LPC FOD Tolerance LPC1V LPB, ASMET Strip and Inspect LPC1 Blade Root Cracking to improve Root and Snubber Coatings, LPC FOD Tolerance LPC2&3 Blades LPB, IGV Mech. Linkage Safety Improvement, RDA, HP HCF-Test & Build, CCOC Instrumented Engine Test, Engine Fine Oil Filter, LPC 2&3 blade roots assessment, Program Management, LPC HCF Test Data Results Analysis, Service Sampling, ELMP Support, Derivation of component lives from flight data, Technical life review w/HPT 1 Disk 3D Heat Transfer/Lifing, Test bed X calibration, SOV/PLAU linkage wear, Obsolescence Database & Redesign 1-2 Items, HPC Tip Grinding, Vibration Analysis, HPC Shaft corrosion ? coatings, LPT1 blade/liner rubs, LPC RCF Corrosion ? Coatings, LPT 1&2 NGV Aluminizing, Turbine Internal Anti-corrosion Coatings, HPC casing dowel removal, EMS Support, FMU Inspection/Repair Interval Increase, NADEP Build Practice OEM Review, and High Pressure Compressor FOD tolerance. NAVAIRSYSCOM intends to procure these services from Rolls Royce plc, Bristol England, the sole manufacturer of the AV-8B Pegasus engines and the only firm with the requisite knowledge and expertise to perform the effort. See Note No. 22. *****