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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on November 8, 2017. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

DYNAMOMETER TESTING OF PAXMAN VALENTA MARINE DIESEL ENGINES

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70Z04018Q60336Y00Federal

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NAICS: 336611
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IFB 26-07 Ranger Shipyard Repairs
Solicitation # BD-27-1070-MMA01-PURCH-134561
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is soliciting bids under solicitation number BD-27-1070-MMA01-PURCH-134561 for the dry docking, related inspections, and repairs of the Training Vessel Ranger, a U.S.C.G. inspected school ship. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, parts, and materials. The project timeline requires the vessel to be available on December 11, 2026, with the haul-out occurring no later than December 18, 2026, and final completion by February 19, 2027. Core requirements include hauling, blocking, shoring, and relaunching the vessel, with the contractor maintaining the ship out of the water until all dry-dock items and the U.S. Coast Guard hull inspection are complete. Specific tasks include hull zinc replacement, painting of ground tackle and cleats, and rudder shaft packing inspection, with optional services available for cooling system coolant replacement, gunnel repairs, and main deck coating using International Interthane 990 deck red. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the greatest overall value based on cost and evaluation criteria. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a complete package including bidder information, tax compliance, non-collusion certification, debarment and suspension certification, a price proposal, and three institutional references. The vendor must comply with non-discrimination laws, conduct criminal background and sexual offender registry checks on all personnel, and indemnify the Academy against patent infringement and other damages. Records must be maintained for seven years following final payment. The Academy reserves the right to amend or terminate the contract with or without cause, and the vessel shall not be launched until authorized by an Academy representative.
MMA01 - Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 14 days

General Info

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

2401 HAWKINS POINT RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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MOU_Appendix_F.doc

DOC

MOU_Appendix_G.doc

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Paxman_Dyno_Sources_sought.doc

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SFLC_QA.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sflc Procurement Branch 2(00085)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA
Office AddressALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA
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STEVEN D. POWELLPURCHASING AGENT

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THE USCG SURFACE FORCES LOGISTIC CENTER SEEKS TO FIND SOURCE INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Dynamometer test PAXMAN VALENTA 16R200M marine diesel engines horse power range of 1000 to 4000 BHP. The contractor shall test the engine on a test bed utilizing the following test schedule and record the results on an approved test sheet, in accordance with the attached test procedure the dynamometer test shall be approximately two days. There will be an overload test, a governor droop test and governor control line test Basic Test - Start engine set idle to and run at 600 rev/min no load; carry out a general check for oil leaks, water leaks, and correct functioning of engine. J/W shall be at least 140 deg F before beginning the basic test. - The over speed trip and air valve operation shall be tested IAW Paxman Repair & Overhaul Manual, Section H, subsection D, chapter 2. - At ten minute intervals increase erpm by 100 until max of 1500 erpm no load is achieved. When complete reduce speed and begin basic test below. Time Rev/Min BHP - Hour 600 221 - Hour 700 341 - Hour 800 495 - Hour 900 689 - Hour 1,000 925 - Hour 1,100 1209 - Hour 1,200 1542 - Hour 1,300 1929 - Hour 1,400 2,374 1- Hour 1,500 2,880 - Hour 1,500 3.100 - The overload stop setting should be set while the engine is still running at full load and speed, 1500 erpm & 3100 bhp 0 + 1.5% (3100 3147 bhp) - The speed stop screw is to be set at 1525 erpm when the engine is producing full load. (Rack measurements are to be recorded) - Upon completion of the above part of the test reduce load to verify the governor droop and record. - After verifying droop reduce engine speed to idle and record lube oil pressure. The minimum acceptable lube oil pressure at idle is 50 psi. - The test shall also include a demonstration of the engines governor control line by running the engine up to 2880 bhp at 1525 rpm. Stall down the governor control line and record the engine rpm, load, governor output, fuel rack positions, and boost pressure at the following points: Speed (rpm) Max Output (bhp) Min Output (bhp) 1500 3147 3100 1500 2880 2880 1200 2640 2550 1000 1900 1800 800 1300 1200 600 850 750

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