K--PROVIDE SERVICES TO MODIFY A GOVERNMENT-OWNED BRUSH ELECTRICAL MACHINES LIMITED GENERATOR

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), plans to award a sole source contract to Brush Electrical Machines Limited to provide modification services for a government-owned generator, specifically the Brush Electrical Machines Generator Model BDAX-75-125ERH with a 21.0MV rating. The modification will convert the generator into a synchronous motor to be utilized at the DDG-1000 High Speed Generator Test Site managed by NSWCCD. This procurement will be conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 13.5, which covers test programs for certain commercial items. The contract solicitation, identified as N6554008T5197, was posted on May 7, 2008, and does not specify a set-aside status or NAICS code. The Department of Defense's Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is the responsible agency. The purchase focuses on specialized technical work to ensure the generator meets the operational requirements of the high-speed testing facility, emphasizing the need for Brush Electrical Machines Limited's expertise due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and modification requirements.