PD-42-0030; PIP – Rolls Royce Marine Gas Turbines   2

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to solicit a sole source contract to Rolls- Royce Marine North America, Inc. (RRMNA) for Rolls-Royce Marine Gas Turbine Engines and their related shipboard auxiliary systems on all applications used throughout the U.S. Navy. Specifications. This solicitation is expected to result in a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a sole source basis to RRMNA. The ordering period is anticipated to be sixty (60) months, with a period of performance of seventy-two (72) months.

RRMNA, as the OEM, is the sole owner of the rights to the proprietary design, fabrication, and assembly drawings that support this equipment. Additionally, RRMNA is the sole owner of proprietary processes and procedures for the fabrication of engine parts, systems and sub-systems, as well as the sole owner of proprietary processes and procedures for the accomplishment of critical maintenance and repair actions. As a result, RRMNA is the only contractor qualified to perform the efforts associated with the Statement of Work under this requirement.

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), RRMNA is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy's requirements for the specified effort. The proposed award and resulting contract modifications are for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of michael.b.excll.civ@us.navy.mil & emily-rebecca.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil using the contact information provided in this synopsis.