PD-42-0035; Propulsor Product Improvement Program

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for the Navy Propulsor Product Improvement Program (PIP) managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Code 427. The program aims to maintain and improve the operational readiness, safety, reliability, maintainability, and operating/support costs for Bird-Johnson Propeller Company (BJPCo) products, including Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP), Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), Waterjet Propulsors, and Propulsion Shafting systems.

The contractor shall provide non-personal services for engineering support and product improvement. Key activities include:

• Investigative Engineering: Conducting failure analysis, data analysis, modeling, and simulations for Bird-Johnson products. Recommending product improvements for hydrodynamic and fluid power aspects, and performing Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for design modifications.
• Analysis Support: Collecting and analyzing data from service reports and overhauls, conducting failure analysis, testing current and improved components, and developing prototypes.
• Product Improvements: Designing, manufacturing, and testing new parts, components, or systems. Providing engineering and technical information support for corrective actions, implementing hardening for Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and developing improved maintenance procedures.
• Support of Government Testing: Providing personnel to monitor and assist with design improvement tests.
• Fleet and Depot Support: Offering technical support directly to U.S. Navy crafts and activities, including on-site investigations and in-service engineering.
• Logistics Support: Developing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) documentation, including technical manuals and Allowance Parts Lists (APLs).

Deliverables include scientific and technical reports, progress reports, configuration status accounting, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), product drawings, design change notices, and travel reports, as detailed in the Data Requirements List (CDRLs).

Primary place of performance is the Contractor's facility. Occasional travel to various CONUS locations (Walpole, MA; Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Mayport, FL; Pascagoula, MS; Washington, DC) is required. Some work may also occur at a Government site (NSWCPD).

• Non-Personal Services: The contract is for non-personal services, with no employer-employee relationship created.
• Security: Contractor personnel may require security clearances up to CONFIDENTIAL. Specific training (Antiterrorism, OPSEC, Cybersecurity, etc.) is mandatory. Adherence to NISPOM and CUI safeguarding requirements is essential.
• Quality Management: A Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 is required.
• Personnel: Key personnel must be U.S. citizens with specific education and experience in Navy machinery propulsion and controls systems. Non-key personnel also have defined requirements.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division to gather information from potential sources regarding sole source commercial product/service solutions for Maintainability and Availability (M&A) and Technical Data programs for Bird-Johnson Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP), Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), Waterjet Propulsors, Propulsion Shafting systems, and associated components used by the U.S. Navy.

Vendors are requested to provide:

• Brochures, literature, and/or information on their supply/service.
• Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), email address.
• ALL applicable NAICS code(s), business size (small/large), company's socioeconomics (woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.), and DUNS Number.
• Current products capable of meeting or being modified to meet the requirements.
• Typical capabilities included.
• User(s) location and representative for potential agency contact.
• Evidence of an authorized service provider agreement with BIRD-JOHNSON PROPELLER COMPANY, LLC.

Cost Plus Fixed Fee

15-Days from release date.

• The provided information shall not exceed ten pages in length.
• This RFI is for informational/planning purposes only and is not a request for quote/proposal.
• It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.
• Responses are voluntary and do not obligate the government to make an award.
• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.
• Proprietary information must be marked accordingly.

Jenny Tomeo Jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil