TH-73A Powerplant Engine: Engineering Support Services
ID: N6852024R0062Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), is seeking potential vendors to provide Engineering Support Services for the TH-73A powerplant engine (PT6B-37A) in Jacksonville, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring access to essential technical data, local engineering support, and compliance with safety regulations while maintaining the engine's performance and reliability, primarily utilizing resources from Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 5:00 PM on September 9, 2024, to the designated contacts, Karen Harris and Jessica McGee, via email, as this request for information is part of a market survey and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    The performance work statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing engineering support services for the Navy's TH-73A training helicopter engine (PT6B-37A) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE). The contractor will be responsible for ensuring access to technical data necessary for maintaining the engine's performance and safety, primarily sourced from Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Key requirements include providing technical data through the My P&WC Power Customer Portal, local engineering support services, and responding to technical assistance requests within specified time frames. Services must be offered at designated locations like Naval Air Station Whiting Field, within a flexible work schedule that aligns with federal holidays. All contractor personnel must meet U.S. citizenship and security clearance standards. The PWS emphasizes strict adherence to safety regulations, including OSHA requirements, and mandates ongoing quality assurance through random inspections and customer feedback. Additionally, the contractor must manage subcontractors effectively and ensure compliance with personnel requirements set in the document. The PWS serves as a guideline for potential bidders on the RFP, defining the operational boundaries and safety protocols crucial for executing the service contract related to military aircraft maintenance.
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