Sources Sought: US Navy Seeking Portable Nitrogen Generator
NCMS is assisting the US Navy to identify a partner with capabilities and experience customizing portable nitrogen generator systems.
Background
The Navy possesses nitrogen generators for use while deployed to meet operational needs. However, the current solution is not easily deployable and does not meet the specifications for select maintenance uses as ships occasionally deploy while some systems are still in a maintenance condition. In these cases, the Navy desires a deployable nitrogen generator system solution that can provide the necessary capabilities to meet underway maintenance requirements at an affordable cost.
Solution Sought
The US Navy is seeking a partner with the capability to customize a ready-for-use portable nitrogen generator system using newly developed Portable Shipyard Nitrogen System Technical Specifications.
Desired Solution Capabilities
See attached Technical Specification For Portable Shipyard Nitrogen System
White Paper Response
Interested parties should provide a White Paper response with no more than ten (10) pages using the format below. Responses are due no later than COB September 11, 2024. All questions or concerns can be addressed to opportunities@ncms.org.
Required Content:
- Describe general approach to meet technical specifications
- Describe assumptions
- Detail the approach and risks to meet technical specifications
- Provide high level project schedule and timing
- Describe rough order of magnitude cost for 1 prototype and production numbers of 20.
- Provide recent and relevant experience in accomplishing similar objectives.
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Click Here to View Technical Specification for Portable Shipyard Nitrogen System