TF-40 Disposal

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for TF-40 Disposal. Two (2) TF-40 Gas Turbines were received for Demilitarization (DEMIL) processing in September of 2023. Turbines were delivered as Beyond Economical Repair (BER) requiring DEMIL processing Due to the severity of the corrosion, both containers are considered BER. Normal DEMIL processing for TF-40 turbines include the following steps: Removal of all exterior electrical harnesses Removal of all exterior tubing and hoses Subsequent draining of all residual fuel oil and lube oil Separation of the gas producer and gearbox assemblies Draining of residual lube oil from gearbox sump Completion of a Drain an