SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Effects of Related and Unrelated Maintenance on the Integrity of Aircraft Electrical Interconnect Systems
- Notice Date
- 4/16/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, ACX-52 W.J. Hughes Tech Center (ACT)
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- DTFA03-02-R-00017
- Response Due
- 4/30/2002
- Archive Date
- 5/30/2002
- Point of Contact
- Jeanine Passetti, (609)485-5352
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to jeanine.passetti@tc.faa.gov
(jeanine.passetti@tc.faa.gov)
- Description
- PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Section at the William J. Hughes Technical Center has a requirement for the following scope of work: <P> Effects of Related and Unrelated Maintenance on the Integrity of Aircraft Electrical Interconnect Systems <P> Background: Maintenance actions are specified to preserve the integrity of aircraft structural and nonstructural systems, but such maintenance actions also have the potential to inadvertently damage or degrade these systems or collocated systems. The objective of this task is to identify both the positive and negative consequences of maintenance action on large transport aircraft electrical interconnect systems. Two approaches will be taken to assessing maintenance effects. An empirical assessment of aged aircraft will attempt to determine EIS degradation associated with improper maintenance. Teams of inspectors will identify improperly installed or maintained electrical interconnect components or improperly installed or maintained systems that may have had a collateral effect on the EIS. The assessment will follow a rigorous protocol and will address both high and low maintenance areas to identify differences in EIS condition attributable to maintenance. Aircraft mo! difications (with or without a Supplemental Type Certificate) will be inspected and identify improper installation and subsequent maintenance effects. A parallel effort will examine the effects of both proper and improper maintenance by simulating the effects of maintenance on wire. This effort will involve exposing EIS components to contaminants and wear resulting from maintenance actions. Wire degradation and flammability effects of compounds improperly applied directly or indirectly to EIS components shall be evaluated. Compounds include materials such as those used for cleaning, corrosion protection, lubricants, paints, etc. Effects from the accumulation of other maintenance related debris (such as drill shavings) will also be evaluated. In all cases, consideration will be given to operationally related accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt and the potential effect of these accumulations when combined with the contaminants and debris described above. Specific Work It! ems: 1. The contractor shall develop a specific work plan following the general approach stated above. The plan will include a. For the Aged Aircraft Assessment i. A description of the constitution of the inspection teams. ii. A draft protocol for inspecting aged transport aircraft iii. A description of how data will be categorized and validated iv. A description of how the data will be analyzed b. For the Simulation of Aircraft Maintenance i. A review of manufacturer's specified inspection and maintenance practices including aging aircraft programs (supplemental inspection programs). ii. A comprehensive list of materials (solids, fluids, gases) used in aircraft maintenance activities including an assessment of the potential effects of these materials on the EIS system. iii. A description of the impact of identified inspection maintenance activities on the EIS. iv. A description of the methods that will be used to simulate the above effects of inspection and maintenance. v! . A description of the data analysis to be used. 2. The contractor shall review the draft plan with the Technical Monitor (AAR 433) and Research Sponsor (AFS 300) and make any necessary changes. 3. The contractor shall execute the mutually agreed upon work plan. 4. The contractor shall hold an interim and final review of the effort Deliverables: ? A draft work plan ? A final work plan ? Two interim letter reports on the task progress ? A final report Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is 12 months from contract award. <P> A Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contract is contemplated. The Government intends to issue the solicitation electronically. Prospective offerors shall request solicitation no. DTFA0302R00017 no later than April 30, 2002 to the attention of Jeanine Passetti, Contract Specialist, at Jeanine.Passetti@tc.faa.gov. Offerors are required to provide a point of contact, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and email address of their company. NOTE: Incomplete or inaccurate information provided by an offeror may result in a company being not notified of critical information or due dates. Offerors are also encouraged to frequently visit www.asu.faa.gov/faaco for any amendments that may be issued to this FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center requirement. <P>
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