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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 26, 2006 FBO #1522
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28 -- UAV ENGINE

Notice Date

1/24/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336412 — Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 99 CONS, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV, 89191-7063
 

ZIP Code

89191-7063
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-FA4861-06-LGCC006
 

Response Due

1/29/2006
 

Archive Date

2/13/2006
 

Description

NELLIS AFB UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) BATTLELAB IS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION FROM CONTRACTORS THAT MAY PROVIDE A UAV ENGINE WITH THE SPECS IDENTIFIED BELOW. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE REQUEST, PLEASE RESPOND AND IN YOUR RESPONSE, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: 1. YOUR BUSINESS SIZE 2. TIMEFRAME TO PROVIDE ENGINE (ENGINE AVAILABILITY) 3. PRICING ESTIMATE 4. NAICS CODE AN RFP WILL BE ISSUED ACCORDINGLY BASED ON THE RESPONSES RECEIVED. PLEASE SEE BELOW: INITIATIVE: Heavy-Fuel Engine for Small UAV - Will require limited contractor support to help initial set up of engine. Envision this being one technician which would deliver the engine, and assist in running a test stand. After that point, their services are done. - Requires phone tech support available with a minimum of 5hr/month included with a rate for any additional hours. - Contractor needs to be able to deliver an engine mock up by 30 April 06. Tech Requirements Specification Area Power: > 25 hp sustainable for at least 20 minutes Fuel: heavy fuels (diesel or JP-8) Efficiency: SFC of < 0.85 lb/hp-hr at 25 hp setting Size: Engine volume not to exceed 820 in3 Weight: Not to exceed 39 lbs. Noise: demonstrated noise levels of <55 dba @ 164ft (20m) Balance: Engine should be fully balanced for all engine orders and not introduce any un-balance forces into the vehicle. Manufacturing Capability: Must have built at least one engine already and be able to demonstrate it working Service and Maintenance: Reduced number of moving parts over conventional piston engines. Design and Analysis: Must be able to show extensive design, modeling, and simulation of engine to ensure appropriate methodology Configuration/Layout: Flat/Low Profile for reduced frontal drag area. Lubrication: No oil sump POC: 1LT CASSANDRA PROCTOR/702-396-0633/CASSANDRA.PROCTOR@NELLIS.AF.MIL
 

Place of Performance

Address: NELLIS AFB, NEVADA

Zip Code: 89191-7063

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00972005-W 20060126/060124211947 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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