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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 07, 2006 FBO #1623
SOURCES SOUGHT

A -- Light-Emitting Diode Interior Lighting and Filtering

Notice Date

5/5/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336999 — All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 305th CONS, 2402 Vandenburg, McGuire AFB, NJ, 08641
 

ZIP Code

08641
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-06SLED
 

Response Due

6/15/2006
 

Archive Date

6/30/2006
 

Description

Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Interior Lighting and Filtering for Air Mobility Command (AMC) Aircraft. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to explore commercial/government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies to provide a single installation solution to adequately illuminate its aircraft cockpits for daytime missions, non-Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) equipped nighttime missions, and NVIS equipped nighttime missions. Through this RFI, the US Air Force Air Mobility Battlelab is requesting information concerning mature technologies that meet these requirements. 1. AMC has a need for interior lighting solutions for its aircraft that can directly replace the multiple incandescent lamps currently used for cockpit and annunciator illumination. The following bulb types have been identified for replacement on a C-5B and the upgraded Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) C-5B aircraft: a. MS25231-311 ? 28V DC b. MS25235-313 ? 28V DC c. MS25237-327 ? 28V AC d. MS25237-328 ? 6V AC e. MS18209-387 ? 28V AC f. MS24515-718 ? 28V AC g. MS25069-1495 ? 28V AC Modifications to change the power supply to these light bulbs are beyond the scope of this RFI. All solutions should be based upon using the existing power supply for the circuit the socket is connected to. The preferred approach is to use replacement LED bulbs emitting 505 nm or 525 nm LED based Bulbs. 2. LED based replacements require a dimming capability based on existing dimming rheostats/switches for the circuit that the LEDs will be used in. The replacement lighting solution should identify solutions for varying brightness to suit daytime and nighttime ?naked eye? readability using the existing dimming circuitry in the lighting circuit. 3. The replacement LEDs must emit light that conforms to the Aeronautical Systems Center Crew Systems Branch (ASC/ENFC) 96-01 standards for NVIS compatibility. The replacement LEDs must have reduced power requirements and improved lifespan compared to the current incandescent light bulbs. Direct replacement solutions are preferred but all options that comply with the wavelength, chromaticity, and radiance requirements of ASC/ENFC 96-01 for Type I, Class B NVIS devices are requested. 4. The replacement LEDs must also meet daytime visibility requirements listed in the same ASC/ENFC 06-01. 5. Laboratory testing has found that a tinted encapsulation reduces the NVIS radiance of green LED bulbs. This will also help differentiate the LEDs from standard incandescent sources. 6. Some of the existing instrumentation is internally lit and cannot be modified due to the supply chain of these parts. These types of instruments may require a NVIS compatible post light assembly, ring-bezel light assembly, or overlay filter as appropriate. The preferred approach focuses on using post and/or ring-bezel type LEDs. This RFI may be followed by a request for proposal to conduct a Battlelab Concept Demonstration or purchase of products that respondents indicate will meet the requirements of this request. All offerors are strongly encouraged to submit information supporting this request. NOTICE TO FOREIGN OFFERORS: Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures and restrictions that could preclude their participation in this announcement. SUBMISSIONS: Product information may be submitted until close of business Thursday, 15 June 2006. White papers should not exceed five pages and should include cost estimates. Electronic responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word format or Adobe PDF file. Refer technical questions and submit product information to the Air Mobility Warfare Center Battlelab at battlelab@mcguire.af.mil. THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT CONCERNING THIS RFI IS CAPT JESSICA WILLIAMS. Capt Williams can be contacted at (609) 754-7938 or jessica.williams2@mcguire.af.mil. Electronic submittals are strongly encouraged. GENERAL AMB INFORMATION: The United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Battlelab (AMB) is the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) catalyst for innovation across the spectrum of MAF missions and skills. We capitalize on links with industry, laboratories, academia and MAF professionals, to advance the USAF distinctive capabilities of Rapid Global Mobility and Agile Combat Support. The AMB strongly encourages partnering with companies to complete demonstrations through cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs), cooperative agreements, or bailment agreements, but does have a small budget to purchase COTS/GOTS-derived hardware. GENERAL RFI INFORMATION: The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information about market information or capabilities for planning purposes as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.201(e). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Offerors are advised that only Air Force Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds. Offerors are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. For copyright purposes, offerors are also advised that submitting a proposal implies express permission for the Government to use the data, pictures, and other information contained in the submittals. Point of Contact Questions on the objectives or preparation of the white paper and/or technical proposal should be addressed to Capt Jessica Williams, Air Mobility Battlelab, 5656 Texas Ave, Ft Dix, NJ 08640, Commercial (609) 754-7938, battlelab@mcguire.af.mil. Questions related to contracting or cost issues should be directed to SSgt Rosita C. Montoban at rosita.montoban@mcguire.af.mil, Commercial (609)-754-2772 or Mrs. Roseclair Thompson at roseclair.thompson@mcguire.af.mil, Commercial (609) 754-5927.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USAF Air Mobility Battlelab, 5656 Texas Ave, Fort Dix, NJ

Zip Code: 08640

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01042863-W 20060507/060505221954 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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