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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 29, 2006 FBO #1676
MODIFICATION

66 -- Model Positioning/Force Balances/Data Acquisition & Control System

Notice Date

6/27/2006
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541710 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185
 

ZIP Code

93524-1185
 

Solicitation Number

F1SBAA6110B003-A
 

Response Due

7/3/2006
 

Archive Date

9/30/2006
 

Point of Contact

Deanna Wright, Contract Negotiator, Phone 661-277-7706, - Glenda Downing, Contract Specialist, Phone 661-277-8611,
 

E-Mail Address

deanna.wright@edwards.af.mil, glenda.downing@edwards.af.mil
 

Description

*****************Additional Q&A data and answers: ****************************************************************** (1) 6-DOF Research Grade Balance * Balance Type -- Is this an internal single piece sting type? Yes * Balance Front End Type -- Cylindrical? Cylindrical with some sort of taper and pin attachment or recommend a model attachment configuration. We prefer to have both balances with the same attachment configuration. Since we don't have any models to mount at this time, we are open to mounting configuration suggestions. * Balance Back End Type -- Taper? We don't have any existing equipment at this point to attach the balances to so we are open to recommendations. We anticipate some kind of taper attachment or another configuration that provides a rigid mount. * Diameter = 0.750 inch The smallest diameter possible to provide the performance required with a safety factor of at least 2 at the monitored sections. * Length? We didn't specify a balance length as we intended to allow flexibility in design for the balance, model mount and overall sting arrangement. We anticipate the selected vendor will propose a design that will allow maximum model-to-support distance in order to minimize aerodynamic wall interference while the model is yawed. * Full scale loads @ Balance Moment Center NF=250, AF=30, PM=300, RM=150, YM=150, SF=75 Yes. * Resultant Standard Deviation Error (%of FS) NF=0.10, AF=0.10, PM=0.10, RM=0.25, YM=0.10, SF=0.10 NF=+/- .05-.10%, AF=+/- .05-.10%, PM=+/- .05-.10%, RM=+/- .10-.25%, YM=+/- .05-.10%, SF=+/- .05-.10% * Failure Safety Factor -- The Internal Balance will be designed using Von Mises Theory. The maximum stresses will be calculated using Pro-Mechanica Finite Element Analysis Software. The Balance will have a safety factor of 1.5 to 2 based on the ultimate strength of the material. We prefer a minimum safety factor of at least 2.0 at the balance monitored sections, but we will consider any value proposed. * Balance Calibration Matrix -- We will propose a 6X27 calibration matrix instead of the modified 6X39. Ok. .(1) 3-DOF Student Grade Balance * Balance Type -- Is this an internal single piece sting type? Yes. * Balance Front End Type -- Cylindrical? Cylindrical with some sort of taper and pin attachment or recommend a model attachment configuration. We prefer to have both balances with the same attachment configuration. Since we don't have any models to mount at this time, we are open to mounting configuration suggestions. * Balance Back End Type -- Taper? We don't have any existing equipment at this point to attach the balances to so we are open to your recommendations. We anticipate some kind of taper attachment or another configuration that provides a tight and rigid mount. * Diameter = 0.750 inch The smallest diameter possible to provide the performance required with a safety factor of at least 2 at the monitored sections. * Length? We didn't specify a balance length as we intended to allow flexibility in design for the balance, model mount and overall sting arrangement. We anticipate the selected vendor will propose a design that will allow maximum model-to-support distance in order to minimize aerodynamic wall interference while the model is yawed. * Full scale loads @ Balance Moment Center NF=250, AF=30, PM=300, RM=0, YM=0, SF=0 Yes. * Resultant Standard Deviation Error (%of FS) NF=0.50, AF=0.10, PM=0..50 NF=+/-0.50%, AF=+/-.05-0.10%, PM=+/-.50% * Failure Safety Factor -- The Internal Balance will be designed using Von Mises Theory. The maximum stresses will be calculated using Pro-Mechanica Finite Element Analysis Software. The Balance will have a safety factor of 1.5 to 2 based on the ultimate strength of the material. We prefer a minimum safety factor of at least 2.0 at the balance monitored sections, but we will consider any value proposed. * Balance Calibration Matrix -- We will propose a 3X9 calibration matrix. Ok. PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL OFFADD: AFFTC/PKT Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524 SUBJECT: Model Positioning/Force Balances/Data Acquisition & Control System REF NO.: F1SBAA6110B003 DUE: 20 June 2006 POC: Deanna Wright, deanna.wright@edwards.af.mil; 661-277-7706 (ph), 661-275-7859 (fax) DESC:The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, This acquisition is a total small business set aside. The NAICS code is 541710. The following items will be procured: The following item will be procured: Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical quote, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a Research and Development contract in accordance with FAR Part 13. Anticipated Award date is 10 July 2006. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 03 July, 2006. Responses should be submitted to: Directorate of Contracting, AFFTC/PKTA (Attn: Deanna Wright), 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Building 2800, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Fax: (661) 275-7859 or email: deanna.wright@edwards.af.mil. This notice of intent is a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Edwards AFB, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA

Zip Code: 93524

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01078346-W 20060629/060627220716 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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