MODIFICATION
66 -- Non-Destructive Test Equipment System
- Notice Date
- 5/28/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA - (Aviation), ATTN: CCAM, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W58RGZ15RNDTE
- Response Due
- 6/5/2015
- Archive Date
- 7/27/2015
- Point of Contact
- Rebekah Massey, 2568424946
- E-Mail Address
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ACC-RSA - (Aviation)
(rebekah.j.massey@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Amendment 0001- Paragraph 2.5.3 has been updated to correct the referenced paragraph from 1.11.2 to 2.7.2. PURPOSE: The Aviation Ground Support Equipment Product Management Office (AGSE PMO) located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is interested in gathering information on commercially available Non-Destructive Test Equipment (NDTE) Suite that will meet requirements necessary to complete Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) in military aircraft maintenance environments at fixed military bases or austere forward operating locations worldwide. The NDTE Suite shall consist of an Eddy Current Flaw Detector, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, Bond Tester, Storage/Transit Cases, and associated accessories. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information gathering purposes; this RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. In accordance with FAR 15.202(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. 1.0 NDTE SUITE CAPABILITIES REQUIRED: Product information provided in response to this RFI are not limited to only the capabilities described in section 1 - 4 of this RFI but must have the listed capabilities at a minimum. 1.1 Foreign Object Damage. The test sets (unit) within the suite shall be designed to prevent loss of components which could generate foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. 1.2 Size and Weight. The unit shall be as compact as practical. The weight shall not exceed 7 pounds with batteries installed. The volume shall not exceed 228 cubic inches, with no single dimension exceeding 10 inches. 1.3 Operability. The unit shall be one person portable and operable by personnel wearing full ensemble of mission-oriented, protective posture (MOPP) and cold weather gear. 1.4 Power Requirements. The unit shall operate when supplied with alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) as described below. 1.4.1 AC power. The unit shall operate from 100-250 volt AC, 50 or 60 Hz, automatically selected without operator intervention. AC power can be supplied directly or through means of a battery charger connected to an AC source. 1.4.2 DC Power. The unit shall be capable of operating from a single battery or set of batteries as a primary power source. The unit shall be transportable with the battery or batteries installed. 1.4.3 Battery Type. Batteries required as a power source shall be commercially available, rechargeable and interchangeable between units. 1.4.4 Battery Duration. The battery source shall provide a minimum of 8 hours of continuous use. The unit shall include a visible means of indicating battery charge condition and shall provide a low battery warning in order to perform a post-calibration before the battery or batteries are exhausted. 1.4.5 Auxiliary Battery Pack. An auxiliary battery pack capable of powering the unit shall be provided and operate using commercially available disposable alkaline batteries, size AA, C, or D. The auxiliary battery pack shall be interchangeable between units. 1.4.6 Battery Charging. Battery charging shall be achievable by two separate methods. The unit shall allow the battery to be charged during normal operations while connected to AC power. A separate external battery charger shall be provided for charging a battery not installed in the unit. 1.4.7 Battery Charge Time. The batteries shall require no longer than 4 hours to charge from 50% to 100% capacity, and no more than 8 hours for a complete charge. 1.4.8 Battery Replacement. Battery replacement shall be achievable without a need for tools. 1.5 Environmental Conditions. The unit shall be operable in the following environmental conditions. 1.5.1 Explosive Atmospheres. The unit shall be tested and certified for safe use while operating on batteries in an explosive atmosphere as defined by Class 1, Division 2, Group D, in the National Fire Protection Association code (NFPA 70), Article 500. The testing method shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.6, Procedure I. 1.5.2 EMI Environments. The unit and accessories shall perform to the specifications of MIL-STD 461F, or equivalent, with regard to unit operation in a flight line area. 1.5.3 Operating Temperatures. The unit and accessories shall be operable in temperatures between -5 degrees to +125 degrees Fahrenheit at 95% relative humidity and from sea level to 7280 feet above mean sea level. 1.5.4 Storage Temperatures. The unit and accessories shall be storable in temperatures between - 30 degrees to +160 degrees Fahrenheit with batteries). 1.5.5 Rain and Moisture. The unit design shall prevent water/moisture intrusion. 1.6 Built In Test. The unit shall automatically perform an internal self-test/diagnostic at power on and display the result to the operator. 1.7 Calibration. If the unit requires periodic calibration, the calibration interval shall be greater than or equal to 12 months. 1.8 Software Revisions. Software revisions shall be user installable from a PC running the Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 operating system. 1.9 Operation and Maintenance Manual. Commercial operation and maintenance manual shall be included with each unit. External calibration procedures and adjustments, if applicable, shall be included in the manual. 1.10 Carrying Case. The unit shall include a form-fitted soft-shell carrying case with shoulder strap or chest harness. The soft shell case shall protect the unit from damage during accidental falls/drops up to 18 quote mark while still allowing access to all external connections. 1.11 Storage and Transportation Case. A hard shell storage case shall be provided with the capability to store equipment and accessories listed in paragraph 1.19. The case shall include foam insert with cutouts for individual component insertion. 1.12 External Connections. The unit shall include the following external connection capabilities. 1.12.1 Probe Interface. The unit shall provide interfaces and cabling to probes and accessories without the use of adapters. 1.12.2 Computer Interface. The unit shall include software compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 operating system. The unit shall include cables to enable Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication with a PC through a built-in USB interface or adapter. Software capabilities shall allow updates, uploading and downloading unit program settings, and data reporting utilities such as downloading screen captures. 1.12.3 Printer Output. The unit shall be capable of printing screen presentations and test data. This shall be accomplished through a USB interface to a PC running the Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 operating system and software supplied with the unit. 2.0 EDDY CURRENT FLAW DETECTOR PECULIAR CAPABILITIES REQUIRED 2.1 General. The Eddy Current Flaw Detector (unit) shall use a microprocessor-based, impedance plane display, and have dual frequency capability. The unit shall be rugged, portable and provide a reliable means for performing inspections for detecting cracks, corrosion, and material thickness. 2.2 Function Controls. Function controls shall be menu driven and, at a minimum, include the following functions. 2.2.1 Frequency. The operating frequency shall have a minimum selectable range from 60 Hz to 6 MHz, with a precision of one significant digit from 60-100 Hz (i.e. 10 Hz increments from 60-100 Hz) and two significant digits from 100 Hz to 6 MHz (i.e. 10 Hz steps from 100 Hz - 1 kHz, 100 Hz increments from 1 kHz - 10 kHz, etc.). The unit shall be capable of dual frequency operation. 2.2.2 Gain. The unit shall be capable of at least 85 dB of amplification range for both the vertical (y) and horizontal (x) axis. 2.2.3 Probe Drive. The unit probe drive circuit shall allow the operator to vary the signal driving the probe independent of gain and frequency adjustment. 2.2.4 Phase Rotation. The unit shall allow impedance vector to rotate, as viewed on the display, through a full 360 degrees in one degree or smaller increments in either the clockwise or counter-clockwise directions. 2.2.5 Filters. The unit shall be equipped with high pass, low pass, and band pass filters. The low pass filter shall be selectable over a minimum range from 10 Hz to 500 Hz, and the high pass filter shall be selectable over a minimum range from 0 Hz to 200 Hz. 2.2.6 Alarm Function. The unit shall include an internal alarm (gate) system that will trigger an audible and/or visual alarm when the test signal enters or leaves a designated alarm zone. The alarm function shall be adjustable for size, position, and shape, and useable in both the impedance plane and sweep modes. 2.2.7 Programmable Test Parameters. The unit shall be programmable to store and recall a minimum of 50 test parameter settings. Memory shall enable alphanumeric labeling of programs. Unit programmed settings shall be adjustable after recall. Memory shall retain the settings for a minimum of 300 hours after electrical power is turned off and/or battery power sources removed. 2.2.8 Screen Capture. The unit shall have the capability to freeze and store a minimum of 20 individual screen displays for subsequent review on the unit display or download to a personal computer (PC). 2.3 Display Screen. The unit display shall have a minimum area of 12 square inches, with a minimum resolution of 76,800 total pixels. The display shall provide high visibility in ambient light ranging from indoor illuminance of 110 lux to outdoor illuminance of 100,000 lux in direct sunlight. The display shall have a selectable range for both major and minor divisions. 2.4 Display Persistence. The unit Display Persistence shall be variable and adjustable over a minimum range from 0.2 to 5 seconds, or until cleared by the operator. 2.5 Display Modes. The unit shall display signals in the impedance plane (flying dot), the vertical amplitude versus time (sweep), and dynamic scanner modes. 2.5.1 Impedance Plane Mode. The impedance plane mode shall display signal as an impedance vector representing the vector sum of the test coil inductive reactance and resistance. The impedance plane mode shall be available for both manual and bolt hole scanner modes. The display shall allow for separately controlling horizontal and vertical positioning of the balance point anywhere on the screen. 2.5.2 Sweep Mode. The sweep mode shall display the vertical impedance plane component of the signal as a function of time. The unit shall be capable of synchronizing with an external accessory signal. 2.5.3 Dynamic Mode. The display shall have a dynamic mode compatible with the bolt hole scanner described in paragraph 2.7.2. Dynamic display shall automatically initiate a sweep trace at the start of each scanner probe rotation and use a waterfall type display to show consecutive sweeps or show only the current sweep while automatically erasing the previous sweep information. The full 360 degrees of rotation shall be displayed regardless of any nominal changes in rotation speed of the scanner probe. 2.6 Conductivity and Coating Thickness Measurement. The unit shall be capable of measuring electrical conductivity and non-conductive coating thickness as specified below. 2.6.1 Electrical Conductivity. The unit shall be capable of measuring materials electrical conductivity in the range from 1 to 65% International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS) using 60 kHz. The measurement accuracy for the range from 20 to 65% IACS shall be within 0.5% IACS at +68 degrees Fahrenheit with liftoff up to 0.008 inches. The accuracy for the range from 1 to 65% IACS shall be within 1.0% IACS from +32 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.6.2 Non-conductive Coating Thickness. The unit shall be capable of measuring non-conductive coatings up to 0.025 inches thick. The measurement accuracy shall be within 0.001 inch or 10% of the reading, whichever is greater. 2.7 External Connections. The unit shall include the following external connection capabilities. 2.7.1 Probe Interface. The unit shall be capable of interface with cables, probes and accessories described in paragraph 1.19. 2.7.2 Scanner Interface. The unit shall interface and be compatible with bolt hole scanners. As a minimum, the unit shall provide the following: scanner power, sweep coordination (external triggering), control of scanner probe revolutions per minute (RPM), compatibility with remote null switching on the scanner, and capability to change probes in the field. The scanner control capability shall be included with the unit and be ready for use. 2.7.3 Analog Output. The unit shall have analog outputs to allow for horizontal and vertical component test signal monitoring. 2.8 Unit Equipment List with Accessories. The unit shall consist of the following equipment and required accessories: a.Eddy Current Flaw Detector Instrument, 1ea b.Battery for Instrument, 2ea c.Auxiliary Battery Pack, 1ea d.External Battery Charger, 1ea e.Software, 1ea f.Operation and Maintenance Manual, 1ea g.Soft Shell Carry Case, 1ea h.Hard Shell Storage and Transportation Case, 1ea i.USB cable, 1ea j.7075-T6 Aluminum Standard, 0.008 quote mark, 0.020 quote mark, and 0.040 quote mark EDM notches, 1ea k.6AL-4V Titanium Standard, 0.008 quote mark, 0.020 quote mark, and 0.040 quote mark EDM notches, 1ea l.AZ31B Magnesium Standard, 0.008 quote mark, 0.020 quote mark, and 0.040 quote mark EDM notches, 1ea m.SS304 Stainless Steel Standard, 0.008 quote mark, 0.020 quote mark, and 0.040 quote mark EDM notches, 1ea n.4340 FE Standard, 0.008 quote mark, 0.020 quote mark, and 0.040 quote mark EDM notches, 1ea o.Conductivity Sample Set, 1ea p.Probe, 100-500 kHz, Absolute, 90 bend, 6 inch, quote mark drop, 4ea q.Probe, 100-500 kHz, Absolute, 90 bend, 6 inch, 1/4 quote mark drop with triax connection, 2ea r.Probe, 100-500 kHz, Absolute, 45 bend, 6 inch, quote mark drop with triax connection, 2ea s.Probe, 100-500 kHz, Absolute, straight, 4 inch with triax connection, 2ea t.Probe, 1-2 MHz, Absolute, 90 bend, 6 inch, quote mark drop with triax connection, 4ea u.Probe, 1-2 MHz, Absolute, 45 bend, 6 inch, quote mark drop with triax connection, 2ea v.Probe, 1-2 MHz, Absolute, straight, 4inch with triax connection, 2ea w.Probe, 1-50 kHz,.31 inch diameter, straight shaft with triax connection, 2ea x.Probe, 480 kHz, Conductivity, straight, 1ea y.Probe, 60 kHz, Conductivity, straight, 1ea z.Conductivity Reference Standard, 5 step range from 1.5% to 62% IACS (+ 10% of step value), 1ea aa.Cable, 6 foot, compatible with probes described in 1.19 o through u, 4ea bb.Shim Thickness Gage Assortment, 1ea cc. quote mark Teflon tape, 1ea dd.Hands free chest harness compatible with soft carrying case, 1ea 3.0 ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR PECULIAR CAPABILITIES REQUIRED 3.1 General. The Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (unit) shall provide field nondestructive inspection technicians with a rugged, portable and reliable means for performing ultrasonic inspections for crack detection, corrosion, and material thickness testing. 3.2 Function Controls. Function controls shall be menu driven and, at a minimum, include the following functions. 3.2.1 Pulse Type. Pulse width shall be operator selectable from 30 to 1000 nanoseconds. In the square wave mode the pulser shall have voltage selection capability. 3.2.2 Pulse Repetition Frequency. The unit pulse repetition frequency shall be variable within a minimum range of 50 Hz to 2000 Hz and automatically coupled to the display and gates, as well as freely adjustable in increments no greater than 50 Hz. 3.2.3 Pulse Damping. The unit shall be adjustable by the operator with damping selections of 50 ohms and 200 ohms over a minimum range of 50 ohms to 200 ohms. 3.2.4 Frequency Band. The unit shall operate over a frequency band of 1 to 20 MHz with discrete center frequency selections at 1 MHz, 2.25 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, and 15 MHz. 3.2.5 Gain Control. The unit receiver shall have gain control from 0 dB to 110 dB. The receiver gain control shall provide continuous adjustment with minimum selectable steps of 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 6.0dB. 3.2.6 Modes of Operation. The unit receiver shall have operational modes which include Radio Frequency (RF), full wave, positive half wave, and negative half wave. 3.2.7 Unit Signal Gating. There shall be two independent signal gates generated where one signal gate acts as an interface start. Both signal gates shall be adjustable in the range of 10% to 90% of display screen height. 3.2.8 Alarm Function. The unit shall incorporate an alarm (gate) system that will trigger an audible and/or visual alarm when the test signal enters a designated alarm zone. The alarm function shall be adjustable for size, position, and shape; and be useable in all test modes. 3.2.9 Programmable Test Parameters. The unit shall be programmable to store and recall a minimum of 50 test parameter settings. Memory shall enable alphanumeric labeling of programs. Unit programmed settings shall be adjustable after recall. Memory shall retain the settings for a minimum of 300 hours after electrical power is turned off and/or battery power sources removed. 3.2.10 Screen Capture. The unit shall have the capability to freeze and store a minimum of 20 individual screen displays for subsequent review on the unit display or download to a personal computer (PC). 3.3 Display Screen. The unit display shall have a minimum area of 12 square inches with a minimum resolution of 76,800 total pixels. The display shall provide high visibility in ambient light ranging from indoor illuminance of 110 lux to outdoor illuminance of 100,000 lux in direct sunlight. The display shall have a selectable range for both major and minor divisions. 3.4 Unit Equipment List with Accessories. The unit shall consist of the following equipment and required accessories: a.Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Instrument, 1ea b.Battery for Instrument, 2ea c.Auxiliary Battery Pack, 1ea d.External Battery Charger, 1ea e.Software, 1ea f.Operation and Maintenance Manual, 1ea g.Soft Shell Carry Case, 1ea h.Hard Shell Storage and Transportation Case, 1ea i.Hands free chest harness compatible with soft carrying case, 1ea j.USB cable, 1ea k.Transducer, screw in, 0.25 inch diameter, 5 MHz; and matched wedge/shoes of 45, 60, and 70, degrees for 7075 Aluminum with microdot connection, 2ea l.Contact Transducer, 5 MHz, 0.500 quote mark with microdot connection, 2ea m.Delay Line Transducer, 15 MHz, 0.250 quote mark with microdot connection, 2ea n.Straight Beam Contact Transducer, 10 MHz, 0.250 quote mark with microdot connection, 2ea o.Delay Line Transducer, 5 MHz, 0.375 quote mark with microdot connection, 2ea p.Composite Step Wedge, carbon fiber, 10 step, 0.083 quote mark - 0.008 quote mark Step Wedge, 5 step (0.100 quote mark to 0.500 quote mark ), Aluminum, 2ea q.Step Wedge, 5 step (0.100 quote mark to 0.500 quote mark ), Steel, Nickel Plated, 2ea r.Water Soluble Couplant, 1 gal s.BNC/Microdot Cable, 6 foot t.ASTM-7075-3-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea u.ASTM-7075-5-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea v.ATSM-7075-8-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea w.ASTM-4340-3-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea x.ASTM-4340-5-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea y.ASTM-4340-8-0300 ASTM Standard, 1ea z.IIW TYPE 2 Aluminum BLOCK Standard, 1ea aa.IIW TYPE 2 Steel BLOCK Standard, 1ea 4.0 BOND TESTER PECULIAR CAPABILITIES REQUIRED 4.1 General. The Bond Tester (unit) shall provide reliable means for performing ultrasonic inspections to detect disbonds and delaminations from the front to the back surface in metal to metal, metal to nonmetal, and nonmetal to nonmetal aircraft composite structures. 4.2 Function Controls. Function controls shall be menu driven and, at a minimum, include the following functions. 4.2.1 Frequency Range. The minimum frequency range of the unit shall be from 1 kHz-500 kHz with a precision of two significant digits (i.e. 100 Hz increments from 1 kHz-10 kHz, 1 kHz increments from 10 kHz-100 kHz, 10 kHz increments from 100 kHz-500 kHz, etc. 4.2.2 Gain. The minimum gain range shall be from 0.0 to 48.0 decibels. 4.2.3 Electronic Null/Balance. The unit shall provide an electronic null or balance feature that will center the signal or return to home position on the active screen in all functional modes. 4.2.4 Alarm Function. The unit shall include an internal alarm (gate) system that will trigger an audible and/or visual alarm when the test signal enters or leaves a designated alarm zone. The alarm function shall be adjustable for size, position, and shape, and useable in both the impedance plane and sweep modes. 4.2.5 Programmable Test Parameters. The unit shall be programmable to store and recall a minimum of 50 test parameter settings. Memory shall enable alphanumeric labeling of programs. Unit programmed settings shall be adjustable after recall. Memory shall retain the settings for a minimum of 300 hours after electrical power is turned off and/or battery power sources removed. 4.2.6 Screen Capture. The unit shall have the capability to freeze and store a minimum of 15 individual screen displays for subsequent review on the unit display or download to a personal computer (PC). 4.3 Display Screen. The unit display shall have a minimum area of 12 square inches with a minimum resolution of 76,800 total pixels. The display shall provide high visibility in ambient light ranging from indoor illuminance of 110 lux to outdoor illuminance of 100,000 lux in direct sunlight. The display shall have a selectable range for both major and minor divisions. 4.4 Display Persistence. The unit Display Persistence shall be variable and adjustable over a minimum range from 0.2 to 5 seconds, or until cleared by the operator. 4.5 Unit Equipment List with Accessories. The unit shall consist of the following minimum equipment and required accessories: a.Bond Tester Instrument, 1ea b.Battery for Instrument, 2ea c.Auxiliary Battery Pack, 1ea d.External Battery Charger, 1ea e.Software, 1ea f.USB cable, 1ea g.Operation and Maintenance Manual, 1ea h.Soft Shell Carry Case, 1ea i.Hard Shell Storage and Transportation Case, 1ea j.Hands free chest harness compatible with soft carrying case k.Pitch/Catch probe, low frequency, spring loaded tip,0.750 tip spacing, 1ea l.Resonance probe,110 KHz, 0.625 quote mark diameter case, 1ea m.Resonance probe,165 KHz, 0.500 quote mark diameter case, 1ea n.Resonance probe, 250 KHz, 0.375 quote mark diameter case, 1ea o.MIA probe, right angle, 0.500 quote mark tip diameter, spring loaded housing, 1ea p.MIA probe, right angle, 0.250 quote mark tip diameter, spring loaded housing, 1ea q.Cable, Pitch/Catch probe, 6 foot, compatible with probe described in 3.17.k, 1ea r.Cable, resonance probe, 6 foot, compatible with probes described in 3.17.l to 2.17.n, 1ea s.Cable, MIA probe, 6 foot, compatible with probes described in 2.17.o and 2.17.p, 1ea t.Reference Standard (6 quote mark x 3 quote mark ), approximately 13 ply (0.006 ply thickness) carbon fiber graphite with 0.50 quote mark diameter disbonds at depths of approximately 0.020 quote mark, 0.040 quote mark and 0.060 quote mark, 1ea u.Reference Standard (6 quote mark x 4 quote mark ), three layers of 0.020 quote mark thick aluminum with 1.0 quote mark diameter disbonds between each consecutive layer, 1ea v.Reference Standard (6 quote mark x 6 quote mark ), sandwich panel construction, 1.0 quote mark Nomex honeycomb core with carbon fiber graphite and fiberglass laminates on opposing sides of the standard. The graphite laminate will be 3 plies thick on one-half of the standard and transition to 6 plies thick on the remaining half with a 1.0 quote mark diameter disbond in one quarter and 0.50 quote mark diameter disbond in other quarter. The opposite side of the sandwich panel will be a fiberglass laminate, 3 plies thick. A disbond shall be located beneath each of the three various lay-up configurations (3 plies graphite, 6 plies graphite, and 3 plies fiberglass.), 1ea INSTRUCTIONS: After reviewing the requirements, if you desire to participate in this RFI, you should provide documentation that supports your organization's capability in meeting the requirements. Failure to provide requested and supporting documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities and Non-Destructive Test Equipment availability. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement. Participants are encouraged to explain in detail any business and engineering practices used to manufacture the Non-Destructive Test Equipment. Please provide as much technical data and specifications as possible. Photographs are welcomed. You are also encouraged to identify known and potential problem areas and solutions. It is the Government's desire that interested participants provide the production unit cost and part number of the system(s) submitted in their response. The Government desires that responses be submitted via email in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Windows/Office and/or Adobe Acrobat and addresses each of the above characteristics and any other important technical aspects of the product. Please provide the following information for your organization and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Point of Contact (POC): Phone # for POC: Fax # for POC: E-mail Address: CAGE Code: Web Page URL: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: Based on this NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Large Business (YES/NO) Small Business (YES/NO) Woman Owned Small Business (YES/NO) Small Disadvantaged Business (YES/NO) 8(a) Certified (YES/NO) HUB Zone Certified (YES/NO) Veteran Owned Small Business (YES/NO) Service Disabled Small Business (YES/NO) Central Contractor Registered (YES/NO) Please provide a statement as to whether your company's ownership is domestic or foreign (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). QUESTIONNAIRE: 1.Describe how items and accessories (i.e. batteries, battery chargers, and cables) interface between the Eddy Current Flaw Detector system, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector system, and Bond Tester system. 2.Provide the following system software information a.Describe operating system software and what it is compatible to (version/build) b.Explain format and/or file extension c.Explain how software information is read by a PC 3.Briefly provide a description of your expertise and qualifications for providing and producing hardware to meet the requirements listed. 4.What is the estimated lead-time for first article production? Follow-on production? Maximum manufacturing capacity per month? Per year? 5.Describe your organization's experience in designing and manufacturing the requested hardware. 6.Explain your Quality and Configuration Control Program and how they align with ISO 9001 series. 7.Explain your process for submitting documentation to the Government relative to diminishing manufacturing sources that ultimately affect repair parts availability and overall system life cycle sustainment. 8.Explain your product interface capability with products of similar capabilities available in the commercial market. 9.Provide your product military sales history by contract number, date, customer(s) and quantities. 10.Describe your capability to add increase production if situations require, include how this would be accomplished, required ramp up time, etc. 11.Describe your inspection program. 12.Describe your repair and support program. 13.Describe your warranty period, processes and procedures. 14.Describe the type tests your equipment must complete prior to sale to the commercial community. Can documented test results be provided upon request? 15.Describe your experience with developing Government technical manual. Explain whether you accomplish this using your own workforce or is it out sourced? 16.Explain whether your organization internally produce all hardware/software outlined in this RFI. If not, explain your organization's intended strategy to acquire any additional hardware/software required. 17.Describe your experience with developing Government Provisioning Data. Explain whether you accomplish this using your own workforce or is it out sourced? 18.Do you provide operation and maintenance manuals with your products? If so, briefly describe the contents. 19.Describe your knowledge or experience in developing a technical data package that complies with Government specifications per DI-SESS-81000 20.Based on your review of the capability requirements, describe any material that may be considered a major, critical contributor to the overall cost and production time of the Non-Destructive Test Equipment. 21.Describe your willingness to provide a demonstration of your product and the required time to execute once notified by request. 22.Describe your experience in developing training instructions in multi-media format. 23.Describe your experience with Product Verification Testing, Logistics Demonstration and Acceptance Testing. 24.Describe your organization's process for tracking program risks, administer mitigation strategies to eliminate risk or reduce to an acceptable level. Response to all of the areas requested by this RFI is required NLT 5 June 2015. POINT OF CONTACT: Please submit responses to this RFI via email to Rebekah.j.massey.civ@mail.mil
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