SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Power Dense Generator
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2021 4:19:00 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- ACC-AVIATION APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIR FORT EUSTIS VA 23604-5577 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23604-5577
- Solicitation Number
- W911W6-21-R-0010
- Response Due
- 7/19/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/03/2021
- Point of Contact
- Brian M. Cosgriff, Phone: 7578782306, Laurie Pierce, Phone: 7578782071
- E-Mail Address
-
brian.m.cosgriff.civ@mail.mil, laurie.a.pierce2.civ@mail.mil
(brian.m.cosgriff.civ@mail.mil, laurie.a.pierce2.civ@mail.mil)
- Description
- Purpose & Background Call Number W911W6-21-R-0010, Power Dense Generator, is issued under Master Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911W6-21-R-0013 and is soliciting 6.2 level technical and cost proposals for design, fabrication of a demonstration generator, and performance of component level validation testing on an advanced generator design which will provide high quality 270 VDC power to Future Vertical Lift (FVL) platforms as further described herein.� Additionally, a separately priced Option for delivery of a complete set of hardware for a power dense generator that can be used by the Government for future demonstration efforts should also be included.� This Call consists of: (1) this document (the Call); (2) A Word document which describes the required deliverables; and (3) a supplemental package which contains the program goal values and which can be provided upon request in accordance with Section 3, Call Specific Instructions.�� Increased electrification and increasing electrical power demands are a common theme for modern aircraft. Technology solutions in the area typically focus on electrical power system (EPS) concepts such as more electric aircraft (MEA), hybrid electric, and full electric aircraft varieties. Army rotorcraft face similar power challenges as platforms transition to a state resembling MEA aircraft; greater demand for platform electrical power, with the added constraints of high endurance and reliability military aircraft. Recent developments focus on increasing voltage as a solution to reducing weight while providing ever increasing power. It is motivated by the necessity to reduce weight via power density, and high efficiency to reduce waste heat impacts. The Army is seeking to leverage the active work going on in the development space, and push further; to develop a high efficiency, power dense, electrical generator applicable to the future and Enduring fleets. � Future Army rotorcraft systems, such as the Future Vertical Lift family of aircraft, are poised to adopt a form of 270 Volts direct current (VDC) for an electrical architecture. While this voltage level offers benefits over the standard approach of three phase 115 Volts alternating current (VAC) 400 Hz power generation, from an analytical standpoint, higher voltage systems, such as 540 VDC and beyond, result in the most dramatic improvements. However, standards, such as Aircraft Electrical Power Characteristics (MIL-STD-704) are not yet established for systems higher than 270 VDC and it is considered unlikely for adoption initially in the FVL and Enduring fleet (UH-60, AH-64, CH-47). The Enduring fleet continues to operate with a standard EPS, though with many aged components, and is actively seeking paths to update and improve performance. To support both a future fleet in need of the best efficiencies and power densities possible, and an Enduring fleet in need of upgrades to the EPS, the Army envisions a research and development program for an advanced generator topology applicable to the diverse set of platforms. Primary focus is the improvement of power density, overall efficiency, power quality, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) resilience for FVL systems. As a complete change out to a 270 or higher VDC system would be costly and present technical challenges logistically, for the Enduring fleet it is currently assumed that they will retain their current electrical systems. To address this issue and make as much of the efficiency and power density improvements available to the Enduring fleet EPS, the Army is seeking options in the design to provide for legacy power requirements as a design sub task to the project. The contracting office should be contacted to obtain the supplemental package for program threshold and objective goals values with additional descriptions. As 270 VDC generation systems already exist, the Army calls for work which improves upon the state of the art with focus on improving power density, efficiency, power quality, reliability, and EMI capability of the generators. The objective of the Call is to design, fabricate a demonstrator generator, and perform component level validation testing on an advanced generator design to provide high quality 270 VDC power to FVL platforms. To support the Enduring fleet, offerors design effort shall include effort to identify the design changes necessary for the generator�s application to legacy 115 VAC EPS systems and an assessment of the resulting impacts to efficiency and power density capability. The technology maturation goal of the Call is to progress pertinent generator technology from technology readiness level (TRL) 2/3 to TRL 4, via the development of a generator design, and demonstration of the full scale generator together with the matured technology in a component test rig capable of providing design loads and input speeds. The technology is to be applicable for eventual insertion into FVL systems. It is intended for the technologies developed under this project and future requests for proposals (RFPs) to potentially be included in a follow-on power and thermal management technology demonstration program, to mature selected systems to TRL 6, with demonstration to occur in the Fiscal Years (FY) FY24-FY26 timeframe. Scope of Research Effort The PDG program goals consist of design, fabrication, and testing of a demonstration generator, and associated subcomponent technologies to increase technology readiness levels (TRL) of any developmental items from 2/3 to 4 which fit inside the vision of the goals of the program as described above and in the supplementary package. Testing should be performed at the offeror�s designated facility and these facilities and capabilities should be described within the offeror�s proposal. �Improvements are to be focused on the power density, efficiency, power quality, and EMI resilience of generators. If successfully validated, the Government desires to leverage the design in a potential future technical demonstration. As such, it is requested the offeror price an option within the proposal for the delivery of a complete set of hardware for a power dense generator that can be used by the Government for the further demonstration in these future efforts. Call Specific Instructions Classified responses will not be accepted. Unclassified technical and cost proposals should be submitted electronically through the DoD Safe Access File Exchange at https://safe.apps.mil.� Send an email to brian.m.cosgriff.civ@mail.mil and laurie.a.pierce2.civ@mail.mil with the subject �Drop-off request Call W911W6-21-R-0010�, at least 3 business days prior to the due date and a link to the DoD SAFE site will be provided.� Responses shall be submitted not later than July 19, 2021, 2:00PM EST Interested offerors must request the Supplemental Package containing PDG goal values and notes/ground rules and verify eligibility to receive it by providing a verifiable Joint Certification Program (JCP) number or a copy of a current, valid DD Form 2345, DoD Directive 5230.25. Questions shall be submitted via email to brian.m.cosgriff.civ@mail.mil and laurie.a.pierce2.civ@mail.mil. All questions must be submitted within 14 days prior to the due date to ensure response.� All questions and responses received will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov . 4.1 Proposal Instructions Specific instructions pertaining to the content and structure of provided proposals are provided in Master BAA W911W6-21-R-0013, paragraphs 5.2.2 and 5.2.3. � Questions received less than 14 days prior to the proposal due date may not be addressed. Any information given to a prospective Offeror concerning this Call, which is necessary in submitting an offer or the lack of which would be prejudicial to any other prospective Offeror(s), will be published as an amendment to this Call.� Offerors should be alert for any amendments to this Call. In addition to the content required, the offeror shall provide the following: Volume 1 � Technical Proposal: The technical proposal will provide a clear justification for the selection of the proposed generator technology improvement(s) and associated design. The rationale supporting the proposed generator technology improvement(s) and design for development will be evaluated based upon the extent to which the proposed technologies contribute to the goals identified in Section 2 and the supplemental package. Other benefits identified by the offeror will be considered. The technical proposal should include substantiation of the design and capabilities of the generator, its developmental subcomponents, and its ability to be integrated into an aircraft power system for FVL aircraft. In addition any proposal should include a detailed discussion of the test plans/component testing effort. � Technical proposals are limited to 30 pages total for this Call. Cover pages, resumes of key personnel, and transmittal pages are excluded from the count.� Pages in excess of the page limitation will not be read or evaluated.� Fold-out illustrations required for reader ease are allowed, however, illustration shall be counted in 8 �� x 11� increments (e.g., an 11� x 17� document will count as two pages). Responses should be provided in Microsoft Word or as a portable document format (*.pdf) file. Volume 2 � Price/Cost Proposal:� A variety of funding instruments, described in section 3.3 of the Master BAA, are available for award. The proposal must clearly state the desired funding instrument. Technology Investment Agreement (TIA) If a TIA is proposed, the total cost of the proposed effort (which includes cost share) must be provided in the same detail/format as those costs which are to be funded by the Government. In addition to other applicable formats, the cost proposal shall be provided in Excel format for cost verification purposes. 4.2 Period and Place of Performance: Offerors should clearly depict their proposed schedule and place of performance.� The period of performance for the research efforts are not to exceed 42 months total (39 months for technical effort and 3 months for data/final report). � 4.3 Funding: Available Government funding is approximately $2.09M for award.� Government fiscal year distribution is as follows: FY21: $1,040K, FY22: $500K, FY23: $425k, FY24: $125k. The total number of awards is expected to be one at this time. Any awards made under this Call may be incrementally funded and are subject to the availability of funds. Please note that cost proposals that are significantly out of alignment with the Government funding profile risk not being selected. 4.4 Data Rights: The Government prefers, �Unlimited Rights� and requires at a minimum, �Government Purpose Rights� as defined by the DFARS 252.227-7013, to all technical data, deliverable, and computer software developed under this program, and no limitations on the use of delivered and/or residual hardware.� It is the offeror�s responsibility to clearly acknowledge or take exception to the Government�s desire for at least �Government Purpose Rights.�� Ambiguities will be negatively evaluated against the offeror.� The Offeror should propose legends for each data item identified as other than unlimited rights.� In addition, all Offerors will identify the technical data or computer software that they assert would be furnished with restrictions on use, release or disclosure.� This information shall be provided using the format/table included in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release or Disclosure Restrictions. � 4.5 Required Reporting and Deliverables: All awards will require delivery of the following items delivered in Contractor�s format.� See also the document entitled PDG Deliverables (1) Program Plan, (2) Technical Reviews (3) Kick-Off Presentation at offeror�s facility (4) Quarterly Technical Progress, and Cost Status Reports (5) Status Update Briefings (6) Detailed Design Report (7) Test Plans/Test Reports (8) Final Briefing at Ft. Eustis (9) *Final Report (which includes Photographic and Video documentation of tests). * Note:� All data other than �Unlimited Rights� or �Government Purpose Rights� shall be delivered in an addendum to the final report.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Eustis, VA 23604, USA
- Zip Code: 23604
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 23604
- Record
- SN06020166-F 20210605/210603230113 (samdaily.us)
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