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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS (NOT R&D) SOL 52SBNB5C8587 DUE 042695 POC Romena Moy (301) 975-4999; C.O.: Pauline Mallgrave The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Manufacturing Resources, Inc., 7813 First Place, Cleveland, Ohio under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) - Only one responsible source. This procurement requires the expert engineering services for the transfer of Automated Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) and Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) manufacturing technology to the Naval shipyards and private industry. NIST has been performing research for manufacturing improvements applicable to Naval shipyards, and the Naval supply system. The private sector has been a beneficiary of this research as well, since this technology was transferred directly to private industry. One method of technology transfer is through shipyard surveys of the inside machine shops at several shipyards. MRI is uniquely qualified to perform the required technology transfer based on their in-depth knowledge and experience within the AMRF and MEL and how that technology can be applied to the naval shipyards in particular and private industry generally. In partnership with NIST, MRI has participated in five shipyard surveys and three major technology transfer projects. Under this new requirement, MRI will be tasked to provide engineering analysis of repair and machining parts used in the overhaul of ships and boats. These analyses shall include, but are not limited to: (1) group technology surveys of the parts mix within the shipyard; (2) analysis of machining practices and parts mix within the shipyard such that machining and repair work cells can be identified and implemented; (3) analysis of current machine tool and inspection machines; and (5) identification of processes and areas within the shipyard that can benefit from the type of technology developed within the NIST AMRF and MEL. MRI shall utilize its knowledge of manual, computer numerical controlled machine tools, direct numerical control, machine shop practices, small lot size manufacturing, group technology, robotics, computer aided manufacturing, computer aided process planning, manufacturing cells, and current machine shop planning/estimates/design within O.S. Naval Shipyards. A time-and materials (T&M) type contract is anticipated. The proposed contract will have a minimum order value of $25,000 per year and a maximum ceiling of $500,000 per year. This delivery order contract is subject to the availability of funds in FY95. The period of performance for this requirement is one (1) base year from contract award and two one-year options. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Note 22. (0083)

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