Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591

H -- TORQUE TESTS DUE 102095 POC Gerard Oswald, ANS-520 The Federal Aviation Administration has a requirement to conduct torque tests on cable lugs within ASCO transfer switches, series 302 and 940, located in the Control Wing Basement areas at twenty two Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) nationwide. This test entails loosening the lug bolts on feeder and supply cables and retightening them to a specified torque. On switches where binding or stripping is observed the failed lugs will be immediately replaced with identical switch mechanism assemblies containing the current ASCO standard FAA lug. Test reports will be required within 2 weeks after work has been completed at each ARTCC. In addition, a two year warranty on all material and work will be required. The current plan is to enter into contract with the Automatic Switch Company (ASCO) Florham Park, New Jersey 07932, to accomplish this work, which must be completed in its entirety within a six month period of performance. If other manufacturers contend that they can meet these requirements, please submit corporate capabilities in conducting torque tests on cable lugs for the ASCO transfer switches, corporate and/or Government references on similar work conducted within the last 3 years, and a work plan including means of providing a warranty no later than October 20, 1995 to: Federal Aviation Administration, Attn: Gerard Oswald, ANS-520, 800 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C. 20591. (0250)

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