AFFTC/PKAB, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185

49 -- B-2 FIELD TEST ADAPTOR KIT SOL F04611-96-R-0081 POC Stacie Wells, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-3900 Ext 2242 John A. Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 Ext 2230. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) has a requirement for a B-2 Test Cell Adapter Kit for the Engine Intermediate Level Functional Testing. The Government is interested in locating qualified sources with manufacturing capabilities to meet the following criteria. The adapter kit must functionally test F118-GE-100 Turbo Fan Engines in an A/F MT9 enclosed test facility. The adapter kit must support an engine with an exhaust output of 20,000 lbs. of thrust, approximate weight of 3,365 lbs, length of 100.5 inches, diameter of 46.54 inches. The kit consists of support frame, engine inlet bell mouth assembly, exhaust nozzle assembly and associated hardware. Complex bends and contours of materials are required to meet specified tolerances in addition to counterbored holes and spotfaced holes. The kit must conform to wall thickness requirements for desired strength support. Aluminum, steel and steel alloys must meet Military Standard MIL-W-8611, Stress Relief Steel and Steel Alloys, and Military Standard MIL-W-8604, Stress Relief Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. Aluminum, steel and steel alloys will be utilized in the manufacture of this assembly as well as fiberglass, rolled steel, tubing and components. Manufacturer must have the ability to meet all fluorescent dye penetrent inspection criteria including Military Standard MIL-I-6888, Fluor Penetrant Inspection. This adapter kit assembly must be validated through load testing at customer location. Required delivery date is Jun 97. The statement of capability must include relevant background and experience. Also, provide your business size and type of business (e.g., SB, 8(a), LB, etc.). Depending on responses, the future solicitation may be set-aside for SB, reserved for the 8(a) program or issued as a full and open competition. Provide statement of capabilities to Stacie Wells, AFFTC/PKAB, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185, by 31 May 96. Fax capability statements to (805) 258-9681. The Standard Industrial Clasification (SIC) Code is 3829; size standard is 500 employees. (0141)

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