U.S. Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PCM-E, Bld 9, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

R -- DESIGN, DEVELOP, FABRICATE AND MANUFACTURE SOL DAAE30-96-R-0092 POC C. Schwierk, email=schwierk, Contract Specialist, 201-724-5369 Marc A. McCloud, Contracting Officer, 201-724-3090. Design and fabricate sample parts, test quantities, models, prototypes to perform feasibility studies and functional analysis. Employ state-of-the-art technology in manufacturing using computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing techniques. Inspect prototype precision parts using computer measuring equipment with an accuracy of tolerance to .00005 inches. Prepare engineerng drawings, design and build prototype test hardware and equipment. Investigate welding processes i.e., T.I.G., M.I.G., Automated MIG weldling, friction welding, resistance welding, laser welding and cutting. Perform engineering analysis, finite element stress analysis, tolerance studies, material evaluation, computer analysis, strength of design, aero- ballistic studies, and shock and vibration analysis. Evaluate and conduct manufacturing processes of exotic materials such as tantalum, tungstsen, cobalt, vanadium, carbides, titanium, nickel alloys. Perform in various areas of manufacturing, such as machining, welding, soldering, deep drawing, heat treating, plating, plastic molding, rotating band welding, rotating band crimping and squeezing, and CNC machining. This requirement is l00% Set-Aside for Small Business. (0200)

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