DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

B -- ENGINEERING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOTYPE AUTOMATIC ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE DEVICE Sol 96-57. Due 090696. Contact Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882/ Contracting Officer, John T. Straface, 304/285-5876. The prototype Automatic Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) being developed by NIOSH is a tractor-mounted protective device for the tractor operator that permits the tractor to be operated both in low-overhead clearance areas and in open-terrain areas where rollovers may occur. The work involves only the structural components of the prototype and does not concern the rollover detection device that will provide the deployment activation signal. Testing will be conducted for comparison with design expectations in an order of development that first confirms release and latch functionality for one post of the structure and then for the two-post prototype. The awardee must be able to perform testing to ASAE S519 static standard and provide 3-D drawings in a preferred AutoCAD R13 format. Services needed must be provided in a way that NIOSH project personnel in Morgantown, WV can maintain daily on-site contact during the design and development process. The awardee shall provide engineering laboratory space sufficient for setting up a 10' x 15' base plate, hydraulic power supply and controller, and necessary protective barriers; 440 volt, 3-phase electrical power; cooling water supply and outflow; and a 10 ton overhead crane. RFQ 96-57 contains the complete scope of work which will be performed by any contractor selected for award. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the Agency. (212)

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