Arnold Engineering Development Center, ATTN: PKP, 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

52 -- MEASURING TOOLS SOL F40650-97-R-0004 DUE 120296 POC Sue Tate, Contract Specialist (615)454-7801 This announcement is a combined synopsis/request for proposals (RFP) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement consititutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32 dated OCT 1995. This announcement is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one each Motion/Position Measurement System, consisting of three-dimensional optical tracking system, utilizing active targets and remote cameras, whose purpose is to measure the linear and angular position of wind tunnel models. The primary application: measure angle of attack for models and target positions in the AEDC Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16T. This procurement is for a system which is a commercial product currently in production. Proposals to develop a system to satisfy these reqirements will not be considered. A) The system shall be equipped with at least two (2) camera devices, in accordance with the following: 1) Camera heads shall be crossed (orthogonal) linear CCD arrays. 2) All items which must be located inside the pressure shell of the wind tunnel including the camera head and bodies must be capable of operation in the adverse environments found in wind tunnels, including a pressure range of 0.05 to 2 atmospheres absolute, a temperature range of 15 degrees F to 140 degrees F, and relative humidity of 0% to 100%. 3) The system shall be capable of the following: a) Accuracy, Position, (X,Y,Z) 0.15mm, 0.15mm, 0.25mm, Angular 0.01 deg; b) Repeatability, Position, (X,Y,Z) 0.01mm, 0.01mm, 0.02mm; c) Sensor resolution 1:200,000 or greater; d) Max data rates, raw data )3000 sample/sec; e) Max number of markers )200; f) Field of view )32 deg square; g) Depth of field from at least 2.4m to 7.0m. 4) The camera heads shall be compact (nominally 3.5 in. x 6.0 in. x 8.0 in. or less) to fit in window frames of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16T. 5) If the camera body must be separate from the camera head, the connecting cable length must be at least two (2) feet to facilitate installation of the camera head. B) The system shall be capable of operation on 110 volt, 60 Hz electrical power. C) The system shall include one three-dimensional rigid calibrated reference frame and software for self calibration of the system to the accuracy specified in Part a. D) All communication cables, stober cables, and power cords necessary for operation shall be included. E) Shall include computer related hardware and software as follows: 1) Shall have interface card for connecting the system to host P.C., which will be an IBM 486 compatible computer or better. 2) Shall have interface card for connecting host P.C. to the customers' data acquisition system. 3) Shall havemanufacturers standard software for self calibration of the system and for collecting, and displaying data. 4) Shall have manufacturers standard application programmer's interface software for development of user required applications of this optical tracking system. 5) Shall have the contractors standard data analysis software package for performing calculations of angles, distances, and filtering and graphical output to plotters and printers. F)Any link repeaters necessary for operating this system in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16T and displaying data in the tunnel control room shall be provided. The distance from the tunnel pressure shell to the anticipated location of the sensor heads and strobers is 100 feet and distance from the tunnel pressure shellto the control room is 200 feet. G) The system shall be capable of performing measurements and computations necessary to provide two rigid body transformations, based on two six-sensor arrays, at a rate of not less than 40 per second. H) The system shall includeat least two six-channel strobers, with associated cables, power cords and any other items, such as remote strober controllers, required for operation of the strobers up to 125 feet from the system control unit. I) The system shall include one digitizing probe with at least six markers all faced on one side, along with associated software to permit accurately locating particularpoints in the system field of view. J) The system shall include all hardware, such as air filters, water traps, regulators, gages, vortex coolers, and any other items necessary for operation in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16T. K) The contractor shall provide normal commercial warranty coverage. L) The contractor shall supply two (2) sets of user manuals for operation and maintenance for the system. M) The contractor shall supply 24 active marker targets. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Arnold Engineering Development Center and is required no later than 90 days after notice of award of contract. The following clauses/provisions to be included in subject solicitation and any award made thereof: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 1995);FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (OCT 1995). Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 1995) with their offer. Mail proposals to: USAF Procurement Branch, 100 Kindel Drive,Suite A332, ATTN: Sue Tate, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332. RESPOND BY: 02 DEC 96 - 2:00 P.M. (local time). The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. The SIC code and size standard for this procurement is 3823 and 500 employees respectively. DO rating is C9e. Selection and award will be made on a best value to the Government basis. This will be determined by equally evaluating technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 18 NOV 96. Questions may be submitted by FAX to (615)454-7330. Companies shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. Facsimile transmission of intent to submit a proposal to 615-454-7330 is acceptable. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. (0305)

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