HSC/YAKB, 8107 13th Street, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5218

A -- AIRCRAFT POWER MODIFICATION DESIGN FOR ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM (ANRS) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SOL F33657-90-C-0078 POC POC Susan M. Madrid, Contract Specialist, (210) 536-6337; Crystal Ebert, Contracting Officer, (210) 536-6686. LISTING OF INFORMATION SOUGHT: The Human Systems Program Office is interested in identifying who within industry has the capability to complete either: tasks 1-4, or tasks 1 through 3, or task 4. (1) Design aircraft modification and modification kits for the AC-130U, AC-130H, MC-130E, MC-130/P, and EC-130E to supply 28 VDC (Volts Direct Current) aircraft power, ground, circuit breaker protection, and interface cabling to the ANRS at each crewmember communication position. The designed modification shall ensure clean, clear, intelligible communications and allow the use of the H-157/AIC standard headset as well as the ANRS. The design activity shall plan and conduct C-130 aircraft surveys. The design activity will also identify and acquire the necessary technical data (aircraft drawings, technical manuals, etc.) to support the design effort. Information collected from each survey and technical data shall be utilized to develop the modification package for each C-130. The design activity shall deliver a final modification package for each C-130. The final modification package shall contain all installation instructions, build to drawings for mod kit procurement, and aircraft drawings (envelop) showing ANR mod interface with aircraft, parts lists, etc. necessary for kit installation and kit procurement without recourse to the design activity. (2) The design activity shall: a)provide kits for each C-130 trial installation, b)accomplish a Kit Trial Installation on each C-130, to include aircraft scheduling with the Air Force, c)write the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) describing the kit installation and support kit proofing. (3) Contractor will be responsible for correction of deficiencies resulting from the trial installation and kit proofing. These deficiencies shall be corrected and incorporated into the final modification package and TCTO. Identify all aircraft drawings affected by the ANRS modification for each C-130. (4) Perform kit proofing/verification with the first production kit and install modification kits using Contract Field Teams on the above C-130s at 6 locations (Hurlburt Field, FL; RAF Mildenhall, UK; Kadena AFB, Japan; Kirtland AFB, NM; Duke Field, FL and Middletown, PA). The objective of this announcement is to seek information and identify potential industry sources that exhibit the capabilities to satisfy the tasks identified herein. INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS. Operating requirements for ANR are specified in the CIDS (#146001). The ANR configuration is also defined in this document. WHERE AND WHEN TO SUBMIT INFORMATION: Information and questions should be submitted to Susan M. Madrid, HSC/YAKB, 8107 13th Street, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5218, NLT 4:00 P.M. CST, December 9, 1996. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the POC. FORM FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION: Contractor format and any applicable illustrations, diagrams or other pertinent information regarding your capability to meet the above requirements. There is no restriction on the length or format of the information submitted. Supplied information should discuss technical capability for the design and ability to produce and install kits. Respondents submitting information or technical papers will not be reimbursed by the Government for any expenses incurred. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE: Potential sources are discouraged from submitting any proprietary information. NOTICE REGARDING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: This announcement is for information and planning purposes only. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a commitment by the Government. (0319)

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