Naval Air Warfare Center AD, Contracts Dept. Code 233, Bldg 129-2, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5083.

66 -- SOLAR RADIATION/ENVIROMENAL TEST FACILITY SOL N68335-97-R-0237 DUE 052897 POC Pearly Edwards Code 2131PE, (908) 323-5208. Contracting Officer is J. Fackenthal. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) intends to procure one (1) each a Solar Radiation/Enviromental Test Facility. The specification states the requirements for a system that shall consist of two active chambers (hot/cold temperature and humidity) and an ambient chamber. The two active chambers shall be capable of independent operation as well as thermal shock operation. The system shall consist of the following equipment capabilities and services: a. The system shall be supplied as a fully operational TURN-KEY system with commercially available sub systems and shall include installation, power-up and training by the vendor. Complete installation and interconnection of the system at NAWCADLKE shall be performed by the contractor to include delivery and placement of the system in the designated area; electrical connection to the Government supplied electrical panel, cooling water and compressed air utilities needed for operation of the system. b. The facility shall consist of two active chambers and an ambient chamber configured in a horizontal mode mounted on a common base, with all required controls and recording instruments and sensors. Each of the two active chambers shall be designed so that they can operate independently within its specification. In addition the system shall operate as a thermal shock providing direct and automatic specimen hot/cold transfer. System configuration shall be as follows: (1) Chamber #1 with cold/hot/humidity and Infra Red radiation capability. This chamber shall be considered the hot chamber for thermal shock; it shall contain sufficient heating capability to satisfy the thermal shock heating as well as heating/defrost capability when used in the stand-alone temperature/humidity mode. Quartz Halogen radiators for the infra-red spectrum shall also be provided for this chamber for use in the stand-alone mode. (2) Chamber #2, ambient chamber (center) for use in thermal shock mode and for storing traveling basket. (3) Chamber #3 with cold/hot/humidity capability similar to chamber #1. This chamber shall also be provided with a liquid nitrogen (LN2) boost cooling system for thermal shock operation to permit specified recovery time requirements that can not be handled by mechanical refrigeration system alone. c. Complete maintenance and operating documentation shall be provided. d. A minimum of eight man-hours of on-site training of Government personnel in the proper use of the equipment shall be provided. e. Submit an "Acceptance Test Procedure" for review 60 days after award of contract. f. Perform the acceptance testing after installation of the system in accordance with an approved "Acceptance Test Procedure". g. Inform the Government in writing within 60 days after contract award of the following: (1) Electrical current requirements for the 3 phase 460 volt service. (2) Volume of coolant water required and anticipated water temperature rise. (3) Furnish a general layout drawing which will include utility requirements, overall dimensions of equipment, connecting points for utilities. h. Complete the entire task within 150 days after contract award. Request copies in writing or by facsimile (908) 323-2165. (0105)

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