Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg. 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

66 -- SIX AXIS MOTION TABLE SOL N66604-97-R-3788 DUE 050997 POC Contact: H. J. Marsocci, Contracting Officer, (401) 841-2442 X274. FAX (401)841-4820 WEB: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION, NEWPORT, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: H.J.Marsocci, Contracting Officer, marsocci@code59.npt.nuwc.navy.mil. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, RI is announcing an unrestricted competitive acquisition for one (1) six axis motion table meeting the performance requirements of the solicitation. The table surface shall nominally measure at least six feet by six feet and designed to operate with a maximum load of 2,000 pounds. The motion table design shall have an integrated control system. The control system shall be capable of controlling the operation of the motion, generate various table mot ions, input and replicate recorded motion data and record motion table data. The motion table to be procured will be used to test submarine mast and periscope sensors (communications antennas, optical sensors, etc.) under simulated at-sea environments. The motion table will be used to simulate both submarine dynamics (pitch, roll, yaw, heave, surge, and sway), as well as, bending moments imparted to the mast/sensors by greenwater loading, waveslap and vortex shedding. These motions can be simple in natur e(single axis motion) or complex (a combination of some or all of the possible motions). Various submarine sensor systems are designed to compensate for the dynamic motions of the platform such that correct pointing and tracking of sensor/antenna systems can be accomplished. The motion table will be used to assess the ability of various submarine sensor systems to compensate for the dynamic motions. Submarine sensor system assessment will be accomplished by mounting the various sensors to the motion tabl e and performing operational tests (i.e. communication with a space based satellite or optical tracking of targets. The motion table is to be located on the roof (specially re-enforced for this purpose) of a one story building located on a waterfront pier. This system will be operated during periods of moderately cold and hot temperatures, light rain, as well as, nominal conditions. When not in use the motion table and related components will be enclosed by a protective cover (to be provided by the Gover nment). The facility will provide power, safety protection features, and hazardous waste containment provisions. The solicitation will contain provisions for contract line item options, which are anticipated to be organized as follows, and which shall be purchased when funding becomes available. 0001 Structure including necessary: Table Actuators Table-to-actuator mechanisms (joints, bearings, etc.) Fluid containment Integration engineering 0002 (Option Item) Power Plant including: Motor/Pump Energy transport (manifold, piping, wiring, valves, filters, etc.) Heat exchanger 0003 (Option Item) Control System including: Operator command and display interface Data recording Control software Feedback/recording/fail-safe sensors Fail-safe mechanisms Motion input and generation Calibration hardware and software 0004 (Option Item) Support including: Training Installation Calibration and system testing Shipping to site Documentation Any company that is interested in this requirement is invited to request a copy of this solicitation which provides more detailed information and additional specifications. If the company, after reviewing the solicitation, believes it has the capability to meet the Government's minimum specifications, it may submit a proposal which must contain technical and cost data which shall be reviewed by the Government. Evaluation of offers and award of contract shall be accomplished on a "Best Value" basis. Compan ies which had previously requested solicitation N66604-97-R-0354 will automatically receive this solicitation. Any other requests for copies of the RFP associated with this acquisition must be made in writing; telephone requests will not be honored. (0112)

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