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R -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TEST AND EXPERIMENTAL SITES MODERNIZATION SOL AX-0494 DUE 072497 POC Erlinda Silva-Sweeney, Sandia Contract Representative, (505)844-1843 WEB: Sandia National Laboratories, http://www.sandia.gov. E-MAIL: Erlinda Silva-Sweeney, ejsilva@sandia.gov. Subject to the availability of funds, Sandia National Laboratories/New Mexico (Sandia) intends to contract for specialized consulting services to assist with modernizing the operation of existing test and experimental sites. These test and experimental sites are associated with the engineering development of weapon components, and the engineering and integration of weapon systems. They include development testing to certify design intent, experimentation to validate and certify analytical models, product certification, surveillance (investigative) testing, and testing to support dismantlement. Sandia intends to implement a comprehensive program to modernize test and experimental sites. The objectives of this modernization program are to (1) develop a new central command and control center (CCC) for remote test and experimental site operation, (2) develop a new high speed communications infrastructure which links the CCC to remote test and experimental sites, and (3) modernize 11 test and experimental capabilities located at 9 remote sites. The 11 test and experimental capabilities are (1) water impact, (2) drop tower, (3) 2,000-foot sled track, (4) 10,000-foot sled track, (5) 29-foot indoor centrifuge, (6) 35-foot outdoor centrifuge, (7) vibro-acoustics, (8) vibration, (9) mechanical shock, (10) force and pressure, and (11) radiant heat. The contractor shall review existing documentation, perform an analysis of existing test and experimental operations, equipment, and software and make recommendations for modernizing the operations, equipment, and software within the objectives noted above. Following review and acceptance of the recommendations, the contractor shall prepare design criteria for modernization activities. At its discretion, Sandia may elect to have the contractor prepare performance documents (drawings and specifications) for a complete turnkey modernization project. Qualified firms shall have demonstrated specialized knowledge and experience in the planning, design, and operation of the following areas: 1) High efficiency communication systems uniting instrumentation, data communications, video, and control transmissions between a central location and multiple remote test and experimental sites; 2) Remote test and experimental site communication transmission systems using single-mode fiber optics including switching, routing, and termination equipment; 3) Distributed video systems that tie multiple remote test and experimental sites to a central control location with fiber-optic and switching gear necessary to yield highly efficient site operations; 4) Safety associated with remote operation of sites containing high energy (e.g., explosives, propellants) that must be absolutely controlled for personnel and facility safety; 5) Connectivity processes that ensure privacy and absolute control integrity via remote operations; 6) Central control system, data acquisition, and video routing software; (7) Assessment of existing test capability equipment for compatibility with remote command and control; and 8) Interactions with architects and engineers to design new facilities or modifications to existing facilities. A task order contract with fixed price and/or time and materials provisions is anticipated. All interested firms should submit a letter of interest together with ten (10) copies of a statement of qualifications that describes the firm's experience and capabilities in the areas outlined above. Include a list of completed projects with points of contact (references) in the statement of qualifications. Letters of interest exceeding one page and statements of qualification exceeding 15 pages shall not be considered. Responses must be received by July 24, 1997. Firms lacking specific experience in projects of the nature and magnitude specified herein should not respond. Following receipt and evaluation of the statement of qualifications, Sandia will compile a list of potential candidates. These candidates will be invited to attend a pre-interview meeting to visit the test sites and discuss the project. Thereafter, Sandia will conduct interviews in the respective office of each firm wishing further consideration for the work. The firms will be evaluated by a team of Sandia personnel. The most qualified firm will be selected to perform the work subject to final contract negotiations. No other general notification for this project will be made and no further action is required or encouraged at this time. Responses and inquiries should be directed to Erlinda Silva-Sweeney, Sandia Contract Representative, Sandia National Laboratories, Department 10231, P.O. Box 5800, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-0222, (505)844-1843. (0189)

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