Corpus Christi Army Depot, Directorate of Contracting, 308 Crecy Street, Bldg 129, Stop 7, Corpus Christi, Texas 78419-5260

A -- PREVENTATIVE AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE EXPERT SYSTEM SOL DAAC83-97-R-0014 DUE 091297 POC Maria R. Evans, Contract Specialist, AC 512 939-2577/Glenda M. Simnacher, Contracting Officer, 512 939-2543 Research, experiementation and prototype into the preventative and predictive mainenance of re-manufacturing rotary-wing test equipment. The primary objective of this project is to develop a state-of-the-art PPMES on the Corpus Christi Army Depot's (CCAD) whirltower and autoclave. The resulting system will ensure that breakdowns and defects are minimized, equipment operation rates are improved, life cycle costs are reduced, equipment life is extended,trouble- shooting is improved, spare and replacement parts inventory minimized, and as a consequence, labor productivity for production/mission essential equipment is increased. The system will automate equipment utilization, monitoring and tracking of key sources of machine deterioration, data gathering and statistical analysis capability, an optimized work schedule per machine, and generate reports such as lists of throughput, rejects, lost revenue, cost per unit per machine, and an optimized production sequence of workload units. The system shall perform the real-time data analysis and give warning signals to machine operators for operations that have reached a point where restoration work must be performed. This is a Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) project and, as such, all research findings will be made available for wide dissemination to both the public and private sector. Contract type will be cost-reinbursement (NO FEE) with cost-sharing features. Award will be based on best value to the Government. Solicitation to be issued on or about 13 August 1997. Due to the technology transfer requirement and cost-sharing features, this project is geared toward academia, and all higher educational institutions are encouraged to participate; however, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0209)

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