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A -- AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SAFETY FATIGUE LIFE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM SOL DAAC83-97-R-0015 DUE 091297 POC Maria R. Evans, Contract Specialist, AC 512 939-2577/Glenda M. Simnacher, Contracting Officer, 512 939-2543 Research, experimentation and prototype into the development of a pilot system for increasing fatigue life of Department of Defense (DoD) Flight Safety Aircraft Parts. The objective is to develop and demonstrate a flexible, automated, computer controlled, low volume fatigue life enhancement technology for induction of compressive stress to a depth of approximately 0.010 inch on a high variety of complex military aircraft flight safety parts. Any failure in flight safety parts is considered catastrophic and life threatening. The system will ensure that repeatable fatigue life enhancement is applied to each required part in accordance with AMS 2432B (or latest revision). 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-reimbursement (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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