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A -- AEROSPACE POWER SCHOLARLY RESEARCH PROGRAM, PART 1 OF 2 SOL PRDA No. 97-06-POK DUE 092397 POC Contact Dennis Strobel, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-5310, or Kathy Walston, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-5310 PART 1 OF 2 -- INTRODUCTION: Wright Laboratory Aerospace Power Division (WL/POO) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) on the research effort described below. Proposals in response to the (PRDA) Program Research and Development Announcement shall be received by TBD, 1500 hours Eastern Time, to Wright Laboratory, Directorate of Research and Development Contracting, 2530 C Street, Building 7, Area B, Attn: Dennis Strobel, WL/POKA, (937) 255-5310, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement. Proposal receipt after the cutoff date and time specified herein shall be treated in accordance with restriction of FAR 52.215-10, a copy of which may be obtained from the contracting point of contact shown above. There will be no other solicitation issued in regard to this requirement. There is a supplemental package available for Offerors that contains sample format delivery orders and other offeror related information. Offerors may request a copy of the supplemental package by contacting Dennis Strobel at the telephone number identified above. Offerors shall be alert for any PRDA amendments that may be published in the Commerce Business Daily. This PRDA may be amended to allow subsequent submission of proposal dates. Offererors should request a copy of the WL Guide entitled, "PRDA and BAA Guide for Industry" dated Nov 92. This guide was specifically designed to assist offerors in understanding the PRDA/BAA proposal process. Copies may be requested from the contracting point of contact shown above. The Guide is also available on the internet, address: www. wl. wpufb. af. mil/contract B -- REQUIREMENTS: (1) Technical Description: The purpose of this effort is to address problems encountered in five major research areas: Semiconductor Sciences, AircraftMechanical/Thermal Technology, Advanced Power Systems, Electrical Technology and Aircraft Batteries. These five major research areas are divided into subcategories as follows: (a) Semiconductor Sciences encompasses (1) Semiconductor ohmic and rectifying contact formation techniques; (2) Power semiconductor analysis and characterization; (3) Doping techniques for Silicon Carbide; (4) Silicon Carbide growth phenomena (3C,4H and 6H); (5) Lifetime/ Reliability predictions and measurement; (6) Research in Silicon Carbide, III-V and other high temperature semiconductors; (7) Radiation Effects on Semiconductors; (8) Uniform crystal doping and its effect on forward blocking voltage and current rise capabilities of large junction thyristors and other power devices; (9) Polarization phenomena and associated energy loss in solid dielectric materials; (10) Large organic molecule behavior in solids subjected to oscillating, large gradient electric fields; and (11) Basic physics issues associated with plasma processing and low temperature plasma diagnostics; (b) Aircraft Mechanical/Thermal Technology encompasses (1) Bubble nucleation measurement using infrared techniques; (2) Flow visualization of microlayer evaporation; (3) Instability of floating boiling films; (4) Jet velocity profile in submerged and free jet impingements; (5) investigation of microscale thermophysics/fluidics, and the effects of steady state and transient accelerations on such microscale devices; (6) the application of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies to aircraft power generation, distribution, and usage; (7) Investigation of techniques for the production of low specific weight DC to DC, DC to AC, AC to DC and AC to AC conversion systems; (8) Investigation of power generator-prime mover interface; (9) Investigation of permanent magnet performance under high temperature-short cyclic operation; (10) Investigation of high temperature winding and insulation for motor/generators; (11) Investigation of high temperature impregnated materials for motor generator windings; (12) Investigation of mechanical powerloss in high speed electric machines; (13) Investigation of structural characteristics/behavior, including life predictions, of laminated rotor stacks for high speed machines; and (14) and investigation of fault tolerant advanced electro machines. (c) Advanced Power Systems encompasses (1) Measuring properties of superconductors; (2) Developing measurement techniques and standards of measurement for those properties; (3) Evaluating effects of process variables for making superconductors; (4) Investigate effects of stress and strain in bends of superconducting materials; (5) Development of loss measurement techniques and correlation with theory including microscopic flux pinning effects and large transient heat transfer in helium; (6) Investigation of high temperature superconductors, hyperconductors and kapitza boundary heat transfer effects; (7) Evaluate and develop processes for making highly textured superconductors on metallic substrates; (8) Investigate effects of processing superconductors on metallic and non-metallic substrates; (9) Evaluate the properties and effects of candidate diffusion barriers for superconducting conductor fabrication incorporating metallic sheaths or substrates; (10) Perform analyses and investigate methods of providing quench protection to superconducting conductors or superconducting coils in a conformal or discrete method; (11) Investigation of dielectric insulation design for advanced aircraft high voltage and high power systems; (12) Development of electromagnetic effects solutions, including the assessment of the survivability/ vulnerability of More Electric-type aircraft circuits, to both manmade and natural electromagnetic threats; (13) Advanced diagnostics for transient voltage and current measurements including: fast high voltage pulses, high current, non-repetitive pulses and low level partial discharge detection; and (14) Investigation of solid and gaseous dielectrics involving charge transport phenomena, breakdown characteristics and degradation issues; (d) Electrical Technology encompasses (1) Power system stability; (2) Power system stability with large transient loads and overloads; (3) The effects of line reactance on transient stability of DC regulators; (4) Distribution of power system components for maximum system efficiency; (5) Distribution techniques; (6) Shielding of low level circuitry; (7) Control circuit topology for optimum power system control; (8) Development of algorithms for stable control of high power non-equilibrium power systems; (9) Digital control of power inverters; (10) Digital alternator and regulator control; (11) Electrically driven motor drive/control topologies employing advanced power electronics for use in applications such as electric actuation and fuel pumping as a part of the More Electric Aircraft Initiative; (12) Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) design efforts for fault-tolerant, high efficiency operation; (13) DC to DC, AC to DC, AC to AC, and DC to AC power conversion topologies with the goal of low specific weight; (14) Inverter and converter design activities including hardware simulation as a means of determining direct current (DC) transient stabilities; and (15) High voltage (270VDC) testing capabilities; (e) Aircraft Batteries encompasses (1) Synthesis of new lithium ion conducting polymer electrolytes that have high conduction at low temperatures, high lithium ion transport numbers and good electrode/electrolyte interfacial stability; (2) Synthesis and characterization of new cathode materials, new electrolytes and new anode materials for high or moderate temperature batteries; (3) Three dimensional modeling of battery systems electrode/electrolyte processes through computational chemistry; and (4) Fuel cell exploration for mobile power. (2) Deliverable Items: The following deliverable items shall be required, where applicable: (a) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Draft and Reproducible Final); (b) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Contractor's Billing Voucher), quarterly; (c) Contract Funds Status Report, (CFSR), DI-MGMT-81468/T, quarterly; (d) Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report, DI-FNCL-.80331/T, monthly; (e) Project Planning Chart, DI-MGMT-80507A/T, monthly; (f) Status Report, DI-MGMT-80368/T, quarterly; (g) Still Photo Coverage, DI-MISC-80169, (h) Presentation Material, DI-ADMIN-81373/T, (i) System Safety Hazard Report, DI-SAFT-80101A/T, (j) Computer Software Product End Items, DI-MCCR-80700/T, (k) Conceptual Design Drawings and Associated Lists, DI-DRPR-81001/T, (l) Developmental Design Drawings and Associated Lists, DI-DRPR-81002/T, (m) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Technical Literature Search Review), (n) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Feasibility Studies), (o) Scientific and Technical Reports, DI-MISC-80711/T, (Interim Report), (p) Test Plan, DI-NDTI-80566/T, and hardware and software. (3) Security Requirements: No classified information is anticipated. (4) Other Special Requirements: International Traffic in Arms Regulations shall apply. C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: The total contract performance should be completed within 60 months of contract award. The technical effort is expected to take up to 58 months, with an additional 2 months for final processing of reports. (2) Expected Award Date: December 1997. (3) Government Estimate: The Government funding over the entire length of the contract is estimated to be as follows for each major research area: Semiconductor Sciences: $4.8M, Aircraft Mechanical/Thermal Technology: $2.6M, Advanced Power Systems: $5.6M, Electrical Technology: $1.1M and Aircraft Batteries: $0.4M. The average yearly expenditure for all areas should total $2,900,000 per year. This funding estimate is not a promise for funding as all funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. The Government may choose to make multiple awards for each major research area up to that ceiling amount. The Government reserves the right to change the ceiling amount for the major research areas as determined necessary to better meet Government needs. (4) Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement(s) with a commerical item within 15 days of this notice. (5) Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) with resulting Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion Delivery Orders, and/or Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion type contract awards are anticipated. (6) Base Support: Base Support and/or Government Furnished Property shall be addressed on an order by order basis. (7) Size Status: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 500 employees (SIC 8731). (8) Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the contracting point of contact upon deciding to respondto this announcement. Foreign contractors should be aware that restrictions may apply which could preclude their participation in this acquisition. (9) All offerors should request, via fax or in writing, a supplemental package which includes: a) Instructions to Offerors on preparing Cost Proposals, b) Sample Cost Summary Spreadsheet Format and c) Sample Format Delivery Order. The request should be addressed to Wright Laboratory, Directorate of Research and Development Contracting, 2530 C Street, Building 7, Area B, Attn: Dennis Strobel WL/POKA, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607; (937) 255-5310, fax (937) 255-4434. (0219)

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