Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Contracts Department, Building 129-2, Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5083

A -- UNIVERSAL LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TESTER (ULSET) SOL N68335-98-RIF-801 POC TEC: Denise Garcia (732)323-7890 CONTRACTS: Barbara Davidowich (732)323-2452/FAX X2908 COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY Section: PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Issue Date: Product Code: A Product Description: Research & Development Agency: Naval Air Warfare Center AD, Contracts Dept. Code 233 Bldg. 129-2, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5083 Contact: See Announcement Due: See Announcement Title: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR A UNIVERSAL LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TESTER Description: SOL N68335-98-BAA-801. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) is interested in receiving proposals (technical and cost) for the development of a Universal Life Support Equipment Tester (ULSET). These testers are to be used to conduct functional checks, tests and maintenance on Aviator Life Support Equipment (ALSE). Technical proposals should describe the proposed tester design and detail the specific functions the tester will perform. The cost proposal should include costs associated with building one (1) functional prototype (per design), representative of a production unit.Due to budgetary constraints, proposals will be evaluated on a first come first served basis. Submission of proposals to this BAA within 45 days of this announcement is strongly encouraged. Responses will be accepted at the procurement office any time during the six month period from the date of this announcement. Background: Currently, several separate pneumatic and electronic test devices are used to preflight and maintain ALSE. The ULSET is intended to replace these equipment-specific test sets. The ULSET is envisioned to be a single piece of portable test equipment useable at the organizational ('O') level (this includes the flight line and aboard ship). Typical functional checks performed on ALSE require the use of compressed shop air to inflate life preservers, life rafts, and Anti-G suits, etc.. Additionally, maintenance of equipment such as the CSU-17/P Counter Pressure Vest require a clean and dry compressed air source compatible with O2 clean equipment. The pressures required range from zero to 20psi; controllable in increments of 0.05 in H20. Electrical test requirements include battery tests, up to 28 volt DC. Desired ULSET physical characteristics are: (1) Weight -- equal to, or less than, 25 pounds; (2) Volume -- not to exceed 4,000 cubic inches; (3) portable and (4) EMI hardened. Ideally, the ULSET will accommodate all the test and maintenance actions required on the following equipment: CSU-13/P and CSU-15/P 'G'-suits; CWU-60/P (A/P22P-7(V) Anti-exposure garment; Pressure-demand O2 masks; A/P22P-14(V) CBR respirator assembly; AN/AVS-9(V) and AN/AVS-20/20 Night vision goggles; URT-33, PRC-90, PRC-90-2, and PRC-112 survival radios; SDU-5/E Strobe light; SEAWARS battery; FLU-8B/P Automatic life preserver inflation device; LPA-2 series preservers; LPU-XX/P series preservers; LPP-1 series preservers; LR-1 rafts; LRU-XX series rafts; HGU-32/P Anti-exposure hood; HAU-12/P Anti-exposure mittens; Navy Combat Edge ensemble which includes the CSU-17/P Counter Pressure Vest, KMU-561 Helmet Bladder, MBU-24/P Oxygen Mask, and CSU-20/P Lower Garment. The ULSET should also be capable of testing current Navy helmet/oxygen mask/communication assemblies. An ULSET performance matrix which lists this equipment and additional information about the parameters to be tested may be obtained via e-mail or Fax by contacting Denise Garcia at 732-323-7890/e-mail Garcia@Lakehurst.navy.mil. Government testing and evaluation of ULSET prototypes will commence July 98. Proposals should consist of two separately bound volumes. Volume I shall provide the technical proposal and management approach and Volume II shall address cost. Proposals will be evaluated as they are received. Award decisions will be based on the following criteria: (1) Overall scientific and technical merit, (2) the offeror's ability to demonstrate feasibility, (3) the offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives, (4) originality of theidea and (5) realism of proposed cost. Contractors shall submit five (5) copies of their proposal. Technical proposals should be limited to twenty-five (25) pages. Volume II shall include a cost and fee summary, and detailed cost breakdowns of labor hours by labor category, material by vendor quotes and purchase history, travel, computer and other direct and indirect costs. The cost of preparation of the response to this BAA is not considered an allowable direct charge to the resulting contract nor any other contract. The point of contact for technical issues is Denise Garcia, 732-323-7890. The point of contact for contractual matters is Barbara Davidowich 732-323-2542. Offerors may contact these individuals, at any time, for clarification of technical/contractual issues and cost response format. Offerors are cautioned that only contracting officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Contract type (firm fixed price, cost reimbursement, cost sharing) will depend on the nature of the offer received, cost/benefit analysis and available funding. All proposals submitted under this announcement should be considered government property. No formal solicitation will be issued; this BAA is the solicitation. Exterior markings on the response shall be as follows: N68335-97-BAA-801,Naval Air Warfare Center, Attn: Barbara Davidowich, Bldg 129 (Contracts Division), Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082. (0056)

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