AFFTC/PKAA Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

M -- DEVELOPMENTAL AIRDROP SERVICES POC Todd Mathie (805) 277-3900 X2297 E-MAIL: Click here to to reach the contracting point of contact, Todd.Mathie@EDEX.Edwards.af.mil. The Air Force Flight Test Center is seeking potential sources capable of performing developmental Airdrop Services for Edwards AFB, CA. These services are currently being performed by the Government and market research is being conducted to determine if there are commercial sources which are capable of performing this service. This Airdrop function identifies the specifications needed to develop or modify existing deceleration devices for a specific cargo (to include people) load. The Airdrop Services provides for developmental testing of parachute recovery, deceleration and attenuation systems. Coordinates on all test requests and analyzes the capability of the airdrop research and development flight to support these tests. Airdrop Services entail designing, constructing, modifying and testing parachute test vehicles, personnel emergency egress (from both fighter and cargo aircraft), new weapons systems, cargo recovery systems and retro-rockets. Services also include testing aircraft in order to certify it for its airdrop and airland capacity given specific cargo requirements, to include testing life support equipment. Airdrop Services performs build-up and rigging of non-standard loads, which includes designing loads which have little or no prior technical data. Build-up may involve design and construction of mock-up and models that meet the specifications of the actual load under study and rigging them for Airdrop. Airdrop Services also include the following: provide for instrumentation, camera, and range recovery; receiving and storing explosive devices used in the deployment of parachutes and deceleration systems; perform aircraft weapons load crew functions for these items. Firms capable of performing the described services are invited to submit a description of their capabilities and experience to the following address: AFFTC/PKAA, Attn: T. Mathie, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185; or at Internet Address: Todd.Mathie@EDEX.Edwards.af.mil . Submissions should be limited to 15 pages and include evidence of similar past and present performance. CONTRACTORS MUST IDENTIFY THEIR BUSINESS TYPE (i.e., large business, small business, small and disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified business, woman-owned small business). This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. The Government will not pay for any information submitted under this synopsis. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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