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

17 -- HLU-196D/E BOMB HOIST SOL N68335-99-R-0005 DUE 120498 POC L. Stibich, 732-323-4771; Contracting Officer is J. Murtagh. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to procure the HLU-196D/E Bomb Hoist, which is used to load air launched ordnance on various Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. The required basic quantity is for three each pre-production bomb hoists, training, and various technical data. There will be three option periods of 199 each units during which a total of 597 each production units and various technical data may be required. The three each pre-production units should be ready for contractor testing within 540 days after contract award. The first shipment of pre-production units for government testing should be within 720 days after contract award. The first shipment of production units should begin 180 days after release for production (provided the option for production units has been exercised). The electrically powered bomb hoist shall be capable of lifting air launched stores to the wing stations of all Navy aircraft utilizing the existing Single Hoist Ordnance Loading system. The hoist will be deployed and operated aboard ship and land and must meet the following objectives: Mission time -- 144 lifts/day, approximately 12 hours in a ten day mission; Maximum load -- 1,500 lbs. Vertical; Lift rate -- 15 ft/min; Maximum lift height -- 12 ft; Compatible with -- FA-18, EA-6B, F-14, P-3, and S-3 aircraft and all existing SHOLS equipment; Maximum weight -- 105 lbs; Emergency manual override for lowering and lifting; Fail safe free fall prevention; Ability to support load indefinitely; Overload protection (2,200 lbs. maximum load); Self-contained; Reliability -- MTBF-400 hours (200 hours minimum), MTTR 1.5 hours maximum, and Maximum repair time 3.7 hours. The final design will be subject to the following testing requirements: Performance; Environmental (MIL-STD-810) -- Sand and dust, Rain, Temperature-140F storage, 120F operation, -40F storage, -20F operation; Vibration; EMI; Shock; and Tech Evaluation (suitability and supportability). NAWCADLKE has developed a proof of principle (POP) hoist upon which the performance specification will be based. The POP unit is powered by a NiCad battery pack, a brushless DC motor with electrically released brake. The motor transmits power through a 1:1 belt drive to 180:1 lobe and cam gearbox containing a "NoBak" one way torque device. This in turn drives the winch components of the existing HLU-196 B/E hoist. Further development of this design is required in the following areas: higher efficiency gearbox; slide in battery pack; battery charging system; AC adapter; improved one way torque device; increased battery life and capacity; design of operator's controls; a minimum weight reduction of 20 lbs.; and a reduction in overall size. POP will be made available for a demonstration if requested. Delivery shall be FOB Origin. Small Business Set-Aside. Posted 10/05/98 (W-SN258583). (0278)

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