Arnold Engineering Development Center, Attn: AEDC PKP, 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

59 -- POSITIONER FOR PNEUMATIC VALVE ACTUATOR SOL F40650-99-R-0001 DUE 121598 POC Kathy P. Swanson, Contract Specialist, (931) 454-4409 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/arnold.asp. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, swanson@hap.arnold.af.mil. This procurement is for an intelligent valve positioner for linear, single acting pneumatic valve actuators. Other characteristics include: Profibus PA communication at 31.2 kbit/s per IEC 1158-2; bus communication of setpoint, automatic tuning command, continuous valve position feedback, and instrument supply pressure; resolution of less than or equal to 0.05%; sample interval of not more than 20 msec; automatic tuning of stroke length, actuator action, and positioning dynamics; evacuation of air from actuator upon electrical power failure; valve shutoff adjustable over a range of 0 to 20% of the positioning signal; deadband adjustable over a range of .3 to 10%; characteristic curve selectable as linear or equal percentage; PC or Profibus configurable operating direction, travel limitation, actuating time; capable of producing an output signal of 0 to 90 psi throughout a supply pressure range of 20 to 90 psi; operable throughout a temperature range of -30 to 80 deg. C; NEMA 4X enclosure; 1/4-18 NPT pneumatic connections; 1/2-14 NPT electrical connection; attachment hardware for Fisher type 657, size 50 linear actuator with a stroke of 2". Delivery will be to Arnold Air Force Base Tennessee within 60 days after written receipt of award. Quantity -- One each, with option for 74 more within 90 days of acceptance of first item. The Request for Proposal will be available on the listed web link on 17 Nov 98. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) applicable to this solicitation is 3593, the size standard for which is 500 employees for the concern and its affiliates. Posted 11/10/98 (W-SN270419). (0314)

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