U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

16 -- CRASHWORTHY EXTENDED RANGE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THE CH-47D HELICOPTER DUE 012100 POC Karen Parmenter, Contracting Officer, (256) 313-0734 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, karen.parmenter@peoavn.redstone.army.mil. This is a market survey (request for information synopsis) issued by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command to determine the existence of sources for the planned effort described below. Point of contact is Ms. Karen Parmenter, AMSAM-AC-SA-FC, Bldg. 5678, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, Datafax (256) 313-3230, e-mail karen.parmenter@peoavn.redstone.army.mil. The proposed acquisition is in support of the CH-47D helicopter's Crashworthy Extended Range Fuel System (CWERFS). Estimated quantities are as follows: 78 each CWERFS "B" Kits, composed of the following items: 1) Three (3) 800-gallon extended range fuel tanks, 2) Three (3) restraint systems, 3) One (1) Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) Kit, 4) Three (3) 5,000 lb. Tie-down ring assemblies and 5) Three (3) Installation Kits. Additionally planned for acquisition is an estimated quantity of 118 CWERFS "A" Kits, composed of the following items: 1) One (1) Cavity Drain Kit, 2) One (1) Airframe Vent Kit and 3) One (1) Airframe Modification Kit. All equipment must meet the requirements of MIL-T-27422B. The fuel tanks must be self-sealing and able to withstand penetration of ammunition rounds up to 14.5 mm. The system installation on the aircraft, including fuel tanks and the FARE Kit storage container, must be crash-resistant in accordance with ADS-36 as it pertains to internal extended range fuel systems. The Fuel Quantity Probe installation and Fuel Quantity Gauge installation shall meet the performance requirements as defined by ADS-37A-PRF. For the purposes of meeting the requirements of ADS-37A, these components shall be defined as Mission Essential. The Fuel Control Panel shall be night vision goggle (NVG) compatible for use with Generation III goggles, AN/AVS-7 (Type I, Class A Requirements). The CH-47D helicopter with the CWERFS installed shall meet the requirements for emergency egress contained in AMCP 706-203, Engineering Design Handbook, Helicopter Engineering, Part Three, Qualification Assurance; that is, after crash landing, all crewmembers shall be able to evacuate the aircraft, using half the exits, within 20 seconds. The fuel quantity indicating system shall meet the accuracy requirements of MIL-G-26988C, Class 1. Firms interested in this acquisition should send their name, address and brief information literature within two (2) weeks from the date of publication of this synopsis in the CBD. The info should include, but not be limited to, its experience on the CH-47D helicopter, corporate background, technical expertise and facilities available to accomplish the above acquisition. Offerors must have the capability to begin deliveries within seven (7) months after award of any resultant contract. This synopsis is to identify potential sources only, does not constitute a Request For Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT BE HONORED. See Numbered Note(s) 25. Posted 01/03/00 (W-SN412618). (0003)

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