Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT -- REDUCTION OF O&S COST OF THE AH-64D HELICOPTER LANDING GEAR SOL DAAH10-99-C-0038 DUE 033100 POC Marilyn D. Johnson, Contract Specialist, 757-878-2062 E-MAIL: AATD, mjohnson@aatd.eustis.army.mil. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate proposes to acquire, on an other than full and open competitive basis, a modification to existing contract DAAH10-99-C-0038 entitled, "Advanced Landing Gear Concepts". Under this contract, Boeing, Mesa, AZ is developing adaptive landing gear design concepts using the Quality Functional Deployment process, semi-active and active control technologies, and analysis and simulation. The technology will be validated using a test-bed shock strut. The objective of this modification is to reduce O&S costs of the AH-64D Apache through modification of the main landing gear shock struts to incorporate low-cost, light-weight, passive control technology that will restore the landing performance to AH-64A levels. The passive control landing gear shall be designed for the AH-64D. The modified landing gear must maintain structural integrity and provide energy absorption comparable to the AH-64A main landing gears. The MLG shock strut hardware modifications should have a weight impact of less than 3 pounds. Recurring cost should not exceed $4,500 dollars per MLG shock strut. Detailed drawings and assembly instructions will be required and will be a deliverable under the proposed effort. The program modification and existing program will compliment each other by enabling passive, semi-active, and active control technologies to be simultaneously investigated. The ideal solution to the performance problem is likely to be a combination of active and passive technologies. Combining simulation, analysis and testing where applicable will enhance the technology development. A noncompetitive acquisition to Boeing Mesa, Arizona is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Boeing is deemed to be the only responsible source. It is the developer and sole supplier of the AH-64D aircraft. It is the only known source possessing the design, development, and manufacturing knowledge necessary to successfully define the form, fit and function of a main landing gear for the AH-64D aircraft. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by this agency. This acquisition will be conducted using Alpha Contracting techniques; therefore a formal solicitation for this program will not be issued. Any questions in regard to this announcement must be submitted in writing, via postal mail to the address shown above, facsimile at (757) 878-2062, or email at mjohnson@aatd.eustis.army.mil. See Numbered Notes: 22 and 26. Posted 02/15/00 (W-SN425577). (0046)

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