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Z -- REPLACEMENT OF 14 X 22-FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL FAN BLADES DUE 051900 POC Randy A. Manning, Industry Assistance Officer, Phone (757)-864-6074, Fax (757) 864-9299, Email r.a.manning@larc.nasa.gov -- Michael T. Stubbs, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2435, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email M.T.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23#SS-31 6. E-MAIL: Randy A. Manning, r.a.manning@larc.nasa.gov. In order to identify potential sources and to permit potential sources the opportunity to provide comments, NASA/LaRC plans to issue a "Draft" Specification for Replacement of the 14 X 22-Foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel Fan Blades via the Internet on or about April 10, 2000. This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition. Inputs are being requested from firms capable of performing the work required to Furnish, Install and Test 10 Sitka Spruce Wind Tunnel Fan Blades. The blades will be manufactured from laminated Sitka Spruce, and will be fiberglass covered, in accordance with "Draft" Specification 1-141-GGL.1264, and to the following design drawings: LD-514649 Blade Detail LD-514650 Fan Drive System Coordinate Tables-Blade Sections LD-514615 Butt Details Specifically, NASA is seeking corporate capabilities and experience for providing laminated wooden fan blades. Unique requirements for this project, include: -- Corporate experience in fabricating and machining large complex wood/epoxy structures of similar size and shape (14 x 22 fan blades are approximately 16 feet long, have a finished weight of about 700 pounds each, and have a complex contoured shape) -- General knowledge of the wood lamination process -- Access to large wood manufacturing equipment, including: * Large kilns * Large presses * Contour cutting machines * Very large planers -- Access to a large thermally controlled building -- Knowledgeable and experienced QA department If sufficient sources are identified, there is the possibility of future fan blade requirements, as there are several tunnels at Langley Research Center which utilize wooden fan blades. One such requirement could be the fabrication of 51 replacement blades for the 16' Transonic Tunnel. Comments/input for this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) are requested by May 19, 2000, however, inputs after that date will be considered. The proposed "Draft" Specifications may be downloaded as noted. You must request the drawings by calling the NASA Langley Research Center Bid Distribution Office at 757-864-2547, and citing SSN number SS-316. No solicitation exists, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released as a result of this SSN, it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having the capability necessary to meet the stated requirements are invited to submit a capability statement documenting their ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for the past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; and whether they are a large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, or Hub-Zone business. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this SSN is 3728, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Technical questions should be directed to Mr. Thomas Quenville at 757-864-7286 or e-mail: t.j.quenville@larc.nasa.gov. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial item is defined in Internet "Note A" [INTERNET ONLY (commercial product definition)] This SSN is intended to solicit inputs to the proposed "Draft" Specification (including drawings) to provide suitable replacement wooden fan blades for the 14X22-Foot Subsonic Tunnel. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the identified point of contact. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All comments/inputs and capability responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted to NASA Langley Research Center, Industry Assistance Office, Mail Stop 144, Hampton, VA 23681-2199. In responding reference SSN number SS-316. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/11/00 (D-SN443493). (0102)

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