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J -- MAINTENANCE OF FATIGUE LOAD SYSTEMS SOL F33601-00-R-9002 DUE 051800 POC Blanche Corbett, Tel: (937)257-6147 extension 4235 WEB: 00R9002 -- Maintenance,_Repair,_and_Calibration_of_Instrumentation_Services, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00R9002/00R9002.asp. E-MAIL: blanche.corbett@WPAFB.AF.MIL, blanche.corbett@WPAFB.AF.MIL. "1. Contract Purpose: The purpose of the Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of Instrumentation Contract is to provide on-site services to the Propulsion Directorate (PR) in the areas of maintenance, calibration, repair, fabrication,installation, modification, design, overhaul, operation and checkout of instrumentation, instrumentation/control systems, controls, equipment, and related special devices belonging to or being maintained by the Propulsion Directorate (PR). Special devices include but are not limited to the following types of equipment: electronic, communications, electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, must be accomplished on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis and maintenance, calibration and inventory records must be maintained. Additionally, instrumentation support of various test sites are maintained, equipment inventories are accomplished and the Equipment Maintenance Data System (EMDS) is administered and managed. Haz-Mat inventories and tracking for the PR are also performed as required. 2. Technical Capabilities: The mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL's) Propulsion Directorate encompasses research and development of advanced aircraftturbine engine, missile propulsion, and aircraft and missile power systems technologies. This contractual effort will provide full-spectrum technical services, instrumentation calibration, and testing support to this research and development program. Support includes all personnel,equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary for the fabrication, maintenance,inspection, modification, overhaul, repair, calibration, certification, and transport of experimental/test equipment,laboratory instrumentation, computer controlled test equipment, special devices, and materiel.Support to be provided under this contract will span seven primary areas: (a) Compressor Research Facility (CRF) -- The CRF conducts and supports exploratory and advanced development efforts in compressor technology, independently evaluating full-scale, multi-stage, single-spool dual-flow fans and compressors under operating conditions similar to an actual flight profile. The facility is automated and computer-controlled to study steady-state and transient phenomena on full-size research articles. This contractual effort will require the design, fabrication, installation, test, and calibration of instrumentation systems to support technology development activities. Prospective sources must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the procedures, equipment, instrumentation, materials, and hazards associated with testing turbopropulsion systems.(b) Turbine Research Facility (TRF) -- The TRF is used for exploratory development of advanced turbines. It can simulate all important engine conditions through the use of aero and thermodynamic similarity in a short duration (transient) research procedure. Full-scale engine or rig hardware can be analyzed using fast-response and non-intrusive instrumentation for measuring surface heat flux, surfacepressure, inlet and outlet pressure and temperature, mass flow, and many other quantities. This contractual effort will require the design, fabrication, installation, test, and calibration of instrumentation systems to support technology development activities. In addition, this contractual effort will require the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and modification of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Prospective sources must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the procedures, equipment, instrumentation, materials, and hazards associated with testing turbopropulsion systems. (c) Research Air Facility -- The Air Facility is used to provide simulated flight conditions for R&D programs in the turbine engine, advanced propulsion, and fuel technology areas. It has two DeLaval compressors, three reciprocating compressors, and two Centac compressors. The air from the reciprocating and Centac compressors can be heated in a process air heater. In addition, the Air Facility has four turbo-exhausters. This contractual effort will require the maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and calibration of electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment and systems associated with the operation and control of the Air Facility. This contractual effort will require the design, acquisition, fabrication, installation, test, calibration, maintenance, and operation of instrumentation and data acquisition systems. In addition, this effort will require the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of control systems for the Air Facility fuel farm. Prospective sources must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the procedures, equipment, instrumentation, materials, and hazards associated with large-scale air compressors and systems for conditioning air in support of turbopropulsion test activities.(d) Battery Laboratory -- This facility is equipped to conduct research and development in the area of electrochemical power generation, evaluate advanced battery and fuel cell designs, and conduct experiments and analyses to support electrochemical power sources. It contains research equipment, electrochemical analysis tools and instruments, chemical laboratories, a dry room, explosion-proof isolation chambers, and a dedicated area with special research stands for high temperature sodium-sulfur battery and cell analyses. This contractual effort will require the maintenance, set-up, calibration, and operation of automated test systems and equipment used for evaluating the performance of batteries and fuel cells. In addition, the contractual effort will require the maintenance, set-up, calibration, and operation of environmental conditioning and simulation systems and equipment. Prospective sources must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of and experience with electrochemical battery and fuel cell testing under simulated real-world conditions.(e) Metrology -- Prospective sources must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of and experience with the Air Force metrology program. Specifically, this contractual effort will require: the management of an accountable equipmentinventory; the use of calibration standards for the maintenance and calibration of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic precision measurement equipment (PME), tools, and components; and the administration and operation of a preventive maintenance/preventive maintenance inspection (PM/PMI) program. In addition, this contractual effort will require close coordination and cooperation with the Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory (AFMETCAL) in Newark, OH.f) Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection -- This contractual effort will require the development and implementation of Directorate hazardous material usage and environmental protection policy statements and procedures; the procurement, receipt, tracking, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials; the maintenance and employment of spill prevention and response equipment and procedures; and the development, administration, and conduct of training for personnel employing hazardous materials. Prospective sources must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of and experience with the application of federal, state, local, USAF, AFMC, AFRL, and WPAFB environmental, safety, and occupational hazard (ESOH) laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing hazardous material usage and environmental protection.g) Video Support -- This contractual effort will provide the technical and managerial support required to operate, maintain, and modify the Directorate's video-conferencing system including: scheduling, set-up, preparation, and operation of video-conferencing systems for multi-point calls, bond and unbonded; coordination of schedules, technical parameters, and procedures with off-site participants and commercial communication system providers; coordination of briefing equipment and support requirements; and the design, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of videoconferencing equipment. In addition, this contractual effort will provide the technical and managerial support for video production in support of special events, awards, public relations, and training. Video production will encompass copywriting, direction, videography, animation, video editing, and audio dubbing. 3. Capabilities Package:The technical capability package shall contain documentation from the contractor showing acceptable and continued experience in all of the above tasks for the performance of the contract. All interested firms having the capabilities and experience in the above listed areas are invited to submit a descriptive capability package. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the functions listed. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response mustnot exceed 20 single-spaced, 10 point type pages. Offerors shall include in the Capabilities Package a statement of Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business status and if the offeror is an 8(a) contractor. The standard for Small or Large Business status will be in accordance with Standard Industrialization Classification (SIC) Code 7699. Therefore, a small business shall be those businesses that have less than $5,000,000.00 in annual receipts. Submit capabilities packages and routine inquiries concerning the sources sought to ATTN: Blanche E. Corbett, ASC/PKWOVB, Bldg. 1, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Suite 3, Wright Patterson AFB OH, 45433-5309. Capabilities packages may be submitted via conventional mail, facsimile to 937/257-3926, or via e-mail to blanche.corbett@wpafb.af.mil. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN- 3:00 PM on 18 MAY 2000. Direct all questions to the attention of Blanche Corbett at 937-257-6147 Extension 4235. Posted 04/18/00 (D-SN446332). (0109)

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