B -- C-130 COCKPIT AREA NOISE AND VIBRATION REDUCTION

Notice Date

October 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Concurrent Technologies Corporation, 100 CTC Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904-1935

ZIP Code

15904-1935

Solicitation Number

DABBS001

Response Due

October 17, 2001

Point of Contact

Mr. Tim Dabbs, 814-269-2828, dabbst@ctc.com

E-Mail Address

Refer technical questions and submit product information (dabbst@ctc.com)

Description

Introduction The Air Force is investigating the availability of commercial off-the-shelf Cockpit Area Noise Reduction systems applicable to the C-130 aircraft. The goal of the investigation is to identify several commercial cockpit area noise reduction systems modified for military use on C-130 aircraft to determine which may be the most practical for use. The results of the market survey will be forwarded to the Air Mobility Battlelab, along with a recommendation for a demonstration of the technology if the research determines that appropriate commercial off-the-shelf systems exist. Through this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), the Air Force is soliciting product information from all areas of the commercial active noise and vibration reduction industry to accomplish this goal. Selection Criteria The primary selection criteria for all proposals will be the most practical system for use on AMC C-130 Aircraft. All offeror's are strongly encouraged to submit literature on their product that best meets the specific performance criteria below. Specific Performance Criteria Systems must meet threshold requirements designated (T). Desired/objective characteristics are annotated as (O). Low cost/high payoff system (O) Systems may be production commercial models, but may be modified for military use (O) Systems must function under all current C-130 operating roles, in both peacetime and combat configurations, without negative impact to any existing aircraft system, tactics, or crew performance (T) Reduce aircrew-hearing loss by reducing low frequency noise (0-500Hz) (O) System should significantly reduce noise and/or vibration without interference to aircraft systems or performance, be non-obtrusive, and positively affect crew communications and crew fatigue related to existing noise and vibration levels (T) Must interface with existing MILSPEC power (28 VDC and 110VAC-400Hz) specific to C-130 (T) Funding Currently there is only limited Battlelab funding identified for this Program, however, if research indicates that the technology is available and transferable to the C-130, funding will be sought for prototype demonstration and recommended to Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. Submission Deadline Product Information may be submitted until 17 Oct 01. Refer technical questions and submit product information to: Mr. Tim Dabbs Concurrent Technologies Corporation 814-269-2828, dabbst@ctc.com 100 CTC drive Johnstown, PA, 15904 814-269-2828 dabbst@ctc.com General Information on the BAA This notice itself constitutes the BAA as per FAR 6.102(d) (2). There shall be no formal RFP. The Air Force reserves the right to select for award, any, part of, all, or none of the proposals received. The Air Force may or may not purchase any of the Cockpit Area Noise Reduction systems demonstrated. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Air Force to pay any prototype costs related to this announcement. Offeror's are advised that only the Air Mobility Command is legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds.

Record

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