SPECIAL NOTICE
17 -- This Request for Information is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to award a contract.Submitting information is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated.
- Notice Date
- 3/22/2012
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA - (Aviation), ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W58RGZRFIAGPU
- Archive Date
- 3/22/2013
- Point of Contact
- ray byrd, 256-842-1205
- E-Mail Address
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ACC-RSA - (Aviation)
(ray.byrd@peoavn.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU), MEP 83-360E, is a gas turbine engine-driven, wheel mounted, self-propelled (up to 3 mph on flat surface), enclosed unit. The AGPU can be towed (20 mph maximum on improved surfaces and 10 mph maximum on unimproved surfaces) and is air transportable. The AGPU provides simultaneously AC/DC electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic power. The power is available individually or in any combination. The AGPU provides the ground power requirements for aircraft such as the following: AH-64, C-12, CH-47, OH-58, UH-60, AH-1 and UH-1. Control and regulation of the AGPU electrical and pneumatic systems is semiautomatic. Electronic devices monitor and regulate electrical voltage, frequency and current, as well as pneumatic outputs. Control of the hydraulic system is semiautomatic, in that the operator must set hydraulic pressure and select operating modes for the Aircraft that is to be ground repaired or tested. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Purpose: This market research is being conducted to identify commercially available ground power systems that meet or exceed Army aviation (rotary and unmanned aircraft) power requirements. Please submit your product information if it meets the required capabilities below. The Army is considering integrated modular systems that can produce, as a minimum AC and DC Electrical, Hydraulic pressure and flow, and Pneumatic air pressure and flow. The ground power system must be capable of producing the required capabilities individually and in simultaneous outputs. Simultaneous operations: Condition A, as a minimum, 67 percent (73 amps per phase) of the AC electrical power, 6.5 GPM flow at 3350 PSI hydraulic pressure and 34 lbs, per minute pneumatic pressure and flow. Condition B, as a minimum, 250 amps DC electrical power and 15.2 GPM flow at 3350 PSI hydraulic pressure. All pressures and flows will be measured at the output of the cables or hoses. Required Capabilities: Alternating Current (AC) Power: The Next Generation Aviation Ground Power Unit (NxG AGPU) must provide sufficient sustained and peak AC power capability to meet all AC power requirements for all fielded Army aircraft configured to accept external power from an external power source for servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting while providing simultaneous support to the hydraulic and pneumatic systems. AC Power: The system must provide 115/200 Volts three-phase power, 400 Hz at a 0.8 pf, with: - 48KVA (38.4 KW) continuous - 70 KVA (56 KW) for 30 seconds - 82.5 KVA (66 KW) for five seconds Direct Current (DC) Power: The NxG AGPU must provide sufficient sustained and peak DC power capability to meet all DC power requirements for all fielded Army aircraft that are configured to accept external power from an external power source while providing simultaneous support to the hydraulic and pneumatic systems. DC Power: The system must provide: - 250 Amperes continuous at 26 Volts, minimum - 350 Amperes continuous at 25 Volts, minimum - 500 Amperes for 1 minute - 1000 Amperes for 5 seconds Hydraulic Power: The NxG AGPU must provide sufficient and peak hydraulic flow/pressure capability to allow for the performance of all hydraulic maintenance tasks for all current fielded Army aircraft that require hydraulics from an external hydraulic source. - 15.2 Gallons per Minute (GPM) at 3350 psig continuous. Pneumatic Power: The NxG AGPU must provide sufficient sustained and peak pneumatic flow/pressure capability to allow for the performance of all pneumatic maintenance tasks for all current, organically-maintained Army aircraft that require pneumatics from an external pneumatic source. Output air: 60 lbs per minute at 45 psig (sea level), 26.5 lb per minute at 24 psig (10,000 feet altitude). The system should display output in psig rating. Modularity: The NxG AGPU must be modular in design to facilitate rapid and effective repair. Modular components/subcomponents will be able to work independently from each other; potentially with external power support. The attributes listed below are advantageous to the NxG AGPU. Mobility: The system must be capable of being deployed by organic vehicles in convoy, pushed/pulled or towed by personnel on the flight line. Transportability: The NxG AGPU must be transportable in unit organic vehicles without major disassembly (defined as reassembled within 30 minutes of off-load at the -10 field maintenance level of expertise). Reliability: The NxG AGPU must have a 95 percent probability for completing 24 hours of operation without requiring maintenance to correct an essential function failure (EFF). Length of Service Cables, Lines, Hoses, etc: Have a minimum of 60 foot length of cables, lines, hoses, etc. to position the NxG AGPU a safe distance outside the path of the rotor and/or exhaust system of an operating Army aircraft while supporting the maintenance tasks. Automatic disable and emergency manual shutdown: Have appropriate automatic disable capability in the event that the system exceeds safe operating parameters and an emergency shutdown for any emergency. Automatically adjusted settings: The NxG AGPU will be capable of being adjusted for specific settings, which when selected by the operator will automatically adjust outputs to those required by the selected aircraft type/model. Temperature Indicators for Hydraulic Oil Temperature: To provide safe operation of the NxG AGPU hydraulic pump system that includes temperature sensors/lights required for normal operation and over temperature sensor/light with automatic shut down. Deicing Capability: Provide a deicing capability for aircraft using hot bleed air for dynamic components, rotor blades and wind screens. Hydraulic Pump Automatic Disengage: Provide a hydraulic pump with automatic disengage when not in use. Four (4) 120 Volts 60 Cycle Power Outlets: Provide 120 volt outlets for maintenance personnel to use for lighting and other 120 volt electric devices. Provide appropriate connectors, fittings and a secure storage compartment: The NxG AGPU shall provide appropriate connectors and fittings required for systems support and a secure storage compartment for all cables, lines, and connectors to support Army aircraft. Internal charging system: Have an internal system charging circuit with the capability to charge/maintain battery in an operational configuration within 15 to 30 minutes after engine start. Multi-fuel engine: Army standard fuel compatible. Hydraulic system purification: The NxG AGPU hydraulic system fluid must be monitored for moisture content with an indicator that provides the parts per million of water content and must filter out particulate contamination. The fluid must be internally and/or externally purified for moisture and particulate contamination to meet Army aviation standards for Army aircraft. Internal fuel capacity: Have a minimum of three (3) hours of continuous operation. Closed circuit refueling: Be capable of closed circuit refueling without shutting down while meeting all operational and safety requirements for the NxG AGPU. Component replacement: Have modular components for ease of replacement/maintenance in the field to support the Army's two-level maintenance concept. Fill Indicators: Have fill indicators for all liquid containers (i.e., fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc). Maintenance ratio (MR): The NxG AGPU will have a field and sustainment MR not to exceed 0.025 maintenance man-hours per operating hour (MMH/OH). Supportability: The NxG AGPU will be supported by the Army two level maintenance concepts. Display panel: The NxG AGPU shall have a display and control panel that provides electrical outputs, hydraulic outputs, pneumatic output, trouble indications, system controls, indicator for deice temperature and is operable in all light/weather conditions. 20 Minute fuel warning light: The light provides the crew member or operator a warning/caution/advisory light that is visible from all directions that the NxG AGPU will run out of fuel and preparation can be started to fuel the system. Fuel filtration and water separator: NxG AGPU fuel system will have an inline fuel filter with a water separator. Warnings, Cautions and Advisories: Have power on self-test capability to advise the operator when operating in or exceeding critical operational parameters and displays appropriate warnings, cautions, and advisories to the operator control panel. NATO Compliance: (self-explanatory) Companies should not submit information for developmental products and should have already produced at least one fully functional, production representative unit. Please provide as much technical specifications as possible. Photographs are also welcome. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to award a contract, now or in the future. Submitting information for the RFI is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated; this is not a request for proposal, and all information submitted in response to this request shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the submitter. Instructions: If after reviewing these requirements, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements and the five items listed below: 1.Executive Summary 2.Company Capabilities to include both optimal monthly production capacity and maximum monthly production capacity 3.Detailed Product Description 4.Points of contact (including name, email address, phone number, and fax number) for customers currently using ground support equipment that your company has manufactured or is currently supporting logistically (if applicable) 5.Appendices (if required) Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. Questions relative to this market research should be submitted to Ray Byrd at ray.byrd@peoavn.army.mil or Dexter Hornsby at dexter.hornsby@peoavn.army.mil. The Government desires that responses be submitted via email in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Windows/Office and/or Adobe Acrobat and addresses each of the above characteristics and any other important technical aspects of the product. In addition to an e-mail response, the Government requests interested sources provide two (2) hard copies of their response to be mailed to: ACC- Redstone CCAM-AR-C Attn: Dexter Hornsby/Ray Byrd Bldg 5309, 2nd floor Room 9237 Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898-5000 Participants are encouraged to complete the following Contractor Capability Survey. Responses must be received no later than close of business Friday April 27th, 2012. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution. * Company Name: * Address: * City/State/Zip: * Point of Contact (POC): * Phone # for POC: * Fax # for POC: * E-mail Address: * CAGE Code: * Web Page URL: * North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: * Based on this NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Large Business(YES/NO) Small Business(YES/NO) Woman Owned Small Business(YES/NO) Small Disadvantaged Business(YES/NO) 8(a) Certified(YES/NO) HUB Zone Certified(YES/NO) Veteran Owned Small Business(YES/NO) Service Disabled Small Business(YES/NO) Central Contractor Registered(YES/NO) * A statement as to whether your company's ownership is domestic or foreign (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Part II. Capability Survey Questions 1. Provide a description of your company's current engineering and production capabilities. 2. Explain your company's quality and configuration control program for the manufacture of hardware (e.g. ISO 9000 series). Explain your process for submitting documentation to the Government relative to production process changes and diminishing manufacturing sources that ultimately affect yours and the Government's ability to provide/obtain repair parts needed for sustainment of systems procured. 3. If the system(s) has already been procured by other government organization, please provide the contract numbers.
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