SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Blast testing of a built up operable window
- Notice Date
- 7/18/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- RFISHOCKTUBE
- Response Due
- 8/1/2014
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2014
- Point of Contact
- Vendeck M. Davis, 601-634-4091
- E-Mail Address
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USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg
(vendeck.davis@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for information for blast testing of a built-up operable window The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is currently evaluating methods of performing a blast test of a large window. Shock tube testing is one of the methods under consideration. To our knowledge no commercially available shock tube can load a window with the dimensions and orientation required for this test. The objectives of this request are to: (1) determine if any commercial shock tube can be modified to meet the requirements of these tests; (2) determine if any commercial shock tube (ST) operator (ST vendor) is interested in modifying their testing facilities to perform these tests. Two shock tube test configurations are being considered as possible alternatives. Option 1 considers shock tube testing of a semi-rigidly supported window. Option 2 considers the same window mounted in a structural steel support system, where the support system is semi-rigidly supported. Option 1: Window Only Test The desired blast loaded area of the window is approximately 14 ft wide by 10 ft high. The window must be tested in its normal orientation. The ST vendor must design and construct a support frame and make allowances for a window installer to install the window in the frame prior to testing. The installer could install the window into a frame that could later be rigidly attached to the shock tube by the ST vendor. At this time, testing is planned for one window only. More than one test may be conducted on the window. The window will need to be tested at a reflected pressure between 3 and 10 psi with duration between 50 and 150 msec. The exact pressure and duration required would be provided to the ST vendor prior to the test. At least two high-speed cameras would be required to record the event. It is anticipated that 26 channels of active data would be needed to record the pressure at several locations, displacement of the frame/window at several locations, reaction forces of the window on the reaction frame at several locations and strains. The ST vendor would need to design and conduct calibration experiments that demonstrate that the desired blast environment can be achieved and demonstrate the uniformity of the load that will be applied to the window. Option 2: Window Plus Support Frame In this option, the window described in Option 1 will be installed into a structural steel support system. The desired blast loaded area of the window frame system is approximately 15 ft wide by 15 ft high. The window must be tested in its normal orientation. The ST vendor must design and construct a support frame and make allowances for a window installer to install the window in the frame prior to testing. The installer could install the window into a frame that could later be rigidly attached to the shock tube by the ST vendor. At this time, testing is planned for one window only. More than one test may be conducted on the window. At least two high-speed cameras would be required to record the event. In addition to the 26 channels of active data for Option 1, 10 channels of data are needed to record reaction forces, displacements, and strains on both sides of the structural steel support system. The ST vendor would need to design and conduct calibration experiments that demonstrate that the desired blast environment can be achieved and demonstrate the uniformity of the load that will be applied to the window Requested Information Please provide the following information for each of Options 1, and 2: Can your shock tube be modified to provide the range of pressures and impulses over the window size in question? Can you collect the desired data? Is your facility capable of creating and storing CLASSIFIED data? Are you interested in modifying your shock tube to perform this (these) test(s)? Technical Point of Contact The technical point of contact for this request is: Dr. James T. Baylot U.S Army Engineer Research and Development Center ATTN CEERD-GS-R (James Baylot) 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg MS 39180 Phone 601 634 2137 Fax 601 634 2309 e-mail James.T.Baylot@usace.army.mil Please direct any technical questions to Dr. Baylot. If you have an interest in participating in this type of contract, please provide the following information: 1. NAICS Code 2. Company information: Please indicate contact information and email address. 3. Capability Statement: Please include a capability statement not to exceed ten pages. Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at www.fbo.gov. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 1 August, 2014 at 1700 hrs CST to: E-mail vendeck.davis@usace.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG MS
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
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