SOURCES SOUGHT
49 -- PORTABLE FUEL SERVICING UNIT FOR A SMALL UAV
- Notice Date
- 10/2/2019
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, Contracts Department, Hwy. 547 Attn:B562-3C, Lakehurst, New Jersey, 08733-5083
- ZIP Code
- 08733-5083
- Solicitation Number
- N6833520Q0004
- Point of Contact
- William Waterhouse, Phone: 732-323-2243
- E-Mail Address
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william.waterhouse@navy.mil
(william.waterhouse@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division, Lakehurst New Jersey is requesting information on potential sources to fulfill a proposed requirement for a portable fuel servicing unit for a small unmanned air vehicle (UAV). The portable fuel servicing unit will be used to fuel and defuel a small UAV while measuring and displaying the quantity of fuel dispensed. Eligibility The PSC for this requirement is 4930; the NAICS is 336413. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. Requirements Fueling and Defueling The portable fuel servicing unit shall be capable of pumping fuel into and out of a small UAV, while accurately measuring the amount of fuel added or removed. The unit should be capable of transferring 25 lbs of fuel-oil mixture in no more than 20 minutes. The unit should be capable of alternating between fueling and defueling states without disconnecting and reconnecting fuel lines or requiring any tools. Fuel Metering Accuracy The portable fuel servicing unit shall be capable of measuring the quantity of fuel dispensed with an error not to exceed 1% of the reading. Hoses The fuel servicing unit shall have hoses for connecting to the fuel and vent connectors on the UAV. The hoses shall be 10 feet in length. The fuel hose shall connect to the UAV fuel port using Staubli part number N00925711, 100009454, or equivalent. The vent hose shall connect to the UAV vent port using Staubli part number N00926011, 100009458, or equivalent. The vent and fuel port connectors shall be attached to the hoses using quick disconnects for easy removal. The connectors shall be secured to the hoses with lanyards or chains. The fuel hose must include an additional nozzle attachment for dispensing a fuel sample prior to fueling the UAV. The hoses shall have caps for covering the fuel and vent line connectors when not in use. The caps shall be secured to the hose with a lanyard or chain. Delivery Pressure The fuel servicing unit shall include provisions to limit the pressure at the air vehicle interface such that it does not exceed 4.5 PSIG, pressure or vacuum. The fuel servicing unit shall also include a pressure gauge for visual monitoring. Fuel Reservoir The fuel servicing unit should be capable of storing 7 gallons of fuel. The reservoir shall have a fill port of at least 2.5 inches in diameter with a strainer of corrosion-resistant metal capable of preventing particles larger than 50 microns from entering. The strainer stall be removable for cleaning. The cap to the fill port shall be attached to the unit via a chain or lanyard. The cap shall provide automatic pressure and vacuum relief. The reservoir shall provide a means for a quick reading of the approximate fuel level in the reservoir. The reservoir should have a means for the draining of stored fuel. Portability The fuel servicing unit should ideally fit within a volume of 40" x 40" x 20" when configured for transport and not weigh in excess of 75 lbs empty. The fuel servicing unit should also have a transportation case to protect the unit during transport and long term storage. Filtration The fuel servicing unit shall provide fuel/water separation. It shall also filter the fuel to 2 microns during fueling and defueling. Power The fuel servicing unit may be either manually operated or electrically powered. Manual pumps shall not require more than 32 strokes to move 4 gallons of fuel. Electrically powered pumps shall be powered by either a 28VDC or a 120VAC power source. Fuel servicing units requiring a 28VDC source shall use Glenair P/N 804-003-07ZNU12-7P or an equivalent connector to utilize the 28VDC power supply provided with the UAV system. The pin out for the 28VDC power supply is: Pin # Signal Name 1 +28 VDC 2 +28 VDC 3 +28 VDC 4 +28 VDC Return 5 +28 VDC Return 6 +28 VDC Return 7 GND to Shield Grounding The fuel servicing unit shall meet electrical grounding requirements in accordance with MIL-STD-464C. Provisions shall be made for electrical grounding of the fuel servicing unit to the fuel nozzle, a metal cart that holds the UAV, and the earth ground. Fuels Compatibility The fuel servicing unit, to include all seals, gaskets, and hoses, shall be compatible with a mixture of JP-5, JP-8, or Jet-A jet fuel mixed at a 50:1 volumetric ratio with Bel-Ray H1R Synthetic 2-stroke racing engine oil. Maintainability All serviceable components of the fueling system shall be located in accessible positions for inspection and replacement. The fuel servicing unit shall be maintainable using only common hand tools. Environment The portable fuel servicing unit shall be designed to withstand and operate in extreme environments including: •· Operating temperatures between -35°F and 135°F •· Storage temperatures between -40°F and 160F •· Vibration and shock •· Salt-fog, Humidity, Rain & Blowing Rain, and Dust & Sand •· Explosive atmosphere •· High levels of EMI (ship deck usage) Evaluation Considerations The accuracy, reliability, maintainability, and footprint (e.g. size, weight, portability) of the portable fuel servicing unit are key considerations for this capability need. The portable fuel servicing unit shall be designed to ensure the safety of personnel and protection of equipment. Submittal Information It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a product information package for portable fuel servicing units that can fully or substantially meet the requirements stated herein. Non-developmental, Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment items are preferred. This documentation should address the following: 1. Company Name; Company Address; CAGE Code; Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address 2. Existing production information (e.g., product brochures, datasheets, leading particulars, technical specifications, test reports, applicable standards) and/or data available. 3. Warranty options. 4. Product obsolescence information (e.g., anticipated months to final production, end-of-life notification and tech refresh cycle times). Send your responses to the POC in accordance with the response data of this RFI-Sources Sought. Disclaimer Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may not necessarily result from this RFI. The government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the government. Proprietary Data The government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside of the government without written permission in accordance with the legend.
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