R&D Contracting Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607

A -- HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY SOL 95-61-MLKT POC CAPT MARK SALANSKY, CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR, (513) 255-7143. R&D Sources Sought for High Voltage Power Supplies (HVPS), Program solicitation 95-61-MLKT. The Wright Laboratory, Air Force Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Directorate does not anticipate awarding a contract at this time. HVPS, with electrical output in the range of 270 volts to multi-kilovolts, are essential to the successful operation of Air Force weapon systems. This is especially the case when one considers the role avionics plays in advanced systems such as ''fly-by-wire'' control systems. Unfortunately, reliability has not been a strong suit of HVPS. In 1989, the Manufacturing Technology Directorate of Wright Laboratory (WL/MT) awarded a contract to Northrop Corporation to improve the manufacturing processes used to produce HVPS. At the completion of this six year effort, the manufacturing technology and materials used in the fabrication of these power supplies were optimized, and reliability and producibility were significantly enhanced as a result. WL/MT wants this information to be shared and is seeking an interested party capable of transferring this technology and disseminating the lessons learned from the Northrop program to designers of HVPS across the electronics industry. Responses should include the following: (1) information describing experience in Manufacturing Science, Manufacturing Technology, Repair Technology and Integrated Product Development (IPD), (2) discussion of any recent efforts relating to the above. (3) list of technical personnel, potential subcontractor, team members, with resumes or descriptions of prior efforts in the above fields of technology. Only responses providing adequate information will be considered. Firms responding should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, or minority institution. For these items, the general definition to be used to determine whether your firm is small is as follows: ''A small business concern is a concern that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on government contracts and with its affiliates, the number of employees does not exceed 500 persons.''. SIC Code 8731 applies. ''Concern means any business entity, organized for profit with a place of business in the United States, its possessions, Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association or corporation''. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto. Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Large businesses are only required to submit a statement of interest to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) should one be issued. All respondents shall include in any request their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code which may be obtained through Dunn and Bradstreet Information Services. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Interested parties should submit a white paper, of no more than twenty, double-spaced, typewritten pages, briefly describing their proposed approach and capabilities. Papers should be sent to: WL/MLKT (Capt Salansky) 2530 C Street, Building #7, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607. Non technical assistance may be obtained by contacting the above named individual at: PHONE: (513) 255-3506, FAX: (513) 255-4434, or E-Mail: SALANSMP@WL.WPAFB.AF.MIL. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty (30) calendar days after CBD publication date of this notice. SPONSOR: Manufacturing Technology Directorate WL/MTX Greg McGath WPAFB OH 45433-7739 Phone: (513) 255-4623 (0226)

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