Naval Airwarfare Cente, Aircraft Division, Indianapolis, 6000 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219-2189

B -- STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DUE 112095 POC Contact Point, Michael Jefferson, (317)306-4510 The Naval Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Indianapolis, 11X10C in conjunction with the Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Program Office, PMA-290, of the Naval Aviation Systems TEAM seeks industry information to develop a performance specification for use in a competitive procurement of a stores management system to replace the existing Armament Control System on the S-3B aircraft. The goal of establishing this catalog of Stores Management Systems for use-resue by acquisition programs in military system developments and upgrades. The initial use of the developed Stores Management System in the S-3B aircraft scheduled for FY-97/98 timeframe. The primary objectives are: To establish a list of readily available Stores Management Systems for potential use in upgrade efforts; To identify and classify the systems by the guidelines issued for development (i.e., MIL-STD-5400, MIL-STD-1553, etc.); To encourage use/reuse of these products to increase commonality and standardization and to encourage the use of Non-Developmental Items; Provide the acquisition program and system developer with an engineering/procurement tool to assist in the use of non-developmental items that are available as off-the-shelf items in military systems. This RFI is for developing a performance specification in FY96. Information gathered will also by esed to produce an indexed listing of Stores Management Systems. Each listing will provide non-proprietary data in both graphical and text format that consists of the systems design/development requirements, packaging variations, mounting provisions, power/cooling requirements, and available manufacturing sources. On publication, this listing will be used to aid program managers in the selection of non-developmental items. If successful in meeting this goal, the listing will be updated to reflect future products available from Military programs. Of particular concern, are Stores Management Systems with the flexibility required to easily accommodate changing requirements such as Torpedo Interfaces, and Digital Weapons. Responses should include as a minimum a functional description, block diagram and photo of the hardwre. This information may be as simple as a vendor ''slick sheet'' or ''marketing brochure'' or as complex as a specification or detailed description. Information is desired, but not required, in electronic media (Word for Windows and bitmap graphics files .PCX). All proprietary data should be marked appropriately and will be protected under the guidelines established for proprietary data. Information should include, if possible: Documentation designed to (if any); Overall height, width, and length (envelope) as well as connector size and characteristics and mounting provisions; Heat dissipation in watts and the preferred cooling method with physical description (thichness and location of conduction ribs), location of cooling interconnects, etc.; Size and location of shock or vibration isolators, if any; Description of electrical function as well as any architecture requirements/standards it meets; Availability status of the system; System functional block diagram; System photograph(s)/sketch(es); Electrical power requirements; Environmental capabilities (High and Low Operating and Storage Temperatures, Vibration and Shock, EMI/EMC); Types of Weapons; Type of Digital Interfaces and Software Used; including flexibility for modification and growth. Firms possessing the above described capabilities are invited to submit information pertaining to their capabilities. Brochures, catalogs, and/or other literature may accompany written responses, which should be sent to the following address no later than 30 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice: Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Indianapolis, Attn: Charles G. Manson, Code 11X110C, MS-5, 6000 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219-2189, FAX (317) 306-4700. Only written responses will be accepted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or roposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. The government does not intend to compensate forms for any information provided under this synopsis. (0300)

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