Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

C -- EVALUATION OF 500' WEATHER TOWER POC Oliver Rye, LSO-360, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899. Lockheed Martin Space Operations (LMSO), NASAs Space Shuttle Processing Contractor at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), FL, seeks sources capable of providing engineering services for analysis and recommended refurbishment of a 500 foot weather tower. This tower was originally built at Kennedy Space Center, FL in 1964 by Stainless, Inc. and over the years has undergone several modifications to add platforms, antennas, cables and address corrosion concerns. LMSO proposes further upgrades to perform corrosion control (including member replacements as necessary), add seven (7) landings/platforms, modify nine (9) landings/platforms, provide twenty (20) personnel safety attachment points, replace ladder/skate system and improve elevator reliability in compliance with the latest OSHA, ASTM, ASME & AISC Standards. Successful offeror shall possess or employ the services of a Professional Engineer (licensed in the State of Florida), preferably with a minimum of five (5) years experience in the design and analysis of guyed tower structures of 500 feet or taller and a Level III NACE Certified Inspector. Analysis requirements include complete coatings inspection and structural integrity computer modeling to evaluate as-built tower condition and determine ability of tower to support proposed upgrades. Structural evaluation shall include Finite Element, Non-Linear analysis and AISC LDRF code check on entire tower structure before and after addition of proposed upgrades. CAD design drawing with cost estimates for upgrades and economic analysis for refurbishment vs. replacement shall be included in the Scope of Work. Completion within a fourteen (14) week period is desired. This synopsis is for the sole purpose of identifying prospective suppliers and does not commit LMSO to make an award, nor to reimburse costs of providing requested information. Interested firms should forward indications of interest to reach LMSO no later than 060596. In addition to indications of interest, data should be provided giving company capabilities, experience in this or related field, and such other data as may be useful in substantiating bona fide capability to provide the requirements of this synopsis. Address Lockheed Martin Space Operations, P.O. Box 21166, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815, Attn: Oliver Rye, Mail Code LSO-360. Questions may be submitted via FAX at (407) 867-7068. (0129)

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