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15 -- MOVABLE CANOPY POC Point of Contact -- Contact Point, Kathryn M Andrews, 0231.01, (215)697-5980, Fax, (215)697-3161, Twx, Not-avail NSN 7R-1560-01-390-1116-GF, Ref Nr (76301) 74A35006-1017, Qty 8, Delivery FOB Origin, RFQ N0038398X0231, Approx Due Date O/A Dec 15 98 -- This notice is a Request For Information (RFI). There will not be a solicitation for canopies as a result of this notice. This RFI is issued by NAVICP, NAVAIR and NAVSUP in anticipation of the implementation of the placement of Contract Memory Buttons (CMBs) on all repairables in lieu of bar codes/paper tags. The Navy's desire is to use CMBs on all material instead of paper tags. NAVICP would appreciate contractors views/comments on this matter. Manufacturers, repair facilities would be required to place CMBS on all repairable material. This applies to items in the following Supply Classes at a minimim: 1630; 1610; 1620; 1710; 1720; 2620; 2840; 2915. The CMB will store such information as: nameplate identification; maintenance information; repair data; shelf life and warranty. The CMBs will replace the current nameplate/paper tag currently associated with the government's acceptance of a part. The use of a Reader/Writer will be necessary to enter, update and display CMB information. This notice identifies the Navy's intention and asks for comment from Industry on this technology insertion. Spe cifically, on the location of the CMBs and how sources would affix the CMBs to a part. Please keep in mind that fleet maintenance personnel must access CMBs to update/retrieve information. The stored information should include as a minimum: Part Number; Serial Numbe r; Cage Code; DUNS Number; Contract Number, etc. The CMB Specifications are as follows: Size: Maximum Diameter: 11mm; Maximum Height: 3mm; and Maximum Weight: 4gm. Environmental Requirements: Operating Temperatures of -40 to 180 degrees F; Corrosion Resistance; Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP): 5.8, 26.7, 55.0 k V/m; Radiation (X, G & UV) 100,000 Rads; and Humidity 5 to 95% Non-codensing. Life Expectancy: Minimum read write cycles 100 M and Minimum data retention of 50 years. The Reader/Writer is identified as: Button Reader, Part Number RBRK5, 512K (s eries 2 reader) with 4 line graphic, back lit display, mini button reader with a finger tip reader coiled extension and stereo plug. Both the Reader/Writer and CMB must run on a 486 computer or better and be IT21 compliant. The software upon which the Reader/Writer operates is developed and maintained by NAWCAD Patuxent River, ILS Competency 3.6. The current version of the software runs on an IBM compatible 486 or better and running on Windows 95 or Windows NT 40. The only known manufacturer of the Reader/Writer and CMBs is: MacSema Inc., Bend, OR 97701-4346. Their web site is: http//www.macsema.com. E-mail may be forwarded to: msales@macsema.com or mtechsupport@macsema.com.//You may fax your comments or questions to Kathryn M Andrews, Code 0231.01 at NAVICP at (215)697-5938 or send e-mails to: kathryn_m_andrews@icpphil.navy.mil. To repeat, this is not a solicitation. This notice is a Request For Information on the use of Contact Memory Buttons on all repairable naval aircraft parts in lieu of paper tagsor bar codes (which is the current practice)., See Note 22 (ACAVI1204010-079) Posted 12/04/98 (I-SN277496). (0338)

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