USAFM/MUX 1100 Spaatz St WPAFB OH, 45433-7102

99 -- MARTIN MB-2 BOMBER REPLICA SOL USAFM99-003 DUE 063099 POC Barbara Young,(937) 255-5174, Ext 375 WEB: 99003-Martin MB-2 Bomber Replica, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/99003/99003.asp. E-MAIL: byoung@afmsmtp.wpafb.af.mil, byoung@afmsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. The USAF Museum is soliciting proposals for construction of an authentic replica of a 1919 era Martin MB-2 bomber. The replica must conform to original manufacturer?s specifications. All responsible sources may submit a proposal to USAFM/MUX, 1100 Spaatz St, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7102.. Any interested parties should contact Barbara Young at (937) 255-5174, Ext 375 to obtain a proposal package. Proposals must be received in the USAFM/MUX office no later than 1600 on 30 June 1999. The USAF Museum reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to the point of contact above. Potential offerors with serious concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations are invited to contact ASC?s Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SYI, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, WPAFB OH 45433, (937) 255-9095 or 255-5535.!! MATERIAL AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: MB-2 drawings, incomplete set on eleven rolls of microfilm. Eight (8) boxes of drawings for the Martin MT-1, to be used as reference material on component and equipment location etc. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: 1. All proposals must be received by 1600 hours local time on 30 Jun 99. Proposals must be clearly marked on envelope as follows: ?USAFM99-003, Due: 30 Jun 99 at 1600 hours?. Offerors using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the proposal is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper. 2. Proposals should be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative. Proposals must be valid for a six month period commencing on 30 Jun 99. 3. Proposals should include, but not be limited to the following: a. A breakdown of costs for materials and labor, a list of all materials to be used and where in the construction they will be used. Three separate proposals should be submitted, one using linen fabric, one using grade ?A? cotton fabric and one using synthetic fabric to cover the aircraft. b. Proposed construction methods to be employed. c. Major milestones in the construction of the replica must be given along with an estimated completion time. d. References from professional organizations your company has performed services for in the past. Include mailing address, point of contact and phone numbers. e. A brief history of your company. f. Credentials of employees. g. Submission of a portfolio is required. Bid Evaluation: Final award will be based on price, estimated performance period, demonstrated ability and past performance and accomplishments in replication of vintage aircraft. Telephonic (including fax) and telegraphic proposals are not acceptable. Standards: Authenticity: 1. The finished product shall present a Martin MB-2 bomber completed to original manufacturer?s specifications for the time period of 1919. This aircraft shall be indistinguishable from a fully authentic, operational airworthy aircraft. The completed artifact shall represent the article exactly as it was originally manufactured and employed operationally.2. All pieces, parts, and components shall be acquired or manufactured and shall conform to original manufacturer?s specifications. Original manufacturer?s blue prints, drawings and technical data will be required and used. All work accomplished in the reproduction process shall be in accordance with and conform to original manufacturer?s specifications, styles, and techniques cannot be determined, use standards in Federal Aviation Administration Manual EA-AC-43-13-1A and 2A. Restoration of various systems to an operational condition is not required, however all components, parts, plumbing, wiring, and equipment shall be present and give the impression of being fully operational. 3. All materials used shall be of similar composition, type and dimension as original, using original specifications. Deviation in some techniques, paints, and materials may be advisable for longevity in the museum environment, however significant deviation (such as but not limited to changes in materials, shape, form or technique) must be documented and approved by the Museum Restoration Division. Specific Instructions: Airframe: 5. The re-manufacture of this structure shall be accomplished following original manufacturer?s drawings and specifications, using materials as used in original construction. All brackets, cables, boxes, fittings and fasteners shall be constructed to manufacturer?s specifications and installed in proper locations on the airframe. Five (5) machine gun positions for Lewis .30 caliber machine guns shall be fabricated and operational. This will include a scarf ring for two (2) guns in aircraft front cockpit and one (1) firing downward from the bottom of the fuselage, and scarf ring for two (2) guns in rear cockpit. All brackets and fixtures for gun mounts shall be fabricated and installed. 6. Jig fixtures shall be manufactured and used to maintain alignment, proper forming, and construction. All jig fixtures will become the property of the USAF Museum. Engines: 7. Two (2) 420 horsepower Liberty 12 engines shall besupplied by the Museum and installed by the Provider. Wheels and tires: 8. These will be procured by the Provider and meet manufacturer?s specifications for size and material. If the wheels are to be fabricated they shall comply with manufacturer?s specifications for size, shape and material. Wings: 9. Wing jig fixtures shall be constructed and utilized to assure proper alignment, shipping, and construction of the wings. All materials used in construction of the wings shall conform as closely as possible to the original materials utilized by the manufacturer. All fittings, fasteners and hardware shall be installed and shall meet original manufacturer?s specifications. All jig fixtures will become the property of the USAF Museum. 10. The Wings shall be coated with proper materials (fabric) to meet original manufacturer?s standards and specifications. The wings shall also contain bomb compartments, including all racks, shackles, brackets, fittings and hardware. These shall be one per wing (lower wings only) and capable of carrying a total bomb load of 200 lbs. Flight Controls: 11. All structures shall be fabricated to meet standards of authenticity for size, shape, construction specifications, and materials as per manufacturer?s drawings and prints. All structures shall have proper preservative coating applied (i.e. spar varnish, primer). These coatings shall meet original manufacturer?s specifications. Alternative coatings may be used, but only with approval of the Museum Restoration Division. 12. The controls shall be complete with all brackets, pulleys, flanges and hardware. All surfaces shall be covered with appropriate material consistent with the 1919 time frame and meeting original manufacturer?s specifications. 13. All flight controls will be rigged and functional. Cockpit: 14. The cockpit shall be fully re-manufactured. All cockpit controls, pulleys, boxes, flight control levers and knobs, seats, harnesses, placards, lighting, indicators, instruments, wires and lines shall be installed and connected. All cabling shall be present and fully connected. All components shall be original equipment or completely accurate reproductions approved by the Museum Restoration Division. Systems: 15. Electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and vacuum need not be operational, but all system components (to include but not limited to) wiring, plumbing, harnesses, brackets, pulleys and hardware must be installed. Replacement of original equipment with accurate replica is acceptable. Propeller: 16. A propeller meeting manufacturer?s specifications shall be obtained or reproduced by the Provider. 17. Propeller must meet all requirements of authenticity in material composition, size, shape and adherence to manufacturer?s specifications for a Martin MB-2 aircraft. Appearance: 18. The completed product shall present a Martin MB-2 of 1919 vintage to the viewer. The aircraft shall be indistinguishable from a fully authentic, operational, airworthy aircraft to the trained viewer. Transportation: 19. All cost for movement of the MB-2 replica will be the responsibility of the Provider. The completed MB-2 replica will be delivered to the USAF Museum, Hangar 4D, Area B, Wright-Patterson AFB OH and assembled. Performance Period: 20. The performance period will be determined during negotiations between the selected Provider and the Museum. Projected performance period will be a factor in the selection process. The performance period will commence upon signature of both parties on a Memorandum of Agreement for construction of the MB-2. ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE MUSEUM: 21. The Museum will provide the following: a. Two (2) each 240-hp Liberty 12 engines. b. Eleven (11) rolls of microfilm on the MB-2. c. Eight (8) boxes of drawings for the Martin MT-1, to be used as reference material on component and equipment location etc. Any drawings or microfilm provided by the Museum remain the property of the Museum and will not be reproduced without prior consent from the Museum. Inspections of Construction in Progress: 22. The Museum will inspect progress of the construction on a monthly basis. The Provider will pay all travel costs for these inspections. Prior to delivery to the Museum, the Museum will perform a final acceptance inspection at the Provider?s site. The Museum reserves the right to accept or reject the replica aircraft prior to delivery, based on compliance with construction standards established by the Museum and listed in this agreement. If found to be unacceptable, the Provider will correct all discrepancies within 90 days of notification by the Museum. Posted 05/17/99 (D-SN332344). (0137)

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