DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING; 30 N. WOLFE AVENUE; EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-6351

J -- ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FIVE (5) LIQUID PROPELLANT TANKS SOL F0470099T0718 DUE 060899 POC TSgt Patrick Nelson, Contracting Specialist; Mr. John C. Lemacks, Contracting Officer WEB: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.htm. E-MAIL: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, patrick.nelson@edex.edwards.af.mil. Edwards Air Force Base CA has a requirement for the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to evaluate the characteristics of various liquid rocket propellant tanks for possible use in rocket propulsion systems requiring long periods of storage in space. At the end of a prescribed period of time, the tankage is removed from test and subjected to post-test analysis. Contractor will obtain post-test metallurgical analysis of the liquid rocket propellant tankage removed from the in-house Air Force Research Laboratory tank storage project. This program includes a thorough examination and documentation of the propellant storage vessel surfaces, chemical and metallurgical analyses, and a final report. The program was designed to be accomplished in three tasks: Task I -- visua l examination and functional testing; Task II -- chemical and metallurgical analyses; and Task III -- final report. During the initial stages of this program particular attention will be given to welds, crevices, and other susceptible regions. The initial examination, Task I, will identify anomalies or unusual conditions which would warrant a more detailed examination in Task II. Task III will be a compilation of results that were found in Tasks I and II. All work shall be performed at the contractor's facility. Tankage breakdowns are as follows: 3 -- 10 gallon capacity tanks, Alloys -- A-286 SSB, 2219-T8AL, TI-15-3-3-3 (respectively), Propellant -- (NTO) Dinitrogen Tetroxide; 1 -- 4 gallon capacity tank, Alloy -- 2014-T6 DB, Propellant -- (NTO) Dinitrogen Tetroxide; and 1 -- 115 gallon capacity tank, Alloy -- 1100 AL, Propellant -- (NTO) Dinitrogen Tetroxide. The government shall provide to the contractor all tankage listed above. Required delivery schedule is 9 months after receipt of order (ARO). Interested offerors must submit adequate descriptive literature and past performance (at least three pertinent references) to demonstrate their capability to provide such service s. Firms responding must identify their company's business size and category (I.e. SB, SDB, WO, etc). This information must be provided to AFFTC/PKAD, 30 N. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, Attn: TSgt Patrick Nelson, no later than 08 Jun 99, or faxed to 805-275-7852. All interested offerors may obtain a copy of the RFQ at the following Internet address: http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.asp. Estimated date for appearance of RFQ on the Internet is 09 Jun 99. Offerors are highly encouraged to visit the identified internet address as soon as possible, to become familiar with the software employed by this agency, so as to allow timely downloading of the solicitation. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. This acquisition is unrestricted. SIC Code is 3443. Size standard is 500 employees. LINKURL: http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.asp LINKDESC: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System Posted 05/19/99 (D-SN333573). (0139)

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