THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO NOTIFY INDUSTRY OF THE USAF INTENT FOR CONTRACT ACTION AND POSSIBLE GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.) PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST. The Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing Brand name or equal for the following Orbit/FR AZ/EL Positioner, Model Tower, and Polarization positioner to support of the Electronic Warfare Group.; Salient Characteristics: 1. Specifications for the AL-4316-1 – AZ/EL Positioner Parameter Units Positioner Model AL-4316-1 Outline Dimensions Drawing No. 10-2099 Bending Moment m-kg 4,149 ft-lbs 30,000 Vertical Load kg 13,608 lbs 30,000 Delivered Torque Azimuth m-kg 387 ft-lbs 2,800 Delivered Torque Elevation m-kg 2,766 ft-lbs 20,000 Withstand Torque Azimuth m-kg 581 ft-lbs 4,200 Withstand Torque Elevation m-kg 4,149 ft-lbs 30,000 Turntable Diameter mm 870 in 34.25 Weight kg 1,044 lbs 2,300 Height at 0° Elevation 5 mm 1,150 in 38.9 Central Thru-Hole Diameter (Az) 6 mm 165 in 6.5 Drive Power - AZ hp 3/4 Drive Power - EL hp 3/4 Nominal Speed - AZ rpm 0.5 Nominal Speed - EL deg/min 20 Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy - AZ deg ±0.03 Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy - EL deg ±0.04 Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy AZ deg ±0.005 Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy EL deg ±0.005 Maximum Backlash - AZ deg 0.04 Maximum Backlash - EL deg 0.03 Elevation Limit-to-Limit Travel deg +92 -45 Rotary Encoder Option EN001 Direct Incremental Encoder Opt. 4 EN002 Direct Absolute Encoder Opt. 4 EN003 Inductosyn® Encoder Option 4 1N001U, 1N001E Slip Ring Option SR102U, SR202U, SR302U, SR402U, SR502U Rotary Joint Options RJ12U, RJ18U, RJ40U Stow Lock Option ST002E Leveling Screw (set) Option LS002-4 Other Options MM002, EX002, TH002 Dimensions for the AL-4316-1 Parameter Units Positioner Model AL-4316-1 Outline Dimensions Drawing Number 10-2099 B (Overall Height) mm 989 in 38.94 C (Radius of EL Rotation) mm 234.6 in 9.24 d1 (PCD1) mm 457.2 in 18 d2 (PCD2) mm 711.2 in 28 d3 (Thread Size) mm M20-2.5 in 3/4-10UNC d3 (Number of Places) 12 L (Width) mm 1,625 in 64 M (Maximum Distance) mm 928 in 36.5 N (Turntable Diameter) mm 870 in 34.25 P (EL Structure Width) mm 1,194 in 47 2. Model Tower Model Tower: 22 ft length tower made of non metallic material that must interface with ORBITZ linear table and roll axis positioned. At this length of 22 ft the maximum load cannot be less than 350 lbs at 90 degree position. This is used to place a test antenna in the quiet zone of the Anchoic Chamber. Please see the pictures at the end of this document. 3. Electromecahanical Specifications for AL-760-1P Parameter Units Positioner Model AL- 760-1P Outline Dimensions Drawing No. 05-614 Bending Moment m-kg 415 ft-lbs 3,000 Operating Load kg 909 lbs 2,000 Delivered Torque m-kg 70 ft-lbs 500 Withstand Torque m-kg 82.9 ft-lbs 600 Drive Power hp 1/3 Max. Speed rpm 15 Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy deg ±0.04 Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy deg ±0.005 Maximum Backlash deg 0.2 Turntable Diameter mm 320 in 12.6 Central Thru-Hole Diameter Option mm 76 in 3 6 Width mm 267 in 10.5 Weight kg 64 lbs 140 Rotary Incremental Encoder Opt. EN001 Direct Incremental Encoder Opt. 4 EN002 Direct Absolute Encoder Opt. 4 EN003 Inductosyn® Encoder Opt. 4 1N001L Slip Ring Options SR051L, SR101L, SR201L, SR301L Rotary Joint Options RJ12L, RJ18L, RJ40L Leveling Screw (set) Options N/A Other Options MM001, EX002, TH002 Interface for CR Feed TI001 Dimensions for AL-760-1P Parameter Units Positioner Model AL- 760-1P Outline Dimensions Drawing Number 05-0614 A Overall Height mm 468 in 18.42 B Center Distance mm 255 in 10.04 C Overall Width mm 261.5 in 10.29 D Turntable Diameter mm 319 in 12.57 E PCD1 mm 289 in 11.38 F Mounting Threads of PCD1 mm 6xM10-1.5 in 6x3/8-UNC G Thru Hole mm 63.5 in 2.5 H Internal PCD2 mm N/A in N/A I Mounting Threads of PCD2 mm N/A in N/A J Length mm 372 in 14.65 K Mounting Holes PCD mm N/A in N/A L Distance Between Mounting Holes mm 452 in 17.80 M Distance Between Mounting Holes mm 160 in 6.3 N Mounting Holes Diameter mm 6xM12-1.75 in 6x1/2-UNC O Distance Between Mounting Holes mm N/A in N/A 4. Integration and Installation. Place of delivery and acceptance (FOB Destination) is Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Firms responding to this synopsis must identify their company’s capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the synopsis number and indicate whether or not that they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The NAICS code is 423830. The Small Business size standard is 100.; Any interested parties believing they can meet ALL the salient characteristics listed above, may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government technical representative to evaluate and determine if it can provide the Orbit/FR AZ/EL Positioner, Model Tower, and Polarization positioner.;It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in August 2008. ; Send all information via e-mail to:
[email protected] or mailed to 412TW/PKDD, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Nathan Hansing. Any information provided is strictly voluntary. The government will not pay for information submitted in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT synopsis. To be considered in this research, please provide the information above not later than close of business (4:00pm PCT) on 30 Jul 2008. The information received as a result of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force.