RFI INFO - 03282012.docx

PRCA SHOP TEST EQUIPMENT

The equipment shall be new and one of the manufacturer's current production models. A current production model is defined as the manufacturer's current product, has been designed, engineered, sold or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer's published catalogs or brochures. The equipment shall be designed to use current technology and new parts, which are common among today’s industry. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model or an experimental unit do not qualify as meeting the requirement. The equipment shall include all components parts and features necessary to meet the alignment and performance requirements specified herein.

Machining and Metrology Capabilities.

There are critical dimensions on the equipment require a temperature controlled environment, precision machining capability, & precision measuring instruments. The contractor is responsible to ensure that dimensional and calibration requirements are met. The contractor must have the capability to control the temperature of a metrology room to within 68 +/- 1 degrees F. Before a dimensional verification is performed, the test instruments must be placed in the metrology room for at least 24 hours and the temperature must not vary by more than 2 degrees F within the final 2 hours.

The contractor must have the capability to machine dimensions to an accuracy of +/- 0.0001 inches or better. The contractor must have the capability to machine a surface to a flatness of 0.0001 inches total indicator runout (TIR). Furthermore, the contractor must verify dimensional requirements using equipment (or equivalent) listed in the appropriate technical data. The contractor must have the capability to verify applicable test instruments characteristics and measuring equipment characteristics per TOs 33K6-4-3350-1, 33K6-4-3351-1, and 33K6-4-3352-1. This measuring equipment includes the following:

· height transfer standard (0-24 in range) accurate to +/-50 µin

· electronic height gage (0.0002 in range) accurate to +/-10µin

· 36 x 72 surface plate within 50µin over entire measurement area

· Gage block set (up to 4 in) accurate to +/-6µin from stated value

· Gage block set (5 to 20 in) accurate to +/1µin/in from stated value

· 0.1875 in diameter class XX pin

· Repeat reading gage +/- 20µin

· Leveling plate

· Right Angle Iron (4X3¾X5 in) accurate to 0.0002 in TIR

Components.

Each item requested in this specification shall be manufactured to match the latest revision of the drawing for that part number. Revisions designated in parentheses are for reference to state the latest known configuration. Refer to the attached spreadsheet in the Appendix, which illustrates the applicable configuration changes associated with the requested revisions.

Supply 2 each 077-78203-2 TEST FIXTURE – PRCA (rev P, 2007 or newer, NSN 4920 01 302 1176) with the option to purchase the remaining fixtures below at a later date as funds become available.

Supply 1 each 077-78205 FIXTURE, TEST-FREQUENCY (rev R, 2001 or newer, NSN 4920 01 009 2094).

Supply 2 each 077-68264 FLOW CYLINDER, EQUAL AREA (rev K, 1981 or newer, NSN 4920 01 008 0618).

Refurbish & upgrade existing 1 each 077-78204 TEST FIXTURE – ARI (rev L, 1991 or newer, NSN 4920 01 007 4720).

Supply 1 each 077-68294 PTC INTERFACE GAGE (rev C, 1990 or newer, NSN 4920 00 395 7121).

Supply 1 each 077-68278 RRC INTERFACE GAGE (rev E, 1990 or newer, NSN 4920 00 393 4485).

Supply 1 each 077-68277 PRC INTERFACE GAGE (rev B, 1990 or newer, NSN 4920 00 393 4483).

Supply1 each 077-69328 COINING FIXTURE (rev C, 2006 or newer, NSN 4920 01 009 2432). This design must be able to handle the 300 lb coining requirement.

Supply 1 each 077-79840 EPA FIXTURE (rev C, 2007 or newer, No NSN).

Supply 1 each 077-68275 EPV FIXTURE (1 of 2) (rev A, 1976 or newer, NSN 4920 01 008 1534).

Supply 1 each 077-68276 EPV FIXTURE (2 of 2) (rev B, 1976 or newer, 4920 01 008 1534).

Supply 1 each E13550-1 MSA FIXTURE (1 of 2) (rev D, 2006 or newer, NSN 4920 01 008 0617).

Supply 1 each E13923-1 MSA FIXTURE (2 of 2) (rev B, 1991 or newer, NSN 4920 01 008 0617).

Supply 1 each 077-68272 MSA FIXTURE (rev B, 1981 or newer, NSN 4920 02 008 06217)

The equipment shall be capable of accurately testing the latest revision of the following F-15 PRCA and ARI models and their individual subcomponents:

TABLE I (CAPABILITIES)

NOTE: Revisions are determined by the ‘dash’ number. In the case that a newer revision is released during the contract period, the newer revision shall take precedence.

APPENDIX

2) Replace obsolete load cell interface electronic signal conditioners and cable assy

3) Replace analog dial indicators with digital indicators in select locations

4) Replace Buna-N o-rings and seals with Viton Seals

1) LVDT style load cells are obsolete and no longer supportable. The new load cells will improve the maintenance capability on the test fixture.

2) The new signal conditioners and cable assemblys reduce obsolescence issues associated with the old electronics.

3) Use of the new digital indicators improves the operators ability to accurately measure and record position readouts and reduces the possibility of technician error when reading multi-rotation dial indicator measurements.

4 ) The use of Viton seals will provide longer service life for the hydraulic test equipment and reduce downtime for maintenance.

1) Upgrade flow cylinder piston by applying titanium nitride coating

1) Titanium nitride coating on flow piston will provide an improved wear surface resulting in longer life and reduced maintenance.

2) Improved back press valve

3) Electronic flowrator and gauges

4) Stainless steel manifolds.

1) Manufacture frame and drawers to updated configuration. Also- replace current epoxy-polyamide paint finish with improved powder coat finish. Powder coat finish has improved durability and increased resistance to paint chipping. Use of improved finish will reduce possibility of contamination to units being assembled.

2) New back pressure valves have improved sealing design for longer life and reduced maintenance.

3) Use of electronic flow rater in place of "float style" flow rater will improve accuracy, eliminate need for technician to interpolate readings and provide for easier calibration process.

4) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.

2) Improved back press valve

3) Electronic flowrator and gauges

4) Stainless steel manifolds.

1) Manufacture frame and drawers to updated configuration. Also- replace current epoxy-polyamide paint finish with improved powder coat finish. Powder coat finish has improved durability and increased resistance to paint chipping. Use of improved finish will reduce possibility of contamination to units being assembled.

2) New back pressure valves have improved sealing design for longer life and reduced maintenance.

3) Use of electronic flow rater in place of "float style" flow rater will improve accuracy, eliminate need for technician to interpolate readings and provide for easier calibration process.

4) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.

2) Replace old wooden storage / carrying case with modern aluminum case

3) Install tungsten carbide dowel pins in place of standard drill rods on calibration base

4) Apply HVOF hard-coat surfacing to critical interface surfaces

1) Digital readout will reduce operator error related to misreading of multi-turn dial indicator

2) Improved storage / carrying case will last longer and reduces possibility of contamination resulting from case and foam insert.

3) Improved dowel pins will eliminate "dimpling" of surface from cam follower contact and reduce maintenance and calibration costs

4) Application of hard-coat surface to critical interfaces will reduce wear, improve service life and reduce maintenance and calibration costs.

1) Replace old wooden storage / carrying case with modern plastic case

2) Install tungsten carbide dowel pins in place of standard drill rods on calibration base

3) Apply HVOF hard-coat surfacing to critical interface surfaces

1) Improved storage / carrying case will last longer and reduces possibility of contamination resulting from case and foam insert.

2) Improved dowel pins will eliminate "dimpling" of surface from cam follower contact and reduce maintenance and calibration costs

3) Application of hard-coat surface to critical interfaces will reduce wear, improve service life and reduce maintenance and calibration costs.

1) Replace old wooden storage / carrying case with modern aluminum case

2) Apply HVOF hard-coat surfacing to critical interface surfaces

1) Improved storage / carrying case will last longer and reduces possibility of contamination resulting from case and foam insert.

2 Application of hard-coat surface to critical interfaces will reduce wear, improve service life and reduce maintenance and calibration costs.

2) Upgrade manifold material to stainless steel

1) The use of Viton seals will provide longer service life for the hydraulic test equipment and reduce downtime for maintenance.

2) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.

2) Upgrade manifold material to stainless steel

3) Replace old analog pressure gages with digital readouts

1) The use of Viton seals will provide longer service life for the hydraulic test equipment and reduce downtime for maintenance.

2) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.

3) Digital pressure gage will improve reading accuracy and reduce operator error related to misreading of analog indicator

2) Upgrade manifold material to stainless steel

3) Replace old analog pressure gages with digital readouts

1) The use of Viton seals will provide longer service life for the hydraulic test equipment and reduce downtime for maintenance.

2) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.

3) Digital pressure gage will improve reading accuracy and reduce operator error related to misreading of analog indicator

2) Upgrade manifold material to stainless steel

1) The use of Viton seals will provide longer service life for the hydraulic test equipment and reduce downtime for maintenance.

2) Upgrade of manifold material from alum ally to stainless steel will result in longer life due to improved material wear characteristics. This is important due to the critical features - such as the hydraulic union interface - which experience wear due to repeated installations and removals of unit's under test (UUT's). The use of stainless steel will reduce fixture downtime for maintenance.