RFI_EAPS.docx

Background:

This is a Request for information (RFI) for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) requires a Washer System, Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS) at the organizational level of maintenance to inspect the engine inlet, inlet guide vanes, and the EAPS scroll, and perform any required cleaning including engine compressor wash for the V-22 Aircraft engine.

Definitions:

The pressure washer system is a self-contained, mobile, pressurized, hot water system that satisfies the requirements of the functional analysis. The washer is trailer mounted, mobile (non-motorized), pressure wash system that contains the following major components: trailer, water tank, diesel engine, heating system, pumping system, fuel tank, hose and two rinse wands.

The trailer is of a single axle configuration with lunette eye coupler for attaching to the tow vehicle via a pintle hook. It is equipped with a hand break, a dropdown front wheel for ease of mobility, and a jack with flat foot for added safety and aiding in vehicle attachment. There are also tie down rings at the four corners which meet MIL-STD-209K to aid in transport.

Fuel type is Diesel, fuel tank size 18 gal, fuel pressure 140 PSI, Engine HP: 4.6, BTU/H: 440,000, GHP(fuel): 2.96, water tank size: 225 GAL (with drain valve) NAWCADLKE is seeking information from industry regarding Wash System, Ending Air Particle Separator (EAPS). Please provide the following information about EAPS.

1. General description of your Wash System, Ending Air Particle Separator.

2. Identification of critical requirements for the EAPS

3. Overview of your EAPS concept of operation

4. Discuss critical information required for the use of your EAPS

5. Describe environmental testing test methods

6. Provide and additional information you desire Your information package should not exceed 10 pages. Any operational manual provided shall not be counted against the page limit. Responses to this RFI should be submitted to us; no later than 30 days from the date of this posting.