SPECS-Test Weights.pdf

SPECIFICATION SHEET

Mountain Home AFB, ID

28 March 2022

1. GENERAL: The Government is interested in the procurement of one (1) 7,000 (+250/-0) pound and one (1) 3,000 (+125/-0) pound cast iron test weights. The weights are used to certify and recertify the bases’ fleet of MHU83 and MJ-1 bomb loaders as shown at appendix A.

Multiple bids of separate designs or products will be accepted from the same bidder.

The attached notional design at Appendix B is not required. However, it is provided as a general idea for what the Government envisions as a workable solution. The dimensions may be altered to fit actual casting or pre-manufactured designs. Any and all proposed solutions shall be in compliance with Technical Orders 35D5-3-8-41 and 35D3-2-25-11, which are attached at appendix C. Also attached, are the pictures of the current test weights in use, for reference.

Please note, current test weights are concrete. However, concrete solutions will not be considered at this time (Appendix D). The weight shall be certified by the proposer.

2. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: The bomb test weights (at a minimum) shall also comply with the following salient characteristics:

2.1. Physical Characteristics

2.1.1. Capable for use with the MJ-1 and MHU-83 Bomb Loaders

2.1.2. Made from cast iron and marked/stamped to include the total pounds of the weight

2.1.3. Capable of being transported via fork lift

2.1.4. Coated or otherwise treated to prevent corrosion, rust or other weather effects

2.1.5. Maintain a neutral central of gravity (+ 2” from center)

3. SPECIFICS:

3.1. Any shipping, assembly/installation, and training must be included in the quotation.

3.1.1. Contractor shall deliver to bldg. 1359 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID, 83648.

Appendix A MHU83 and MJ-1 Visual

Appendix C Notional Test Weight Solution Design

Appendix D Currently Used Test Weights