Ultrasound Inspection Request For Information_RevA.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

Ultrasound Nondestructive Inspection Equipment for Multiple Aircraft Types

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information received in response to this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information to this request for information, nor any subsequent exchanges. Your response will be treated as information only; it shall not be used as a proposal.

This notice is issued for the purpose of identifying sources and information for Ultrasound Nondestructive Inspection Equipment to meet agency requirement as listed below.

The Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) Detachment 11/Air National Guard (ANG) Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Test Center (AATC) Maintenance and Logistics Division is seeking potential sources and capability information for Ultrasound Nondestructive Inspection Equipment for Air National Guard for use on multiple aircraft types.

Specifically, AATC is seeking information and sources for Ultrasound Nondestructive Inspection Equipment with the following capabilities and features:

1. Ultrasound nondestructive inspection system that utilizes modern hardware/software.

2. Software, loaded in the test set, can capture/record, analyze, and generate reports of defects found.

3. Ability to perform A, B, and C scans.

4. Ability to identify cracks and other defects in structural components such as bulkheads, spars, longerons, or surface areas.

5. Ability to test different types of composite materials for structural integrity and adhesive bonding issues or delamination.

6. Capable of performing inspections without stripping painted surfaces.

7. Should have probes small enough for on aircraft inspections.

8. Unit must have a self-check, self-calibration, at startup.

9. If required, must be able to calibrate system components at Air Force Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL).

10. Must have a full-production representative test article for testing to be done in 4 to 6 months.

11. Have source data or manuals providing maintainers instructions on the set-up and procedures to complete boresight.

12. Equipment should be easily transportable and be useable in various maintenance settings.

13. The equipment must be rugged and reliable enough to withstand harsh environments and frequent use.

14. The system should be intuitive and user friendly for technicians with varying levels of expertise.

Commercial, non-developmental systems may be included in the information provided.

Interested parties capable of providing information that meets or exceeds this requirement shall provide the following:

1. A cover page that includes the business name, RFI announcement number, unique title, technology area (s), names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of technical/business points of contact.

2. A Technical Description which includes information in the following areas:

1. System Name and Model

2. Function

3. System Picture

4. A brief description of the technology used by this product.

5. Specifics on how the system meets parameters identified.

6. Special limitations, hazards and/or special requirements such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals.

7. A summary of any special features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of the equipment.

8. A summary of vendor and/or third-party certifications and/or documented results of testing system parameters.

9. These system parameters do not necessarily represent the minimum acceptable capabilities and are supplied as guidance only. The following are a definition of each parameter and the types of information requested for each parameter. What is the weight of the system? Power: What type of power does the system use (28 v DC)?

3. Information may be provided in the form of white papers, power point presentations, brochures, and specification sheets.

4. Limit Response to ten (10) pages.

Send questions regarding RFI and required documentation (Capability Statement) via e-mail to the AATC Contract Specialist by the time indicated in the announcement in the subject line.

Contracting Office Address:

ANG AFRC Test Center (AATC) 1600 E. Super Sabre Dr., Bldg. 10 Tucson, AZ 85706

Points of Contact(s);

Contract Specialist: Dormey Blankmann, dormey.blankmann@us.af.mil – mailto:dormey.blankmann@us.af.mil