Thermostatic Switch Test Set

Request for Information

Nomenclature: Thermostatic Switch Test Set

PSC: 4210, Fire Fighting Equipment & 5930, Switches (includes Thermostatic)

NAICS: 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Background:

This is a Request for information (RFI) for written information only.  This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. The notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) requests information on the Thermostatic Switch Test Set. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition.

Definitions:

A requirement exists at the Organizational level of maintenance, to verify the operation of the LH & RH engine pneumatic fire detector assemblies #1 and #2 during operational checkout of the Nacelle fire protection system.

The Thermostatic Switch Test Set will satisfy the requirements of the functional analysis.  The test set is a portable hand carried solid state device used to test the operational validity of thermal switches, thermocouples, and continuous wire (tubing) fire detection systems.  The test set will meet the electromatic interface (EMI) requirements of MIL-STD 461 and spark hazard design requirements of MIL-STD-610.

NAWCADLKE is seeking information for industry regarding Thermostatic Switch Test Set.  Please provide the following information about the Thermostatic Switch Test Set.

1.  General description of your Thermostatic Switch Test Set
2.  Identification of critical requirements for the Thermostatic Switch Test Set
3.  Overview of your Thermostatic Switch Test Set
4.  Discuss critical information required for the use of your Thermostatic Switch Test Set
5.  Describe environmental testing test methods
6.  Provide any additional information you desire

General Guidelines:
 
Please provide the following Point of Contact information:
 
Company:
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Business Size and Classification (Large Business Concern, Small Business Concern,
8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business):
 
Your information package should not exceed 10 pages.  Any operation manual provided shall not be counted against this page limit.  Responses to this RFI should be submitted via email no later than 12 days from the date of this posting. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.