SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Technical Criteria for Gearbox Second Source Market Survey
- Notice Date
- 11/18/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Hill AFB OO-ALC, OO-ALC/PKXD 6038 Aspen Ave (Bldg 1289), Hill AFB, UT, 84056
- ZIP Code
- 84056
- Solicitation Number
- FA8202-05-R-AAAA
- Response Due
- 12/20/2004
- Archive Date
- 3/20/2005
- Description
- The T-38 Aircraft Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD) gearbox is a critical component for operation of the aircraft. It drives the hydraulic pumps and the generators that are used for virtually all controls and instruments on the aircraft. The following criteria are essential for any source of supply in order to maintain the highest reliability and the most dependable supply line possible: 1. Overhaul Procedures: All overhaul procedures are governed by T.O. 16G1-102-3. The internal oil pump is governed by T.O. 7J4-2-34-3. Any source must have the capability to perform all of the functions described in the T.O.s including inspection and testing capabilities. The source must have all special tools required for overhaul as called out in the subject T.O.s. A quality control program must be in place to ensure compliance with T.O.s. 3. Test Stand Requirements: Both static and dynamic test stands must be able to meet all test requirements called out in the subject T.O.s. The test results must be repeatable. All instruments used on the test stands must read to the proper resolution and be routinely calibrated. Safeguards must be present to prevent improper use, damage, or overloading of the gearbox. The dynamic test stand must not impose additional vibration loads on the gearbox. The configuration and operating procedures of the test stands must be thoroughly documented including all maintenance, calibration, and training requirements. Test results must be documented and filed for future review. The USAF currently uses an automated dynamic test stand which ensures that the operator has complied with all test requirements and is currently developing an automated static test stand for the same purpose. 3. Production rate: The USAF facility is currently capable of producing 100+ units per quarter. The current demand is approximately 25 units per quarter. Any source must be capable of producing at an equivalent rate in order to support surges to the system. The source must also be prepared to endure periods of very low demand as well. 4. Supply chain capability: The parts list for the gearbox is contained in T.O. 16G1-102-4. Many components in the gearbox may be reused depending on condition; however there are many others that require 100% replacement. The source must be capable of maintaining an adequate volume of parts in stock to support production rate as described above. 5. Discrepancy Report (DR) investigation capability ? The source must be prepared to conduct a failure investigation on all gearboxes received from the field which failed prematurely. This is important because it is the first opportunity to discover materiel deficiencies. Materiel deficiencies which are not detected early, have the potential of causing significant down time for the end user. 6. Design Improvements ? Any source must be able to support ongoing research to extend service life and reduce premature failures. The USAF facility is in the process of implementing narrow band vibration analysis. This is tool used to evaluate the condition of many components in the gearbox such bearings, gears, shafts, etc. The USAF will eventually implement limits based on narrow band vibration analysis. The USAF is also investigating the implementation of an oil analysis program as another tool to identify problems and monitor the quality of the gearboxes. Any questions or inquiries please contact Marilee Barnes/Contracting Officer @ 801-586-1707
- Record
- SN00710190-W 20041120/041118212012 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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