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B -- DEVELOPMENT OF AN AGING SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DUE 030398 POC Mr. Tom Patton, Contracting Officer, SA-ALC/NWK Nuclear Weapons Contracting Division, 413 N Luke Dr., Bldg 1420, Kelly AFB TX 78241-5314 WEB: SA-ALC/Kelly AFB, Contracting Home Page, http://www.kelly-afb.org/links/proc/rfi/rfi_index.html. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, tpatton@nwgate1.kelly.af.mil. SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The Nuclear Weapons Contracting Division is seeking to identify potential sources for Development of an Aging Surveillance Program for the Advanced Cruise Missile Nuclear Weapon Subsystem. Background of Acquisition: The purpose of an Aging Surveillance (AS) program is to periodically monitor the state of aged components after exposure to operational environments. The results are used to establish and periodically update Service Life Estimates (SLE) on critical components, thus providing lead time for orderly procurement and replacement before deteriorating parts degrade system reliability or safety. In order to develop a comprehensive AS program the system must be subjected to an Age Sensitive Item Analysis (ASIA). The ASIA process involves engineering analyses at the component and material level that take into account failure modes, aging mechanisms and environment effects. The results of the ASIA have two uses, to identify component parameters susceptible to change and to define tests capable of detecting degrading parameter trends. The AGM-129A, Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM), Nuclear Weapon Subsystem (NWSS) consists of these major components: an Arm/Disarm Device (A/DD), an impact sensor assembly, a separation switch, and warhead mounts. Each major component is essential for safe, reliable operation of the ACM. Objective of Acquisition: The development of an economical, effective ACM NWSS AS Program will be accomplished in two consecutive phases. Phase I consists of performing an ASIA, determining test level environments, recommending sample sizes, and identifying test equipment hardware and software configurations. Phase II includes design and development of test equipment and establishing a data base of test results. The Air Force will determine the scope and content of Phase II after Phase I is complete. It is anticipated that the solicitation and awarded contract for this program will include Phase II under an Award Term provision. This provision would provide for sole source award of Phase II to the Phase I contractor contingent upon performance evaluated under an Award Term Plan. Data: Specifications and drawings pertaining to the Arm/Disarm Device (A/DD), impact sensor assembly, separation switch and warhead mounts will be provided when the solicitation is released. Contractor skills required in Phase I: The contractor shall provide evidence that each member of his staff has a working knowledge of nuclear weapons regulations and requirements. Further the contractor shall provide evidence that his staff, collectively, includes persons skilled in materials engineering methods, engineering systems analysis, and test equipment hardware and software technologies. "Contractor staff members" is defined as those persons who would perform engineering or technical tasks under the proposed contract or would supervise persons performing the tasks. Interested prospective sources must include descriptive literature describing the capabilities of their firm. Yourresponse is requested by 03 Mar 98 to Mr. T Patton, Contracting Officer, SA-ALC/NWK Nuclear Weapons Contracting Division, 413 N Luke Dr., Bldg 1420, Kelly AFB TX 78241-5314 (0043)

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