Inactive

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) is requesting information pertaining to a unit that can provide MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010N preservative in Level II aircraft en... The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) is requesting information pertaining to a unit that can provide MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010N preservative in Level II aircraft engine fuel cell/fuel system preservation operations. NAWCADLKE is seeking information from industry regarding a Level II Preservation Unit. The Level II Preservation Unit (a.k.a. "the unit" or L2PU) will be utilized as aircraft common support equipment specifically to fill and drain aircraft fuel cells/tanks individually in order to fully coat all surfaces with MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010N preservative in accordance with NAVAIR 15-01-500 procedures. Specifically, NAVAIR 15-01-500 stipulates that a drained aircraft fuel system shall be flushed with 1010N preservative to the maximum permissible level, while operating fuel transfer systems, boost pumps, valves, in such a manner that all systems are thoroughly coated with oil. Flushing is followed by complete drainage of tanks with fuel metering devices, engine driven pumps and lines left full of oil. Cleaning, purging, and preservation of fuel cells shall be in accordance with NAVAIR 01-1A-35. The following details are requested: 1) A general description of your unit. 2) A description of your approach and/or drawing and/or schematic to address the following key design requirements: • The L2PU shall be a mobile cart or towable trailer. • The L2PU shall have a minimum of 1000 gallon and a maximum of 2500 gallon capacity. • The L2PU shall have a pump with minimum flowrate of 50 gpm at 50 psig (adjustable) with an adjustable flowrate of up to 100 gpm. • The L2PU shall have a delivery hose with an inner diameter of 1.5 inches. • Filtration on the L2PU at the 5 micron level shall be included on both the suction and discharge systems. A 25 micron pre-filter is desired. • It is desirable that the L2PU have double wall tank construction. • It is desirable that the L2PU have an integrated flow meter, pressure and volume gauges. • The L2PU shall have the ability to coat all fuel system/fuel cell surfaces with MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010N preservative. 3) Provide information about your company / organization including: a brief description of your company / organization, small / large business status, 8A status, hub-zone status, veteran owned status, and any past or present Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) awards related to your preservation units. 4) Provide all product datasheets. 5) Provide any additional information we should consider in this RFI. It is requested that information be submitted NO LATER THAN 31 January 2019 to Ms. Gianna Gatto, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 25212 B562-3, Route 547, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733-5000, or by electronic mail at: gianna.gatto@navy.mil. Ms. Gatto may be reached at (732) 323-1270 or fax (732) 323-2359. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation MAY NOT necessarily result from the RFI. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent with costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. The Government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI, to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend.