Added: May 08, 2008 4:14 pm
The latest generation LCAC crew seat is a hybrid construction/marine application seat with a passive four spring mechanical suspension and a four point restraint system. The goal for the ACV replacement craft is to combine an ergonomic seat design with optimized suspension technology that minimizes operator stress and fatigue by reducing or mitigating the shock pulses and whole body vibrations associated with operating a High Speed Craft/ACV at 30-40 knots in NATO Sea State 4, IAW applicable design standards. At the same time, the seats must be rugged, durable, low maintenance and corrosion resistant. Other notional design concepts that may be explored are the inclusion of seat-mounted craft controls and displays and a configuration that allows for seated (long transit) or stand-up (close-in maneuvering) craft operation. The list of criteria below is provided to be evaluated against potential seat and suspension technology. The goal is to meet as many of these criteria as possible with an off the shelf product. An acronym description list is provided at the end of this notice to assist with description of certain technologies.
SEAT AND SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY RemarksComplies with following design standards: - ISO 2631 Part 1 and 5 - Complies with ASTM 1166-07 - MIL-STD-1472F SEAT: Cost per unitCost per 10 unitsCost per 100 units Weight Adjustable: - Height - Fore and aft - Rotating - Fixed or moveable arm rests - Lumbar support Safety restraint type Durable in harsh environments; Salt water, Sand, Dust, etc Mean time to replace: operating hours Craft control integration possible? Joy stick type, prop pitch levers, communications, etc Design Maturity SUSPENSION TYPE and TECHNOLOGY
- Rigid - Passive - Semi-Active - Active - Other Cost Weight Mean time to failure: operating hours Design Maturity Ability to provide both Seat and Suspension?
Responses
Responses to this RFI should include supporting materials that provides a demonstration of your companys capabilities, experience, and overall understanding of the evaluation criteria that NSWC Panama City Division has identified. The following information is requested (please indicate if the information is an estimate or actual). A development cost ROM is requested where an off-the-shelf estimate is not available for the criteria listed above.
1. Description of the Seat and/or Suspension Technology as it applies to the evaluation list above2. Product Development history and status3. Product application and history of fielded systems4. Installation and integration requirements5. ROM cost and development schedule for a prototype system6. ROM cost and lead time 7. US Military applications including points of contact
NSWC PCD requests your responses by 10:00 am (CST), on 30 May 2008. Submissions will be accepted after this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to NSWC PCD strategic planning. Information should be e-mailed to Brad Collie (bradley.collie@navy.mil) or mailed to:
Commander, NSWC Panama CityAttn: Brad Collie Code E326703 West Highway 98Panama City, FL 32407-7001 Submissions should be labeled with the solicitation number and title. Questions can be submitted electronically to bradley.collie@navy.mil. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NSWC PCD may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements and may request a presentation and/or a site visit as deemed necessary. At no cost to the government, responding vendors may continue technical dialogue with this market surveys Point of Contact after the initial response is provided. This is a Sources Sought announcement, a market survey for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. NAICS 334511. FSC 2090. SBA Size Standard is 750 Employees.
