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The request seeks information on a non-developmental engine diagnostic system designed to monitor blade tip frequency response in the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine, which powers U.S. Air Force F-15 and F-16 aircraft. The system must detect frequency response shifts caused by factors such as airflow changes, blade clearance variations, engine speed fluctuations, or component damage, specifically identifying early cracks in components due to low and high cycle fatigue. It should fuse real-time sensor data with advanced predictive algorithms to provide timely warnings of these changes. Importantly, the system must be already proven on a fielded multi-aircraft fleet, operate independently without integrating into existing engine controls, and withstand harsh operating conditions including extreme temperatures, pressures, and vibrations. Respondents to this request must demonstrate technical capability to verify this diagnostic system on the F100 engine, including integration, fabrication, assembly, performance verification, data analysis, and reporting. The government intends to gather market information for planning purposes only and does not plan to award a contract based on this notice; therefore, submissions are voluntary and uncompensated. Interested parties should submit detailed, concise information about their non-developmental diagnostic systems, not exceeding eight pages, by the specified deadline. Points of contact are provided for coordination and further inquiries.

General Info

Non-developmental blade tip frequency diagnostic system for F100 engine detecting early component cracks.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedApr 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Sandy N Roche

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Robin A BartleyContract Negotiator

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Full Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is for a non-developmental engine diagnostic system for monitoring blade tip frequency response in the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine. The United States Air Force operates F-15 and F-16 fighter aircraft powered by the F100 engine. These turbine engines have multi-stage rotating components that have unique vibratory responses that shift due to changes in the operating environment related to airflow, blade tip clearances, engine speed, or component damage, etc. The diagnostic system must serve to detect and warn of frequency response changes due to propagation of pre-critical LCF and/or transient HCF component cracks by fusing real-time state awareness sensor data with advanced predictive algorithms. This diagnostic system must be non-developmental. Potential respondents must have demonstrated the system capability on a fielded system for a multi-aircraft fleet. The system must be self-contained and not require integration with an existing engine control or monitoring system. It must maintain operability in the engine-operating environment including temperatures up to 1500C, pressures up to 10 Mpa, and vibration up to15g. Potential respondents should possess the technical ability to perform an advanced diagnostic system verification task. This task includes the F100 engine system integration, related fabrication and assembly, performance parameter verification, data analysis, and reporting. The Government does not presently intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI, but wants to obtain market information or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Submission of a response is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated. Routine communications concerning this special notice should be directed to Sandy Roche, Contract Negotiator, at (937) 255-5389, or Robin Bartley, Contracting Officer, at (937) 656-9766. Potential sources should submit information describing their non-developmental engine diagnostic system to Sandy Roche, AFRL/PKPB, by e-mail (sandy.roche@wpafb.af.mil) by 22 May 2006. Submissions should not exceed 8 pages in length.