Engineering Mentoring and Consultation

Statement of Work (SOW) 1. This is a feasibility study for a concept evaluation. 2. Subcontractor shall provide 100 hrs mentoring and engineering consultation. Period of performance shall begin as soon as possible and end February 1, 2011. 3. Subcontractor shall be a PhD level Engineer with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience. Subcontractor shall demonstrate competence, and have access to the ANSYS vector potential electromagnetics code, as well as a background in material science. 4. The concept involves simulating a 6 us transient of a single turn solenoid with high flux (20 T), and anticipated skin depths of 0.3 mm, with coil dimensions roughly 19 cm. The problem is highly 3-dimensional. 5. Subcontractor will provide ANSYS input files for concept evaluation based on conversations, models and data provided by the Contractor. Concept evaluation will include current and magnetic flux distributions. The ANSYS input files will be run by Contractor. Subcontractor will not be required to write a report, although there may be an exchange of PowerPoint presentations during the communication period. Subcontractor will not be required to meet with the Contractor or come to the Contractor's facility; all work will be done remotely. 6. Provide contact name, address, phone number and E-mail address when responding to this Sources Sought Notice. 7. Include qualifications that meet or exceed those noted in the above Statement of Work. A resume would be preferred 8. Solicitation will begin as soon as this year (2010).