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STRING POTENTIOMETERS

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F1S0AE0102B003Federal

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This contract involves the procurement of string potentiometers specifically designed for use in the T-38C aircraft program. These devices function as transducers that measure linear position and velocity through a flexible cable and spring-loaded spool, providing critical positional data by directly connecting the measurement cable to moving parts. The potentiometers required must exactly match the existing units in terms of form, fit, and function to fit within the specialized space constraints of the T-38C. Precise dimensional requirements have been set for four part numbers, and custom mechanical drawings have been developed to ensure compatibility with the aircraft. Using alternate potentiometers would necessitate a costly and time-consuming redesign of the installation, including a two-month engineering effort and a T-2 modification package for installation, with estimated government costs of $25,200 for engineering and approximately $50,000 per aircraft for the mod package. FIRST MARK is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of these string potentiometers and holds sole ownership of the associated technical proprietary data. This exclusivity emphasizes the necessity to source these parts from FIRST MARK to avoid significant re-engineering expenses and delays. The contract is identified under solicitation number F1S0AE0102B003, with Kimberly Rabatin as the point of contact. The nature of the contract underscores the critical importance of stringent adherence to the specified dimensions and proprietary design to maintain the operability and integrity of the T-38C system.

General Info

Procurement of FIRST MARK string potentiometers strictly matching T-38C specifications to avoid costly redesign.

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NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 13

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AwardedOct 29

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyN/A

Contacts1 person available

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kimberly Rabatin

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

412 TENG/CL has a requirement for string potentiometers that will be used for the T-38C Program. This unit is a transducer that detects and measures lineal position and velocity utilizing a flexible cable and spring-loaded spool. Potentiometers are used to measure the length of a moving object. The measurement cable can be connected directly to the moving part to give a direct measurement of the point of interest. These potentiometers must have exact form, fit and function as the units presently installed in the T-38C. The following are specific dimensions that only fit the T-38C aircraft. The engineer had to measure the T-38C space that resulted in identifying the following dimension measurements: PART NUMBER DIMENSIONS 176-0521 2.49 in X .52 in 173-0241 1.28 in X .45 in 180-0803 1.49 in X 1.69 in 160-0643 1.81 in X 1.56 in Furthermore, drawings have already been designed by the mechanical engineers to fit in the aircraft. If we had to procure new potentiometers from another manufacturer, it would require a redesign of the aircraft installation and a new T-2 Mod Package to install the new potentiometers. The re-engineering and T-2 Mod Package would be very costly to the Government; Re-engineering would take approximately two months at a cost of $25,200 in man hours as shown in the following breakdown of labor rate and labor hours: LABOR CATEGORY LABOR RATE LABOR HOURS TOTAL Mechanical Engineer $105.00 120 $12,600 Electrical Engineer $105.00 120 $12,600 FINAL TOTAL $25,200 The T-2 MOd Package is estimated at $50,000 to install the new potentiometers per aircraft. Breakdown of labor rate and labor hours are: Model Maker $81.00 160 $12,960 Electrical Tech $81.00 160 $12,960 Dock Chief $81.00 80 $6,480 Mod Manager $103.00 160 $16,480 FINAL TOTAL $48,880 FIRST MARK designed, developed, configured and manufactured this unit. In addition, FIRST MARK solely owns the technical proprietary data.

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