Aging Aircraft Reliability Study

The US Government intends to issue a solicitation for the purpose of performing an aging aircraft reliability study. The purpose of the study is to attempt to predict the service life of structural avionic components. The focus of the contractor is to provide a systematic tool for service life prediction and extension of structural component by using the calculated load spectrum data. The contractor will provide documentation of the methodology and procedure of conventional service life extension program, identification of effective load spectrum data, and establishment of a program in predicting service life of structural components. Quarterly and annual reports will be required and specified by the US Government and a final report will be required to be submitted to the US Government. The solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps on or about 14 March 2011 and close approximately 30 days later. The requirement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 541330 $27M. Firms should ensure NAICS 541330 is addressed on the CCR documents. Firms are reminded the federal government cannot make an award to a firm not registered in CCR. Please ensure information on the ORCA and CCR websites is accurate and up-to-date prior to responding to the solicitation.