USAFA Mach 6 Ludwieg Tube (M6LT) Force Balance

The US Air Force Academy is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a force balance for the Mach 6 Ludwieg Tube facility. The force balance must meet specific salient characteristics, which can be found in Attachment 1. The acquisition is a 100% small business competitive set-aside, and all responsible and eligible small business concerns may submit a quote. The Government will evaluate technical capability on an acceptable/unacceptable basis and will perform a security and supply chain compliance review. The winning bidder will have to work with the USAFA to determine appropriate loads for the tunnel conditions and factors of safety for development. Some key points to consider: • The force balance must be compatible with NI LabView software and NI cDAQ chassis with NI-9239, NI-9237, or other appropriate cards. • The winning bidder will have to provide a fully operational, turn-key system that only requires software development on the part of the USAFA. • The winning bidder will have to provide check-out testing and training. • The force balance must be able to resolve loads at a minimum of 10 kHz. • The operating temperature range is 60-120°F. • The maximum tunnel diameter is 500 mm.