Description
The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to Halliday Technologies, Inc. for the RT3 Runway Friction Testing equipment. The equipment must be a One Continuous Friction Meter Equipment (CFME) Runway Friction Tester that can be mounted to a 1 ton or larger pickup truck and can conduct friction tests while driving 15-60 MPH. The unit must have no snow depth limit for testing, be able to raise its wheel when not in use, and utilize software that is customizable to the unique layout of Kingsley Field ANGB runways and taxiways. The software must be compatible with Android, provide data collection functions, and be able to upload data in real-time to a custom website. The equipment must also meet various safety and regulatory standards, including DAFMAN 13-204v2, FAA AC 150/5320-12C, and OSHA standards for mechanical device safety.
Key features of the required equipment include:
• Mountable to a 1 ton or larger pickup truck
• Able to drive in reverse with the unit attached to the vehicle
• Able to conduct friction tests while driving 15-60 MPH
• No snow depth limit for testing
• Wheel can be raised when not in use
• Software is customizable to the unique layout of Kingsley Field ANGB runways and taxiways
• Software is compatible with Android and provides data collection functions
• Data can be uploaded in real-time to a custom website
• Meets various safety and regulatory standards