University of Arizona #S342603

University of Arizona Solicits Passive Thermal Management System for Widefield Context Camera

The University of Arizona Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics is seeking proposals for a passive thermal management system to support the Widefield Context Camera (WCC) assembly. - Government Buyer: - University of Arizona, Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics (CAAO) - Products/Hardware Requested: - Passive thermal management system for the WCC, including: - Heat spreader plate (Al6061-T6 material) - Three heat pipes (ammonia working fluid, Al6061-T6, 200W max thermal load, -35°C to +55°C operating range) - Thermal interface plate - Flight unit and spare flight unit hardware - Flight-like, nonfunctional qualification test unit - Services/Deliverables Required: - Proof of concept validation analysis - 1-g performance verification and qualification testing - Qualification test plans and reports (approved by University of Arizona) - Design documentation, including heat pipe prescription for 0-g performance and supporting CAD models in universal file formats - Quality assurance documentation, certificates, and material identification usage list - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must dissipate up to 200W and operate from -35°C to +55°C - All hardware must meet specific mechanical and thermal performance criteria - Deliverables include both operational and qualification hardware, as well as comprehensive documentation and test results - Final design and specifications subject to negotiation and approval by the University - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Agreement may be accessed by other Arizona state universities and educational institutions

Description

The University of Arizona, through the Arizona Board of Regents and the Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics, is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to produce and provide a passive thermal management system. This system is intended to effectively cool the Widefield Context Camera (WCC) assembly. The system will include components such as a heat spreader plate, three heat pipes, and a thermal interface plate, with design details subject to negotiation. The vendor is expected to confirm design concepts, perform qualification testing, and deliver the hardware according to specified requirements.

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