Request for Proposal
Partner for Designing and Making Prototype of Compact, Lightweight Paraglider
Status: RFP is Closed
Opportunity
Licensing, joint development, supplier agreement
Timeline
Verification of performance through design and development of a prototype: 1 year
Financials
Necessary development expense will be covered
(Details to be discussed).
How to Apply
Click on "Respond", complete the form to the extent possible, and submit along with other attachment files available. After creating your account for NineSights, your draft will be automatically saved and you can resume later from "Control Center". Please note you do not submit confidential information at this process.
This request for proposals in PDF format is available here.
SOLUTION PROVIDER HELP DESK
If you have any questions or request, please feel free to contact us at: phd2@ninesigma.com
RFP was closed on
Oct 2018
RFP Title
Partner for Designing and Making Prototype of Compact, Lightweight Paraglider
RFP Description
NineSigma, representing a major manufacturer, seeks partners for designing and making prototypes of a paraglider which can carry an object weighing 10 to 25 kg with the wing area of about 12m2.
Key Success Criteria
Requirements of the ultimately sought paraglider
- A lightweight paraglider that meets the following requirements: 300 g or less
- Takeoff weight: 10–25 kg
- Wing area: Approximately 12 m2
- The paraglider should be able to open within 1 second from the packing bag or sack into which the wing is folded.
- The paraglider should be able to slow down to 2 m/s or less from the gliding speed of approximately 4 m/s, by automatically pulling on the brake lines.
- This slow-down mechanism need not be included in the aforementioned glider weight of 300 g.
- It is preferable that the risers are short and glide ratio is small, keeping the stability of the paraglider.
Requirements of the respondent
- The respondent should have and be able to demonstrate experiences and achievements related to development of the sought technology.
- The respondent should be able to design and make prototypes of the paraglider the client seeks.
Preferred Collaboration Types
Items to be Submitted
Anticipated Project Process
1.Submission of proposals:
Respondents should submit proposals within the designated period, using the attached Response Template.
2.Selection and evaluation of proposals:
The client will first review the submitted proposals and possibly ask additional questions before selecting the most suitable candidates for collaboration. The client will then select the potential candidates for designing and developing prototypes of the paraglider.
3.Request for making paid prototypes and evaluation
The client will determine the best candidate(s) through evaluation of the prototypes designed and made by the potential candidates.
Handling of patents and intellectual property rights of a structure of the paraglider to be used will be determined in discussion.
Notes on Response
Proposal shall have clear points and should not include confidential information. Supplemental files may be submitted in addition to the proposal.
Response Evaluation
The client will evaluate all responses with the following criteria.
- Overall scientific and technical merit
- Approach to proof of concept or performance
- Economic potential of concept
- Realism of the proposed plan (action items, timeline, roles, deliverables, cost estimation)
- Potential for proprietary position
- Respondents’ capability and related experience
Attachments
