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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 16, 2003 FBO #0441
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Acquisition of Tone Notching/AGC Audio Signal Processors

Notice Date
2/14/2003
 
Notice Type
Solicitation Notice
 
Contracting Office
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AMQ-210 Aeronautical Center (AMQ)
 
ZIP Code
00000
 
Solicitation Number
2953
 
Archive Date
3/20/2003
 
Point of Contact
John Lippe, (405) 954-7833
 
E-Mail Address
Email your questions to john.a.lippe@faa.gov
(john.a.lippe@faa.gov)
 
Description
Screening Information Request (SIR) DTFA-AC-03-R-06772 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing its plans for the single source acquisition of Tone Notching/AGC Audio Signal Processors, Digital Signal Products P/N's 200111-2 (799 Each) and 200111-3 (276 Each); and, position and power cables, P/N's 200112-3 (604 Each), 200112-4 (228 Each), 200212-3 (604 Each), and 200212-4 (228 Each), applicable to FAA's Air Traffic Control's Small Tower Voice Switch (STVS), Litton Rapid Deployment Voice Switches (RDVS) 3080-C and E. A number of voice transmission problems have been reported, from various voice switching sites around the country, where the first syllable(s) or word was being cutoff at the receiving end of an air traffic control (ATC) position. Several prototypes of each of the six proposed components have been installed and tested at various airports. They were found to be effective in terms of solving these critical voice switching problems. Two subsequent engineering studies confirmed the findings of the initial tests. A market survey was conducted, and between May 1 and May 8, 2001, four manufactures were interviewed, including Litton Systems, the original manufacture of the RDVS System and Digital Signal products, Inc., the manufacture of the tested prototypes. Only Digital Signal Products, Inc., offered a satisfactory solution to the voice switching problems. Litton Systems expressed no interest in the proposed modifications. It is critical that the voice switching problems be corrected as soon as possible. Current conditions are unsatisfactory and unnecessarily expose the NAS to unacceptable risks that negatively impact the safety of the flying public. We know of no company, other than Digital Signal Products that is in a position to readily respond with a proven acceptable solution. Accordingly, the FAA intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price type of contract, with Digital Signal Products, for these items.
 
Web Link
FAA Contract Opportunities
(http://www.asu.faa.gov/faaco/index.htm)
 
Record
SN00259700-W 20030216/030214213329 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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