SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Highly Mobile Expeditionary Transportable Array Replacement/Upgrade for the AN/TPS-59(V)3
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA, 22134-5010
- ZIP Code
- 22134-5010
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-BMADSLK-04-0008
- Response Due
- 10/29/2004
- Archive Date
- 11/12/2004
- Description
- The United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps System Command (MCSC), Battle Space Management and Air Defense Systems (BMADS), Radar Systems Program Manager is seeking information on the ability to develop and produce a light-weight, highly mobile/expeditionary transportable array replacement/upgrade for the currently fielded AN/TPS-59(V)3 long range radar system. At a minimum, the replacement/upgraded array will require connection to the current AN/TPS-59(V)3 radar electronics control shelter and maximize the reuse of all functionality to include software and hardware. The next generation array must have growth potential to be coupled with an upgraded expeditionary electronics and maintenance shelter being procured from the AN/TPS-59 OEM. The upgraded shelter will encompass software and hardware improvements for increased performance; open architecture; reduction of obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources; and increased mobility. The new array and mobile control/maintenance shelter will provide a three-dimensional, long range radar capable of providing Anti-Air Warfare units of the Marine Aviation Combat Element (ACE) with sufficient advanced warning and target information to allow for threat evaluation and responsive action, including air raid warning of targeted forces and neutralization of the threat. The radar must provide air controllers with a precise, true air picture of sufficient quality to conduct close control of individual aircraft under a wide range of environmental and operational conditions. The logistical footprint of the radar system must be reduced to a maximum of two (2) MTVR, MK27/28 variant and two trailers; this also includes all support equipment as technology permits, while maintaining the performance outlined in the Draft Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long Range Radar (3-DELRR) Operational Requirements Document (ORD) and the Draft Technical Systems Requirement Document (TSRD). Downsizing and weight reduction are the key to improved transportability, mobility, flexibility and reduced setup time. In the case of Theatre Missile Defense (TMD) operations, the radar must have the capability, in the interim, to disseminate target information to the AN/MSQ-123 Air Defense Communications Platform (ADCP) and the AN/TYQ-23 Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM) and in the future, the ability to disseminate all information to the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) through the use of open architecture, to include interoperability with Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP) Composite Tracking Network (CTN) and Netted Sensors for dissemination to all air defense agencies (Marine Corps and Joint Services) and Surface to Air Missile (SAM) firing batteries (Marine Corps and Joint Services) by way of a common digital data link and open architecture. The mature system must provide target information to the Marine Corps SAM system. The radar must contribute to the Marine Air Ground Task Force?s ability to integrate air defense assets, both within the Marine Corps and across a joint interface. In support of its TMD role, the updated array must also improve on target processing capability, detection and tracking and improve survivability. Maximum use of advanced technology in array development and design is highly encouraged for maximum benefit of producing a complete system that meets or exceeds the mobility and transportability requirements outlined in the draft ORD and draft TSRD documentation while also maintaining and improving performance of the next generation long range radar system for the United States Marine Corps. The upgraded array must be built within the funding constraints that are outlined in the development phase of the current profile for HELRASR. This funding is an estimate only and is subject to change. Supportability considerations should be addressed in the design and development of the upgraded array, to include complete support for sustainment throughout the life of the system. Critical to the support of the system is maintenance and support philosophy. Performance Based Logistics (PBL) and maintenance concepts that reduce the amount of life cycle cost to the using unit should be addressed and included in the overall design of the system. Autonomic logistics are essential for the complete monitoring of the system both electronically and mechanically and is critical to the assessment of the health of the new upgraded system. Supportability considerations should also address seabased logistics and integrated data environment capabilities. Contractors are invited to read (only) the draft 3-DELRR Operational Requirements Document (ORD) and draft Technical Systems Requirement Document (TSRD) at Anteon Corporation (16 Center St. Suite 109, Stafford, Virginia 22556) by coordinating a visit request in advance with Ms. Cathy Henderson at (703) 432-4157. Questions/comments and general responses should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jenny Rieck, by 29 October 2004. Please submit all information to Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: A/C Contracts/Ms. Jenny Rieck, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134-6050. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, OR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
- Record
- SN00682785-W 20040929/040927212246 (fbodaily.com)
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