SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Mobile ATC system with precision approach (PAR) and airport surveillance (ASR) capabilities that can be used in a tactical environment. Additionally should be adaptable to function as the precision approach radar for fixed base facilities.
- Notice Date
- 2/9/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Aviation), ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q06R0153
- Response Due
- 2/16/2006
- Archive Date
- 4/17/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION: The Air Traffic Control Product Management Office (ATC PMO) located at Redstone Arsenal; Alabama is the Armys central acquisition manager for ATC systems. The ATC PM is interested in obtaining information regarding the availability of candidates for a mob ile ATC system with precision approach (PAR) and airport surveillance (ASR) capabilities that can be used in a tactical environment. Additionally the PAR should be adaptable to function as the precision approach radar for fixed base facilities. Quantities could range up to 28 mobile tactical systems and 6 fixed base systems. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responden ts are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Respondents needing confidential treatment for any proprietary information furnished must comply with the SECs confidential treatment regulations at 17 C.F.R. 200.83. Respo nses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review of the information provided but may be contacted for additional information for clarification. DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED: All vendors with an appropriate product relating to the requirements are invited to provide potential candidate information based on the following required and desired capabilities. Relative per unit ROM costs are specifically requested. Required Capabilities " Inherent self mobility " Operate from Alternating Current (AC) (Frequency variation between 50/60 Hz) power sources at Army air fields or power generation equipment provided with the system. " Secure, jam resistant voice radio communications o VHF-AM (116 150 MHz o UHF- AM (225 400 MHz) o VHF-FM (30-88 MHz, with 8.33 MHz spacing) o Communications selection capability for each operator position. " Detection and tracking for aircraft with radial velocities from 0 to 500 knots " Operation under environmental conditions ranging from -40 F to 120 F including the effects of solar radiation without performance degradation and withstand exposure to ambient air temperatures ranging from -40F to 155F. " Meet the requirements of an Army flight check conducted in accordance with the USSFIM 8200.1A. " Meet the spectrum standard requirements of National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA). " Be capable of continuous operation during day/ night conditions and adverse weather battlefield conditions. " Provide system performance where by ground clutter, rain, snow, fog, hail or blowing dust have a minimal effect. " Independent simultaneous operation of the surveillance and precision landing modes. " Provide for a minimum of two operator positions each with a display that will independently depict surveillance and precision coverage. " The personnel operating space should be environmentally controlled to temperature range of between 65F and 75F for operation under the conditions described above. " Area Surveillance o Line of sight area surveillance to a minimum of 25 nautical miles (NM). o Minimum detection range of .5 NM or less. o 360 degrees of azimuth coverage. o Track aircraft at altitudes between 100 feet and 10,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). o Integrated positive friendly aircraft identification feature o Distinguish a 1 square meter target flying at low altitude (100 feet) o Detection and tracking for aircraft with radial velocities from 0 to 500 knots " Precision landing o Precision landing capability for multiple aircraft within 10 NM. o Minimum detection and tracking range of 1800 feet or less. o Distinguish a 1 square meter target flying at low altitude (100 feet) o Azimuth coverage +/- 15 degrees o Elevation coverage -1 to +8 degrees o Glide slope depiction s electable from +1 to +6 degrees o Detection and tracking of 1 m2 to 1000 m2 RCS targets. Desired Capabilities " Roll on/ roll off transportation on C-130 or larger aircraft " External lift by the Army CH-47 helicopter. " Placed in operational condition by no more than 4 personnel in one hour or less. " Hardened to the effects of nuclear, biological or chemical contamination. " Be able to be operated, maintained and resupplied by personnel wearing the Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP IV) attire. " ASR simultaneously detecting and tracking a minimum of 150 aircraft " PAR simultaneously detecting and tracking a minimum of 26 aircraft. " ASR vertical coverage between -1 to 30 degrees " Built in test equipment capable of isolating maintenance problems down to the line replaceable unit level to a 95% accuracy " Be able to operate without degradation with wind speeds of 40 knots and gusts up to 80 knots " System availability in excess of 96 % and a mean time between failures of 220 hours " Capable of being maintained under a two level maintenance (organizational and depot) concept " Use of Tactical Quiet Generator(s) " Operate from utility power sources: 120/208 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 4-wire; 220/380 VAC, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 4- and 5-wire; 240/416 VAC, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 4- and 5-wire. Your response to any or all of the areas information as requested by this RFI is required NLT 16 February 2006. HOW TO RESPOND: Please submit your response to this RFI via email to Ms. Kim Gillies, 256-842-7500, kim.l.gillies@us.army.mil, or Ms. Jane Hardebeck, 256-876-5257, jane.hardebeck@us.army.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Aviation) ATTN: AMSAM-AC-CM-C, Building 5308 Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Record
- SN00984619-W 20060211/060209212547 (fbodaily.com)
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