SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Narrowband and FM Transmitter Replacement for EC130-J PSYOPS Platform
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 441 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD, 20670
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-HBTX01
- Response Due
- 7/24/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/8/2006
- Description
- Naval Air Systems Command, Aircraft Division, is seeking vendors to provide options on how best to meet the EC-130J Airborne Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) 1 kilowatt Narrowband (NB) and FM analog broadcast mission. The Government is seeking identification of any appreciable increases in technical capability in the marketplace since the last NB and FM request for proposals for the Modular Commando Solo PSYOPS program which occurred approximately two years ago. For this case, technical capability increases are identified as any combination of increases in power efficiency, reduction in weight, reduction in volume, or reduction in cost. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the best value solution for complete replacement and enhancement to simultaneous NB/FM of the existing NB-only mission system. All interested parties are encouraged to respond with recommendations and capability statements. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. CURRENT SYSTEM: The current NB system is composed of two VHF Low 1 kilowatt (KW) transmitters (30 MHz ? 230 MHz), two VHF High 1 KW transmitters (100 MHz ? 500 MHz), and one UHF 1 KW transmitter (470 MHz ? 1000 MHz). The current VHF Low and UHF 1 KW transmitters can also be utilized as TV drivers to support the 10 kilowatt TV mission; however, a new separate, dedicated TV driver is planned for utilization as part of the upgrade effort to prevent reducing the NB mission broadcast options when supporting the TV mission broadcast. Broadcasts in the commercial FM radio frequency band are currently generated by modulating the VHF Low and/or VHF High transmitters with FM baseband sources. A dedicated 4-source FM transmitter system is also planned for utilization to prevent reducing the NB mission broadcast options whenever supporting the commercial FM radio broadcast. BANDWIDTH REQUIREMENTS: The requirement for supporting the existing NB mission is driven by the VSWR and bandwidth limitations of the NB antennas. A. VHF Low NB antennas: 30 MHz ? 150 MHz and maximum VSWR of 2:1, B. VHF High NB antennas: 100 MHz ? 500 MHz and a maximum VSWR of 2:1, C. UHF NB antennas: 500 MHz ? 1000 MHz and a maximum VSWR of 2:1, and D. Commercial FM (87.5 MHz ? 108 MHz). Tables 1 and 2 provide additional general requirements for each transmitter system. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Table 1. FM Transmitter System Specifications Function Requirements Freq. Range & Output Power: FM Broadcast FM Broadcast 88 ? 108 MHz (1 kW) Station Separation & Dev. Meets U.S. and European standards Options Includes stereo and RDS Spurious & Harmonic Supp. Meets or exceeds all FCC and CCIR requirements Composite Inputs 1 BNC for MPX; SLR for L & R with optional stereo generator card (FM) Efficiency 35% typical AC to RF @ rated output power (THRESHOLD), 65% or greater (OBJECTIVE) Signal Modulation FM modulation only applicable to FM broadcast frequency range 88?108 MHz. Maximum Duty Cycle 100% continuous operation for any duty cycle and pulse width Cooling Forced air; intake at front, exhaust at rear (THRESHOLD) Protection Excessive load VSWR, over-temp., over-current, overload, under-voltage Input/Output Impedance 50 ohms Input VSWR 1.2:1 or better Output VSWR 1.2:1 or better Temperature: Operational -10 to +50 ?C Storage -40 to +85 ?C Altitude: Operating Up to 10,000 ft. in an unpressurized cabin Non-Operating Up to 50,000 ft. in a pressurized cabin RF Output EIA flange or connector at 50 ohms MTBF 10,000 hours (OBJECTIVE) Service Life 5?10 years (OBJECTIVE) Humidity 95% non-condensing at 35 ?C Local Monitoring: Power On Indicator light VSWR fault Indicator light Time Meter XMIT and STBY Interface Connections Use of terminal blocks will not be accepted Table 2. NB Transmitter System Specifications Function Requirements Narrow Band VHFL 30?150 MHz (1 kW) VHFH 100?500 MHz (1 kW) UHF 500?1000 MHz (1 kW) Efficiency 35% typical AC to RF @ rated output power (THRESHOLD), 65% or greater (OBJECTIVE) Signal Modulation FM, AM, CW and PM (THRESHOLD) applicable to 30 MHz?1 GHz frequency ranges; FM modulation only applicable to FM broadcast frequency range 88?108 MHz; AM modulation applicable to AM Broadcast frequency range 500 to 1700 kHz; AM/CW/SSB/ISB modulation applicable to HF transmissions in the 1.7 ? 30 MHz frequency range. Maximum Duty Cycle 100% continuous operation for any duty cycle and pulse width Cooling Forced air; intake at front, exhaust at rear (THRESHOLD) Protection Excessive load VSWR, over-temp., over-current, overload, under-voltage Input/Output Impedance 50 ohms Input VSWR 1.2:1 or better Output VSWR 1.2:1 or better Temperature: Operational -10 to +50 ?C Storage -40 to +85 ?C Altitude: Operating Up to 10,000 ft. in an unpressurized cabin Non-Operating Up to 50,000 ft. in a pressurized cabin RF Output EIA flange or connector at 50 ohms MTBF 10,000 hours (OBJECTIVE) Service Life 5?10 years (OBJECTIVE) Humidity 95% non-condensing at 35 ?C Local Monitoring: Power On Indicator light VSWR fault Indicator light Time Meter XMIT and STBY Interface Connections Use of terminal blocks will not be accepted RF INPUT SMA Female General Requirements Remote Interface Protocol: All equipment shall be remote controllable. The remote interface will be RS-232 (preferred) or RS-422 (optional), with driver software. The Government desires software rights to remote interface in order to integrate the equipment monitoring and control capabilities into a larger Windows-based software program such as the Harris RECON remote control and facility management software. AC Power: Aircraft power of 115 VAC, three phase, 400 Hz, and 28 VDC is provided on the aircraft. In addition, 115 VAC single phase, 60 Hz power will be provided via converters. Physical Dimensions: Equipment will be constructed to allow the mounting of slide rails and will support mounting on slide shelves with shock mounts inside 19?inch-wide cabinets with inside depth and height dimensions not to exceed 28 and 68 inches, respectively (OBJECTIVE). Weight: The average populated equipment rack weight will not exceed 800 lbs. for all equipment racks provided (OBJECTIVE). Cooling: Cooling will consist of forced air with front intake and rear exhaust (THRESHOLD), air cooled power amplifiers/transmitters. Maintenance: In addition to remote RS-232 control and monitoring capability, BIT/BITE capabilities of key system performance functions should be included (OBJECTIVE) to assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting failures to the lowest repairable unit (LRU). Documentation: One copy each of Operator and Maintenance manuals must be provided with each piece of equipment procured. Maintenance documentation should also include a parts breakdown list and graphic representation to the Lowest Repairable Unit (LRU). In addition, vendors shall also provide a complete set of draft installation control drawings at least six months prior to equipment delivery; final ?as-built? drawings at time of equipment delivery. Shock and Vibration Survivability: Equipment that is deemed technically qualified will be inspected at NAVAIR or at the vendor?s production facilities to determine required changes/ability to survive shock of 9 Forward, 6 Down, 4 Up, 4 Lateral ?Gs?, and vibration, as outlined in FAA document RTCA-DO-160, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment. Any required equipment changes will be made and documented by the vendor and will be submitted as part of a best and final bid. Training: Provide training course and materials designed to familiarize maintainers in preventive and corrective maintenance procedures of the equipment. The training includes capabilities, functions and operation of the system. Maintenance procedures include external diagnostics and other tests as well as the use of measured performance data. Instruction enables the participants to operate the systems and subsystems, and to execute diagnostic self-tests and interpret the readouts. Trainees learn how to determine if the system/subsystem is malfunctioning or not; replace a defective line replaceable unit perform all required alignments and adjustments; and verify proper system and subsystem functionality. Provided operation training and materials for aircrew personnel. Training will cover operation of the systems/subsystems. Specific Requirements The general requirements above reflect the general space, weight, required input power and cooling requirements of the present planned NB and FM systems. These systems consist of the exciters, amplifiers and other equipment necessary for broadcast. Table 3 below provides approximate specific parametric values for these planned systems. Table 3. Parametric Data for Planned NB and FM Transmitter System NB System FM System Weight 1,100 pounds 360 pounds Power 60 Hz 21 A 0.8 A 400 Hz (3-phase) 72 A 20 A 28 VDC 0 7.2 A Heat Dissipated 24.1 KW 7.45KW Space Units 97 U 36 U SUBMITTAL INFORMATION It is requested that all interested sources submit to the contracting office, a brief recommendation(s) and capabilities statement package (no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating why the recommendation(s) results in the best value to the government, and vendor?s ability to provide the recommended solution(s). This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: (1) prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein; (2) company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small business status; (3) resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications and specific experience of such personnel, which shall include the personnel?s : (4) technical approach to providing the recommendation(s). The package may be sent by mail to the following address: Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center ? Aircraft Division ATTN Kelly Chism AIR 2.51.4.4.4 21983 Bundy Road, Bldg 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670 Or by e-mail to Kelly.Chism@navy.mil. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time on 24 July 2006. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Kelly Chism at the aforementioned e-mail address. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone, fax number, and e-mail address.
- Place of Performance
- Address: TBD
- Zip Code: 00000
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 00000
- Record
- SN01084687-W 20060709/060707221437 (fbodaily.com)
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