MODIFICATION
16 -- Non-Combat Survival Radio
- Notice Date
- 10/24/2018
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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, Maryland, 20670, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- N00421-18-RFPREQ-PMA-202-0001
- Archive Date
- 11/30/2018
- Point of Contact
- Joseph W. Perry, Phone: 3018664413, Jamie Billig, Phone: 301-866-4432
- E-Mail Address
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joseph.w.perry@navy.mil, jamie.billig@navy.mil
(joseph.w.perry@navy.mil, jamie.billig@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT 1. This is a notification to industry that Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) is seeking information in the form of white papers from potential business sources that currently manufacture Non-developmental item (NDI) and or commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) survival radio(s). The objective is to provide a handheld Non-Combat Survival Radio(s) (NCSR) to be used on multiple Department of Navy aircraft and install in life-rafts operating in a Non-Combat environment. NAVAIRSYSCOM intends to award a procurement contract. 2. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a request for white papers to determine what COTS survival radios meet the NAVAIRSYSCOM requirements described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition, small business set-asides (if any) and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor must be able to meet the minimum requirements with regard to radio capability and delivery time to the fleet. No government funding is available for development or non-recurring engineering (NRE). As part of its market research efforts, NAVAIRSYSCOM is interested in receiving technical specifications, test reports and manufacturing output from companies that possess candidate radios. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Please provide any suggestions or requests if you feel a more appropriate NAICS code exists. 3. Interested sources shall provide a white paper detailing their radio's ability to meet mandatory para 3.1 Threshold parameters. The white paper shall also detail the radio's ability to meet para 3.2 and para 3.3 attributes. 3.1 Key Performance Parameter (KPP) Key Performance Parameter (KPP) Threshold (T) Objective (O) Environment The Radio Set shall be fully operational after exposure to Naval and Marine operating environments. O = T Size (Height x Width x Depth) The Radio Set shall be no larger than the PRC-90 radio (6.1" x 3.1" x 1.4") radio plus/minus 0.5 inch and not interfere with Navy and Marine trainer aircraft flight controls. O = 5.0" x 2.5" x.5" Voice Transceiver Frequencies Selectable, Half duplex, Analog Amplitude Modulation (AM) Radio Frequency (RF) 243 MHz and 282.8 MHz O = 243 MHz, 282.8 MHz, and121.5 MHz Beacon Frequencies A swept tone modulated signal on 243 MHz in accordance with (IAW) MIL-STD-188-243A for Survival Radio Equipment and One digital signal in the 406.0- 406.1 MHz band IAW COSPAS-SARSAT (C/S) T.001/T.007. Selectable modes include multiple frequency beacon and 406 MHz band beacon. O = 243 MHz and 121.5 MHz with swept tone GPS Receiver and Accuracy Course Acquisition (C/A) code accuracy within 125 meters transmitted via C/S message which has position encoding resolution of 4 seconds (0° 0' 4"). (The length of four seconds of longitude varies with latitude up to 124 meters.) O = T 3.2 Key System Attributes (KSA) Key System Attributes Threshold (T) Objective (O) Operational Battery Life Operational life of 24 hours of multi-frequency (243 MHz and 406 MHz) beacon plus 15 minutes life for LOS talk/listen capability (O) Same as (T) and 48 hours of 406 MHz beacon plus 15 minutes voice Battery Availability The Radio Set shall use non-rechargeable batteries or battery packs which must be available for government purchase (O) = Multiple battery vendors Battery Replacement Aircrew can replace batteries/packs without tools (O) = Aircrew can replace batteries without tools Built-In-Test (BIT) Operational Status indicator of GO/NO-GO (O) = Battery capacity indicator Reliability 98% reliable @ 95% confidence level O = T Activation Manual activation via a power/mode selector switch (Power switch must not be inadvertently activated) (O) Automatic Activation (G-Force & Water) With extra Life Vest Antenna 3.3 Additional Performance Attributes (APA): Additional Performance Attributes Threshold (T) Objective (O) Weight Lighter than 24 ounces including battery Lighter than 10 ounces including battery Usability The user shall be able to access all functions of the radio one-handed while wearing flight gloves O = T Support Equipment The Radio Set shall not require use of support equipment O = T Software/firmware The Radio Set shall not require radio or GPS software updates or setup. O = T Identification The device shall transmit a unique identification using long format, national protocol message approved by National Authority IAW C/S T.001/T.007. O = T Volume Control Volume control must be adjustable by the user. Incoming voice transmissions must be clearly discernable when radio is at arm's length. A Push to Talk (PTT) button in voice mode activates voice transmitter. Earphone attachment deactivates speaker External Indicator The device must be equipped with an external light indicating the beacon is transmitting. O = T Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) 0.5 hr. serviceable at the organizational level for External components only such as battery, antenna, earphone, pouch. O = T Shelf/Service Life Minimum of ten years from date of manufacture O = T Equipment Compatibility The Radio Set and required components must be compatible with current Aircrew Flight Equipment and must not restrict movement of aircrew when performing flight duties or execute emergency procedures O = T Training No increase in aircrew training outside of initial training plus annual refresh as required O = T 4. In addition to the parameters and attributes identified in paragraph 3, the Government is also interested in learning about companies' manufacturing capabilities, including: a. Existing production capabilities for candidate radios (units per month) b. Potential production capability for candidate radios (if different than current production capability) c. Current radio unit cost d. Radio unit cost if purchased in the following incremental quantities: 500 1000 1500 5. Mr. Jamie Billig is the primary point of contact and may be reached at (301) 866-4432 and jamie.billig@navy.mil. It is not the Government's intention to provide written responses to all questions asked. However, if the Government finds a question would benefit all interested parties, the question and response will be shared through the Government-wide point of entry (GPE) FedBizOpps/Navy Electronic Commerce Online. 6. DATA PROTECTION Information contained in the white papers received as a result of this request is expected to be sensitive and/or proprietary to the responding company and will be protected as such. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosures; however, it is incumbent upon the respondent to appropriately mark all submissions. In order to complete its review, NAVAIRSYSCOM must be able to share the information within the Government and any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such internal Government review may be returned without being assessed or considered. 7. INSTRUCTIONS Interested survival radio manufacturers shall submit a white paper detailing how its candidate radio meets or exceeds all the performance parameters and attributes listed in this RFI. FAILURE TO ADDRESS THRESHOLD KPP REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. Companies will be required to provide the following on the cover page: Company Name Company Address Company point of contact Company point of contact's phone number and email address Company Size Small Business Status (e.g., 8(A) Program, HUBZone Program, Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), etc.). Submission of test reports as an enclosure is strongly recommended and shall be identified as internal, external, or Government. Respondents are welcome to include in their white paper any information that details their ability to deliver a low cost, reliable survival radio in a timely manner. No classified data shall be submitted. White papers shall be no more than 10 pages (excluding cover page and enclosures), double-spaced, 11- point font, and must be in English. Additionally, the unclassified response must be submitted via CD-ROM with electronic media that is Microsoft Office 2010 compatible (that is non-write protected), along with 5 hard copies no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Friday, November 23, 2018 to the following address: ATTN: Jamie Billig or Joseph Perry NAVAIRSYSCOM 21491 Great Mills Rd Lexington Park, MD 20653 Mr. Billig's phone number is (301) 866-4432 and the email address is Jamie.billig@navy.mil. Mr. Perry's phone number is (301) 866-4413 and the email is joseph.w.perry@navy.mil. The white paper must address all the data and information requested by the Government in paragraphs 3 and 4. The white paper shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail to substantiate the validity of stated claims. White papers shall be submitted in accordance with the enclosed instructions. To the fullest extent possible, enclosures such as test reports (e.g. MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 464, MIL-STD 810, etc.), Safety of Flight certification, GPS M-code waivers, DD1494 Frequency Allocation approvals, COSPAS-SARSAT compliance/certification letters and qualification by similarity should be submitted. White papers shall reference specific sections of any enclosure, since the Government will use the white paper as the primary source of information for prospective radios. White papers that do not comply with the above-stated submission instructions will not be considered
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