58 -- PRECISION APPROACH RADAR (PAR)

Notice Date

June 20, 2001

Contracting Office

ESC/GAK, Global Air Traffic Operations/Mobility Command and Control, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2103

ZIP Code

01731-2103

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

July 2, 2001

Point of Contact

POC: Capt Jean-Paul Chausse, 781-377-9255 Contracting Officer: Ms Christine Baron, 781-377-9304

E-Mail Address

Click Here to E-mail the POC (jean-paul.chausse@hanscom.af.mil)

Description

DESC: This is not a solicitation, but a Request For Information only concerning the Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Program. The Government is currently conducting market research activities associated with the acquisition of the PAR program. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST. The Global Air Traffic Operations, Mobility Command and Control (GATO MC2) Program Office, Navigation & Landing Systems Division (ESC/GAL), intends to procure approximately 18 operationally safe, accurate, and mobile Precision Approach Radar (PAR) systems, with training and support, for integration into the Mobile Approach Control System (MACS). The PAR is one of three subsystems making up the MACS currently under development. The PAR subsystem consists of a precision approach radar, PAR automation system, airfield automation and weather display system. MACS is a rapidly deployable and highly mobile radar air traffic control system. The PAR subsystem shall: 1. Provide an accurate azimuth, elevation and range radar as well as all associated controls, testing, monitoring, calibration equipment;=20 2. Provide (1) one operator position with four (4) radios and four (4) landlines;=20 3. Interface with the two other MACS subsystems: a Surveillance subsystem consisting of an Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and an Operations subsystem (OPS);=20 4. Consist of a precision approach radar with a range of 15 nm;=20 5. Have a baseline system that is FAA flight certified IAW FAA OAP 8200.1 and capable of ICAO certification IAW Annex 10;=20 6. Be Year-2000 (Y2K) compliant.=20 Specific requirements and operational scenarios in addition to those described may be found in the Systems Requirement Document (SRD) and the Statement of Objectives (SOO). Interested parties are encouraged to review the requirements posted on this website and to provide us with information, comments, and suggestions regarding any aspect of this planned acquisition. Registration for individual face-to-face discussions can also be arranged by Primary Contractors by contacting Capt. Jean-Paul Chauss=E9 (781) 377-9255 jean-paul.chausse@hanscom.af.mil or 1Lt Pat Widhelm (781) 377-9132 patrick.widhelm@hanscom.af.mil. Discussions will be conducted from 9 Jul through 13 Jul. To the maximum extent possible, PAR should be based on proven non-developmental technology. The Government is currently developing the acquisition strategy for the PAR program. Program contract award is planned to occur in FY01. Please direct any questions on this Request For Information to Ms. Christine Baron, Contracting Officer, 781-377-9304, or Capt. Paul Porter, Contracts Manager, 781-377-5195. See Note 26.

Web Link

ESC Business Opportunities Web Page (http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010622/58SOL003.HTM (D-171 SN50P4Q5)