16 -- F-15 APG-63(V)1 RADAR, PRODUCTION YEAR FOUR

Notice Date

August 21, 2001

Contracting Office

ASC/FBAKW Bldg. 553, 2725 C Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7424, 45433

ZIP Code

45433

Solicitation Number

F33657-01-R-2098

Response Due

December 31, 2001

Point of Contact

Thomas J. Kielbaso,(937) 904-6685

E-Mail Address

Thomas.Kielbaso@wpafb.af.mil (Thomas.Kielbaso@wpafb.af.mil)

Description

Background "This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action of a proposed contract for the fourth year of the full rate production phase of an upgrade to the AN/APG-63 Fire Control Radar (FCR) for the F-15 C/D aircraft. The McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Boeing Company, is the F-15 aircraft manufacturer and has been the integrator of all subsystems since the inception of the aircraft. Raytheon (formerly Hughes) is the only radar manufacturer of the APG-63/APG-70 radar. The purpose of this upgrade is to eliminate parts obsolescence while enhancing reliability and maintainability of the APG-63 FCR. Due to severe parts obsolescence with the existing APG-63, schedule is an important consideration in the execution of the program. Under this effort, the Contractor will be required to build, modify (the aircraft), integrate, and install an upgrade to the APG-63 FCR. This upgrade must use existing antennas and displays currently installed in the aircraft without modification. Only minor/limited modifications to aircraft interfaces shall be allowed. The upgrade shall use the APG-70 tactical software suite with only minor/limited modifications (i.e. built in test) and should be conducive to future upgrades to the APG-70. The upgraded system shall contain all air-to-air radar modes in the APG-70 software and have future growth capability to meet new threats. The installed functional performance of the upgraded APG-63 shall be equal to or better than that of the APG-70 radar. Significant improvements to the Mean Time Between Maintenance Action (MTBMA) are required to support two-level maintenance. The required threshold for the upgraded system is 120 hours MTBMA (less antenna). Additionally, the upgraded system must be supported by existing support equipment. Only minor modifications to the support equipment shall be allowed. The installation of the upgraded system shall be conducive to a field-level retrofit. No certified procurement data is available. Small Businesses are hereby notified of potential subcontracting opportunities for this acquisition. Point of contact is: Director of Procurement, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, (314) 232-9154. The F-15 Development System Office (ASC/FBA) of HQ Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH proposes to award a contract for this effort during the second quarter of FY02. The contract will be awarded pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1[(10 U.S.C.) 2304(c)(1)], only one responsible source. Direct any routine communications concerning this acquisition to Mr. Ken Noffsinger, Contract Negotiator, (937) 904-6688 or Mr. Thomas Kielbaso, Contracting Officer, ASC/FBAK, 2725 C. Street, Bldg 553, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7424, (937) 904-6685, FAX (937) 656-7168. The technical points of contact are Lt. Steve Hermack or Mr. David Black, ASC/FBAC, (937) 904-6610. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SY, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7642, e-mail Stephen.Plaisted@wpafb.af.mil, phone number (937) 255-9095 with serious concerns only. Interested firms should submit sufficient information in writing that will permit evaluation of technical capabilities, not later than 01 October 2001, to ASC/FBAKW, 2725 C Street, Bldg 553, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7424. See Notes 22 and 26.*****"

Web Link

APG63V1-F-15 APG-63(V)1 Radar, Production Year Four (http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/APG63V1/APG63V1.asp)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010823/16SOL004.HTM (D-233 SN50V5E3)