SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS)
- Notice Date
- 12/23/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 517212
— Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA, 22134-5010
- ZIP Code
- 22134-5010
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-05-R-7017
- Response Due
- 1/10/2005
- Archive Date
- 1/25/2005
- Description
- Potential Sources Sought/Request for Information. The United States Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking for a Sources Sought/Request for Information for the Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS). SYSTEM TO BE DEVELOPED. Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS) SCOPE This antenna mast system shall extend the operating range of Line of Sight (LOS) radio systems to approximately 48 Km by providing additional height to antenna systems. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The TEAMS is an independent antenna mast system, designed to be approximately 34 meters in height, that will support various Line-of-Sight (LOS) antenna systems and will be transported on any M-1123 High Mobility Multi-purposed Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The antenna mast will be nested aboard the vehicle in the transport mode, and will be electrically or hand cranked up to its full height. The mast support system may include guy lines. The TEAMS will include Radio Frequency (RF) cables/cable reels, a lightning protection system, and a mounting system for TEAMS to be transported on the M-1123 HMMWV requiring no permanent vehicle modification. TEAMS is to be performed safely by three or less trained Marines. The TEAMS is a multi-system platform that must provide multiple mounting positions for several antennas with steerable controls for at least two directional antennas. It is intended to overcome obstacles in the signal path between operating positions of the AN/MRC-142A, the Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS), the Enhanced Position Location Reporting Systems (EPLRS), Troposcatter Satellite Support Radio (TSSR) and other Ultra High Frequency (UHF)/Very High Frequency (VHF) communication systems over the next 15 years. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The TEAMS principle design characteristics will include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Height. The TEAMS will be a minimum of 34-meters tall when fully extended and not more than 6-meters when fully nested. 2. Weight. The antenna mast shall have a maximum weight of 275 pounds. Accessories, including a lightning protection kit, hazard warning light and mission equipment shall not exceed 400 pounds. No single packed accessory bag shall exceed 42 pounds. 3. Paint. The TEAMS will be painted military olive drab green. 4. Aircraft-Warning. The TEAMS will include an aircraft-warning beacon that can be controlled and serviced from the ground without taking the mast down. 5. Lightning Protection. The TEAMS shall have a lightning protection system. 6. RF Cables. The TEAMS shall have RF cables and reels. 7. Setup time. The TEAMS will be able to be setup in less than 30 minutes by three trained Marines. 8. Environmental, Safety and Health. The TEAMS will comply with all Naval environmental, safety and health measures. 9. Mast Payload. The total mast payload capacity when fully extended will be a minimum of 110lbs. 10. Vehicle Mounting System. The TEAMS will be mounted, without permanent modification, on any M-1123 HMMWV or AN/MRC-142A when fitted with fording gear. 11. Transportability. The TEAMS shall be transportable in crates, transport cases, or mounted on a M-1123 HMMWV. All TEAMS shall withstand the effects of handling during transport by fixed wing cargo aircraft, military vehicles, rail and sealift. The design shall permit rapid loading and unloading and rapid change between transport and operating conditions. 12. Manuals. Training and operator manuals will be required. CONTRACTOR SUPPORT The contractor will be required to provide initial training to the Marine Corps units that will receive the TEAMS potentially to include units deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Follow on warranty support may be required with continued purchased support beyond warranty limits. TESTING The entire TEAMS system will be subject to government testing prior to fielding. Prior government approved test results will be accepted. DELIVERY SCHUDULE Five year effort with a maximum capacity of 20 units per month. POINT OF CONTACT Questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to Selvi Sudanthi. Email address: sudanthis@mcsc.usmc.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: Contractor's Place
- Record
- SN00726011-W 20041225/041223212205 (fbodaily.com)
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