SOLICITATION NOTICE
63 -- Microwave Data Downlink System for use with Airborne Multisensor Data Acquisition
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334419
— Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Vicksburg Consolidated Contracts Office, Vicksburg, ATTN: ERDC, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435
- ZIP Code
- 39183-3435
- Solicitation Number
- W912HZ-05-T-0051
- Response Due
- 6/24/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/23/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation Requisition Number W912HZ-05-T-0051 is being issued as request for quotes (RFQ) with intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04. This is an unrestricted requirement. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) at Waterways Experiment Station (WES), Vicksburg, MS, Environmental Laborat ory has a requirement for a lightweight 2.2-2.5 gigahertz digital microwave downlink system needed for transmitting/receiving high-resolution digital Infrared video(MPEG-2) data from a small gimbel-based Infrared imaging system mounted in/on a fixed-wing a ircraft and /or helicopter. A government microwave frequency band of 2.2 to 2.3 gigahertz must be used. All transmit equipment including Omni antenna, GPS receiver and antenna, digital coder/encoder/power amplifier/regulator/microwave transmit equipment, c omposite & component video/audio, transmitter control panel, cables for connecting/porting thru aircraft skin, and all necessary hardware for mounting and effective use of the microwave downlink system in/on candidate aircrafts and for receiving and displa y of the digital data on a portable ground station component will be specified/included. A transmit/receive distance of up to approximately 2 miles is required. The portable ground station should also include a receive antenna, decoder and signal strength indicators and a 10-inch or greater LCD display which can accommodate effective displays under high-brightness direct sunlight conditions. Output ports are also needed to allow use of an external display/monitor and for connecting a VCR for recording of t he digital video infrared data at the ground station. All rights to use the specified microwave downlink system on the candidate aircrafts will also be included. The type aircraft(s) to be used will be specified (one rotary wing and one fixed-wing) and re commendations/cost are needed for a certified installation of the downlink equipment on at least one aircraft. System must be compatible with Flir Systems, Inc. Ultra 8500FW Airborne Thermal ImagerLightweight Gimbel-Based Airborne Digital Multi-Sensor Dat a Acquisition System [see specs for 8500FW at end of this announcement]. Please provide product literature with quote. Delivery of the Microwave Data Downlink System is needed within 90 days upon receipt of award. Delivery is to be made to: USACE-ERDC, LMO-Supply Branch, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. FOB Destination. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be lowest price technically acceptable. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, 52.222-19 Child LaborCoopera tion with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance, 252.225-7000 Buy American ActBalance of Payments Program Certificate and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-34 FOB Destination, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.222-26 Equal Op portunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veteran and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-21 Prohibiti on of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy Americ an Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors, 252.225-7036 Buy American North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation ActBalance of Payments Program, 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications , are hereby incorporated by reference. Quotes are due 21 June 2005 by 1600 hrs (Central Time Zone) at Vicksburg Consolidated Contracting Office, Attention: Becky A. Harsha, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435. Fax number 601-631-7263. For inform ation concerning this solicitation contact Becky Harsha at 601-631-5349 or email at Becky.A.Harsha@mvk02.usace.army.mil. [Specs for Ultra 8500FW: one (1) Lightweight Gimbel-Based Airborne Digital Multi-Sensor Data Acquisition System (DAS). This DAS is needed for airborne digital data acquisition in various landscape/environments. A turret-based/gimbal sensor housing is de sired that will allow mounting onto (outside) a small fixed-wing aircraft and also a helicopter. The sensor package needed will include visible, and thermal infrared sensors and a laser illuminator pointer. Different sensor fields-of-view (FOVs) are requ ired and sensor operation controls will be through a portable laptop-type computer/unit. Imagery collected by the system will include global positioning data (GPS) and will be tagged onto the images. Data will be recorded with a system digital recorder a nd a data down-link capability needs to be an option. An on-board display is required for quick look display/analysis. System training including operation, tracking strategy, maintenance and trouble shooting is needed within 30 days of delivery of the DA S. Detailed specifications of the DAS are as follows: Multi-Sensor System a) Turret/Gimbel Dimensions: less than 12-inches in diameter and 15-inches height; b) Turret Weight: less than 35 lbs; c) Sensor Field of Regard: 360 degree azimuth, 90 to 180 deg elevation; d) System Power: 18-24 VDC; e) Stabilization: fiber-optic gyro-stabilization; f) Sensor Types: infrared, visible; g) Data Recorder: real-time digital data recording on the aircraft; h) Calibration: infrared sensor temperature to be calibrated p rior to start of airborne mission (use of black bodies) and system must maintain brightness and contrast setting during operation; i) Software: post processing, display and quick look analysis; j) Video Capture: captures digital frames (hardware/software); k) System Operating Time: 3 hours continuous; l) Illuminator/Pointer: laser; m) Processor: high resolution digital infrared video processor. Thermal Infrared Sensor a) Detector: uncooled microbolimeter, focal plane array, 320x240 pixels (min); b) Spect ral Range: 3-5 microns (min), other bands are optional; c) Temperature Measurement Range: -20 deg C to 300 deg C; d) Field-of-Views: interchangeable, 1-2 deg to 4-5 deg to 20-25 deg; e) Image Resolution: 12-16 bits; f) Image Format: JPEG, TIFF; g) Spatial Resolution: 1.3 mrad; h) Lenses: interchangeable (25mm-100mm); i) Image Rate: 60Hz; j) Data Processing: data collected/stored on recorders will be post processed. Visual Sensor a) Detector: CCD (charge couple device) sensor; b) Waveband/Spectral Respons e: 420-1000 nm; c) Resolution: 450-500 TV lines (PAL) (NTSC); d) Telescope: 18 power, digital zoom (computer controlled); e) Sensitivity: 0.2 lux to 0.7 lux; f) Fields-of-View: narrow (1-2 deg) to wide angle (45-50 deg); g) Pixel Array Size: 750 (H) by 500 (V) pixels (NTSC). Laser Illumina tor a) Type Laser: class III b CW diode; b) Band Width: 800-850 micron; c) Beam Divergence: 0.2 mrad; d) Output Power: approximately 30 milliwatts (MW). *****
- Place of Performance
- Address: Vicksburg Consolidated Contracts Office, Vicksburg ATTN: ERDC, 4155 Clay Street Vicksburg MS
- Zip Code: 39183-3435
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 39183-3435
- Record
- SN00833650-W 20050623/050621212333 (fbodaily.com)
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