SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEM (MLS) PORTABLE MEASUREMENT RECEIVERS (PMR) AND PORTABLE MEASUREMENT GENERATORS )PMG)
- Notice Date
- 11/15/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- ESC/GA, GATO/MC2 Systems Program Office, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2103
- ZIP Code
- 01731-2103
- Solicitation Number
- FA873006C0002
- Response Due
- 11/30/2005
- Archive Date
- 12/28/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Electronic Systems Center is seeking sources to supply two (2) Portable Measurement Generators (PMG) and twelve (12) Portable Microwave Landing System Receivers (PMR) which provides an independent test of the Mobile Microwave Landing System (MMLS) ground station signal in space. Manufacturer Air Data Inc. Quebec, Canada, Part Number: PMG - (P/N 507322), includes an Instruction Manual and one-year warranty and PMR 505492.1 includes an Instruction Manual and one (1) Antenna Kit P/N 506878 plus one (1) year warranty. The PMR is intended to be used by all technical staff involved in MLS station manufacturing and testing, as specified by the "All Weather Operation Panel (AWOP) document (13-WP/619-Appendix A-Manual on testing of radio navigation aids-MLS-Volume III(March 90); at factory premises when tuning or commissioning, as well as for ground inspection when installing, commissioning and making periodic or long term tests. It may also be used for flight inspection, however IN-SNEC (recommends the use of an MIR (MLS Inspection Receiver). PMR ruggedness has been conceived in order to tolerate frequent displacements, shocks and drops while enduring harsh environments (FAA-G-2100e). It meets all the technical requirements specified by the AWOP document induding the options as well as most American draft specifications. In spite of its high degree of sophistication and computing power, its design and software were studied ergonomically and for ease of use; it requires only RF connection and channel selection after the power has been switched on. It has an internal battery and charger which make it fully autonomous when used with its deployable mast. PMR is equipped with an ARINC 429 interface which enables post-processing treatments on a remote PC computer. PMR can be fully and automatically checked and calibrated with the help of an MCG (MLS Calibration Generator) prior to operation: It displays its sensibility and computes bias / rms power measurement error plus CMN and PFE at low level. Main features Conforming to AWOP. Battery operation Excellent ergonomies Displays: Angles (PFE, CMN, raw) Power levels (DPSK, Beam, clearances, OCIs) Decoded data Beamwidths High accuracy Level ? 1 dB PFE ? 0.003 ? CMN ? 0.005 ? High ruggedness / weight ratio Arinc 429 and printer interfaces Interested firms should include the company name; address; CAGE code; a point of contact, size of business (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, or small women-owned business, veteran-owned small business, service-connected veteran-owned small business); U.S. or foreign owned entity in their response. In addition, any responses shall address firm's capabilities to perform the following tasks and meet these specific criteria: The Government will solicit firms meeting the screening criteria in the synopsis. An ESC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The ESC Ombudsman is the ESC Director, Commander's Staff, and can be contacted at: ESC/DS Bldg 1606 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 Telephone #: 781-377-5106 Facsimile #: 781-377-4659 E-Mail: ESC.Ombudsman@hanscom.af.mil The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT request. This synopsis request is in support of a market survey to determine the existence of potential sources only. All interested firms are requested to submit their statement of qualifications, along with any supporting documentation to GATSG/PK, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2103, Attn.: Ms. Barbara Cook Contracts Specialist. Responses should be received not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of this publication, and should not exceed ten (10) pages. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose.
- Web Link
-
ESC Business Opportunities Web Page
(http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil)
- Place of Performance
- Address: N/A
- Zip Code: N/A
- Country: N/A
- Zip Code: N/A
- Record
- SN00932164-W 20051117/051115211713 (fbodaily.com)
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