SOURCES SOUGHT
62 -- Seeking Potential Sources and Product Data for Commercially Available LED Based Advanced Flight Deck Lighting System for Use On US Navy Ships
- Notice Date
- 4/27/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336321
— Vehicular Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, Contracts Department Hwy. 547 Attn:B562-3C, Lakehurst, NJ, 08733-5083
- ZIP Code
- 08733-5083
- Solicitation Number
- N68335-06-RFI-6220
- Response Due
- 5/29/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/13/2006
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC AD), of Lakehurst NJ, who is seeking potential sources and no cost product information of commercially available, non-developmental LED BASED NIGHT VISION COMPATIBLE ADVANCED FLIGHT DECK LIGHTING ( AFDL ) SYSTEM to be proposed under the Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) program for US Navy ships. NAWCAD intends to initiate a Foreign Comparative Testing Program for the AFDL and invite full and open competition. The AFDL shall consist of the following components and functions: Stabilized Horizon Reference Bar The Stabilized Horizon Reference Bar (SHRB) provides the pilot information about the ship roll. The movement of the SHRB is performed by a servo driver system; it is coupled to the bar and driven by the SHRB Electronic Cabinet , and it compensates the roll data of the gyro in order to stabilize the bar with respect to the horizon. Homing Beacon The homing beacon allows long range visual detection of the ship: particularly, it emits a high intensity light flashing over 360?X omni-directional. The homing beacon mainly consists of a metal case and a cover to ensure water tightness. The homing beacon is supplied by an external power junction box. Deck Edge light The lights mainly consist of an LED array enclosed by suitable shipboard enclosure for deck surface mounting cover ensuring the water-tightness, with appropriate gasket. Light source is LED, NVD green. The light is dimmable from maximum to near extinction from the dedicated power junction box. Line up light The lights consist of metal support and an environmental cover ensuring the water-tightness, with appropriate gasket. Light source is LED an it is a directional light.The light is dimmable from maximum to near extinction from the dedicated power junction box. Obstruction light The obstruction light is an LED based light in a metal case and a glass cover ensuring the water-tightness, with appropriate gasket. Light source is LED red and it is an omni-directional light. Multi-Purpose Projector (deck surface, bulkhead, wash down, maintenance floodlights) The multipurpose projector, properly installed and aimed, is fit to perform all lighting function for the helo-operations on ships.It mainly consists of a metal case in which are installed a series of power LEDs equipped with specific lenses depending on the lighting requirements:a lens with a narrow beam to illuminate the spot; a lens with a wide beam for deck surface, wash down and superstructure floodlighting Control/monitoring system The control/monitoring system is a real time digital system based on a distributed open architecture that allows the full control and dimmer all fixed lights and, moreover, the monitoring of the status of the system. The control and monitoring system is mainly composed by:main control panel that allow the operator to command the overall system; a System Control Cabinet interfaced with the Main Control Panel, and the control units of the lighting devices; a number of power junction box for the lighting devices System Control Cabinet The System Control Cabinet contains the electronic to interface all the VLA system devices. There are different kind of electronic cards dedicated to a specific controlled device (PJB, GSI, HRB, ?K). Each card can receive the commands from the Main Control Panel (if present) via RS485 or can generate locally the commands for the devices by means of knobs and switches mounted on the front panel of the cards.The operator can select the operation mode between Local and Remote: When remote is selected, the devices will be controlled from the Main Control Panel, When local mode is selected the MCP is excluded and commands are provided directly on the front panel of the cardsIn case of failure of the MCP a local control is available. Each card inside the SCC is connected to the controlled device through a RS485 line. System Performance a) The AFDL system must be designed for installation and operation on AGF, AOE, CG, DD, DDG, DDX, FFG, IX, LCC, LCS, LPD, LSD, MSC, T-AE, T-AFS, T-AH, WAGB, WHEC, and WMEC ship type. (threshold) b) The AFDL system must operate in, and be compatible with, all operational environments associated with its host platform. (threshold) Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) Stabilized Horizon Reference Bar Length: 3.0m, Roll: ?? 20?X, Ref. signals: roll from gyro via RS232/RS422, Stabilization accuracy: ?b0.5?X, Light source: LEDs , Light intensity: up to 20 Cd dimmable from 0% to 100%, NVG compatible, Max power: 750 VA , Power Supply : 440V / 60Hz three phase, Weight: 160 kg Homing Beacon Light based on LEDs, Colour: available in several colors; Dimming: form 0% to 100%, Pulse Repetition: typical 90 flashes per minute, Night range: > 6NM, Enclosure: IP66, Weight: 5Kg Deck Edge light Colour: NVD green, Dimmer: from maximum intensity to near extinction, Availability and reliability for LEDs series/parallel connection, Enclosure: IP67, Maximum power consumption: 30 W, Weight: 4 kg Line up light Colour: available in several colours (white/green/amber/red..), Dimmer: from maximum intensity to near extinction, Availability and reliability for LEDs series/parallel connection, Enclosure: IP67, Maximum power consumption: 10 W, Weight: 4 kg Obstruction light Lamp : LED based available in several colors, Dimmable from 0% to 100%, Enclosure: IP66, Maximum power consumption: 24 W, Weight: 6 Kg Multi-Purpose Projector Light source: LED white, NVG compatibility, Power consumption: 50W, Enclosure: IP67, Weight: 15 kg NVD Compatibility The AFDL system shall be designed to meet all of the above criteria and be compatible with ANVIS 6 and ANVIS9 night vision devices. The method of presentation for NVD operations shall be designed and demonstrated by the contractor. Logistics and Readiness The AFDL is designated as a non-continuous operating system. The system must, however, be capable of recovery operations at any time in support of helicopter air operations. Logistics support must be available in the required quantities, at the correct time and place, and at the lowest possible cost. Environmental requirements The AFDL shall meet all standard NAVSEA shipboard environmental requirements. All interested sources with qualified systems are encouraged to respond to this synopsis to identify their devices, the qualifications and production status no later than 29 MAY 2006 and should be forwarded to address above. All information should be unclassified. The government shall not reimburse the respondent for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request. Suppliers with systems that do not meet the above requirements are strongly encouraged to forward information about their systems in response to this RFI. It is requested that information/samples be submitted NO LATER THAN 29 MAY 2006 to Ms. Letitia Baker, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (Code 2.5.2.3.1), Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082, who may be reached at (732)323-1193. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation MAY NOT necessarily result from this RFI. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. The government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to the RFI, to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Point of contact: Letitia Baker, Contract Specialist, Phone 732-323-1193, FAX 732-323-7440, email Letitia.Baker@navy.mil or Jennifer Vaccaro, Contract Specialist, Phone 732-323-5129, FAX (732)323-4822, email Jennifer.Vaccaro@navy.mil .
- Place of Performance
- Address: N/A
- Record
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