SOLICITATION NOTICE
H -- JV-22 Missile Warning Test Equipment
- Notice Date
- 5/2/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, WR-ALC, WR-ALC/PK Acquisition Opportunities 235 Byron St,, Warner Robins, GA, 31098-1611
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- 6095A100
- Response Due
- 5/4/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/19/2006
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. NAICS: 333314 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: 500 Employees This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for equipment in support of the CV-22 flight testing AAR-54 and ALE-47. Items required are One (1) UV Mallina Optical Head, One (1) Battery Power Supply Unit, One (1) Heavy Duty tripod with dampening, One (1) MalCom Software including card, One (1) 110v/220v Power Supply Unit. This acquisition is a sole source acquisition. The following is the market research done: MARKET RESEARCH REPORT Product or Service Needed: In an effort to increase operational and test evaluation success in addition to aircrew confidence in missile warning and countermeasure defensive systems, a product capable of stimulating aircraft in flight, in the operational configuration is needed. This product must be an autonomous, man portable, ultraviolet emitter capable of stimulating the AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, and AAR-, ultraviolet missile warning systems and the AAQ-24 directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) at distances in excess of 3km. Purpose of the Product or Service With ?In theatre? operations becoming more frequent, it is vitally important that pilots and aircrew have the utmost confidence in the defensive systems that are protecting them, and that they are fully conversant with the indications and alarms they should expect if they were to be attacked by actual threats. This product will be used to emulate a MANPAD threat at distances in excess of 3km effectively testing the onboard missile warning systems and the hand-off to countermeasure defensive systems in the operational in flight configuration. 1. Performance Requirements This product must be capable of operating in manual and fully autonomous modes, capable of normal operation in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range, range finding capability, fully reprogrammable with removable memory, eight hours of intermittent use via battery power and unlimited use with an external PSU with both 110/220v selection, man portable, and the capability to simulate multiple MANPAD threats effectively stimulating the AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, AAR-60, ultraviolet missile warning systems and the AAQ-24 directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) at distances in excess of 3km. 2. Supplier Requirements System hardware, user?s manual, technical data, and system support software will be included in product delivery. 3. Scheduling Requirements Products must be delivered six months from award of contract. 4. Distribution Requirements N/A 5. Geographic Issues This product operates normally in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range. 6. Background Information: Evaluation of check-out procedures for missile warning systems on the ground has determined that system anomalies and deficiencies, not found by ground crews, may exist on the aircraft and become apparent to pilots and aircrews in flight. This exists primarily because the aircraft?s missile warning and countermeasure defensive systems are not stimulated in the operational in-flight configuration due to weight on wheels limitations and safety hazards that exist to equipment and personnel with flares loaded on the ground. With known deficiencies in ground checkout procedures, this has led to a decrease in aircrew confidence in their systems. This product will allow ground crews to stimulate missile warning systems in-flight, in operational configurations, giving a 100% confidence level that systems are operating normally or determining in-flight system discrepancies. 7. Information Relative to Agency Requirements: Describe the essential physical and performance characteristics/functions required to meet the government?s needs. This product must be capable of operating in manual and fully autonomous modes, capable of normal operation in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range, range finding capability, fully reprogrammable with removable memory, eight hours of intermittent use on battery power and unlimited use with an external PSU with both 110/220v selection, man portable, and the capability to simulate multiple MANPAD threats effectively stimulating the AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, AAR-60, ultraviolet missile warning systems and the AAQ-24 directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) at distances in excess of 3km. The Mallina is an off the shelf commercial product utilized by multiple entities within the Department of Defense. There is currently no available support equipment that can be modified to meet these requirements. This product operates normally in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range. Cross utilization on all platforms employing the systems listed above makes procurement cost effective. This support equipment facilitates full system capability evaluation while aircraft is in flight. 8. Identification and Involvement of the Functional Disciplines in Performance of Market Research: Technical participation by the 46th Test Wing at Eglin AFB and ECR at China Lake. 46th Test Wing POC Jerry Cowing: COMM (850) 882-5448 DSN: 872-5448 and Russell Baudree: DSN: 872-5602. China Lake POC Pam Tillery: COMM (760) 939-9140. 9. Market Research Techniques Used: Research data for this product was obtained by internet searches, industry days, and several conferences with test organizations. 10. Available Sources and the Methodology Used to Compile the Sources: Several sources were contacted: ESL Defense ? small business L3 Titan Group - large business TSC ? employee owned small business Products were compared to a list of fixed requirements. 11. Market Analysis: N/A 12. Extent of Commerciality in the Market: This product is primarily for government and military applications and therefore the extent to which the market possesses this product for commercial use is very small if not non-existent. 13. Prevalent Business Practices: N/A 14. Government?s Presence/Leverage in the Market: The US government is one buyer among many, with the primary buyers consisting of the US government and foreign allied governments. The Mallina is a product utilized by several governments including the US, MoD, RAAF, and others to ensure the onboard missile warning systems perform to the acceptable specifications. In addition, it provides the pilots with the utmost confidence in the missile warning systems that are protecting them, and that they are fully conversant with the indications and alarms they should expect if they were to be attacked by MANPADS threats. 15. Customary Business Practices, Commercial Terms and Conditions: Prior customer using direct purchase affords 10% discount by eliminating the intermediary buyer agent. 16. Market and Pricing Issues: There are no known pricing issues. A fair reasonable market price for this product is $300K. 17. Trends: N/A 18. Description of Commercial or Non-developmental Items: The Mallina is an off the shelf commercial item currently available which meets all of the above requirements. 19. Data and Analysis: ESL provided financial terms and conditions, technical specifications, and capabilities. Prices are Firm and Fixed. Prices are in US dollars. Prices exclude all taxes and duties being in accordance with Incoterms 2000 Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) to Robins AFB, GA. Prices are valid until July 1st 2006. Prices are subject to mutually agreed Terms and Conditions. Payment shall be 30 days Net from the date of delivery. Warranty is for 12 months from the date of delivery. The above Goods have already been granted a UK Export License, but this license will require the submission of an End User Certificate, which is required before delivery can take place. C-17A AAR-47 (V)2+ Missile Warning System Test and Evaluation AFFATC-TR-05-35 Sept 2005 at China Lake. 20. Conclusions and Recommendations: Equipment has a strong history of proven performance and testing missile warning systems on US and foreign aircraft. Warranty allows for any possible manufacturing defects to be discovered and corrected. Current Mallina systems in inventory have demonstrated long term reliability. There are no current plans for developing or manufacturing Mallina?s. The US government owns software rights to user data files which maintains compatibility with current US test facilities and reduces cost for user data development. ECSF recommends procurement of the Mallina support equipment as proposed. Product Specifications are as follows: This product must be capable of operating in manual and fully autonomous modes, capable of normal operation in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range, range finding capability, fully reprogrammable with removable memory, eight hours of intermittent use on battery power and unlimited use with an external PSU with both 110/220v selection, man portable, and the capability to simulate multiple MANPAD threats effectively stimulating the AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, AAR-60, ultraviolet missile warning systems and the AAQ-24 directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) at distances in excess of 3km. The Mallina is an off the shelf commercial product utilized by multiple entities within the Department of Defense. There is currently no available support equipment that can be modified to meet these requirements. This product operates normally in all weather conditions and in the -30? through 55? C temperature range. Cross utilization on all platforms employing the systems listed above makes procurement cost effective. This support equipment facilitates full system capability evaluation while aircraft is in flight. The following clauses (current through FAC 2005-7, and DFARS Change Notice 20051209) are applicable to subject solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items; and 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, and DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation). In accordance with Clause 52.212-2, the evaluation factors shall be price and price related factors. IAW FAR 52.212-3, Reps/Certs should be completed on-line at www.bpn.gov. Oral procedures will be used for this solicitation. Quotations may be faxed to 478-926-7549 or email kyle.ingram@robins.af.mil no later than 4 May 06, 4:00 pm EST. The anticipated award date will be by 8 Apr 06.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Robins AFB
- Zip Code: 31098
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 31098
- Record
- SN01039202-W 20060504/060502220830 (fbodaily.com)
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