SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- S-BAND PM TRANSMITTER
- Notice Date
- 6/6/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- United Space Alliance (USA), 600 Gemini Avenue, Houston, TX 77058
- ZIP Code
- 77058
- Solicitation Number
- RFI-USAFL-AL-2006-06
- Response Due
- 6/20/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/6/2007
- Description
- Purpose of Request for Information (RFI): United Space Alliance (USA), LLC, through its offices located in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is seeking sources capable of providing the requirement described herein. This acquisition is in support of USA?s prime contract NAS9-20000 - Space Flight Operations Contract (SFOC) with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Technical Requirements Description: USA is seeking potential sources capable of providing a transmitter which is a component of the S-Band PM Communications Test Set used to perform system level testing of the Space Shuttle onboard S-Band PM Communications System. The transmitter shall generate a S-Band modulated or un-modulated carrier. The transmitter shall be capable of simulating doppler by sweeping the carrier. The transmitter shall be capable of modulating the S-Band carrier using Phase Modulation (PM), Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) or Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) using a Pseudo Noise (PN) code. The transmitter shall be capable of generating a ranging sub-carrier, modulating the sub-carrier with ranging tones, and summing the ranging sub-carrier with baseband data prior to modulation of the S-band carrier. The transmitter shall provide monitor points for the S-Band carrier, ranging sub-carrier and the baseband data. The transmitter shall be capable of manual operation from the front panel or remote operation using a GPIB bus. It shall be housed in a standard nineteen (19) inch EIA rack and shall be capable of being serviced for an operational life of ten (10) years. A total of two (2) transmitters will be required. Specifications and Statement of Work will be made available in July 2006. Procurement Strategy: USA is responsible for the overall program management and integration of these technical requirements. USA will solicit the participation of qualified sources and sources desiring to participate on a limited basis will also be considered. USA reserves the right to issue a sole source subcontract(s). The period of performance and technical requirements are currently being defined for inclusion into a formal RFP package. USA anticipates the issuance of a formal RFP within 30 ? 60 days of release of this RFI. This RFI is for information and planning purposes, and the objective is: (1) to invite potential sources to submit information that allows USA to conduct a technical assessment of capabilities and qualifications. This preliminary information does not constitute an RFP, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by USA to enter into a subcontract. This procurement is subject to review or cancellation at any time. Statement of Capabilities and Qualifications: USA invites potential sources to submit a Statement of Capabilities and Qualifications document that will allow USA to conduct an assessment of capabilities and qualifications. The Statement of Capabilities and Qualifications document shall be no more than ten (10) pages (8.5? x 11?) in length. The required information shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A brief description of your company, including its size, major products, and primary customer focus, (2) A discussion of your company?s past experience and performance in developing the requirements described herein, and (3) A brief description of your company?s facilities, assets and any other available resources. Past experience will be identified by a listing of all related contracts and subcontracts, along with a description of your company?s performance under these contracts and subcontracts. If any of these contracts and subcontracts are Government related, provide the Contracting Officer?s name and telephone number in order for USA to validate your statements. To be considered as a viable source, USA will evaluate the Statement of Capabilities and Qualifications by considering the following criteria and your company must meet all the relevant criteria: (1) Depth and relevance of experience and past performance history, which convey a demonstrated technical, cost, schedule ability; (2) An understanding of the technical requirements and risks associated with development and fabrication; and (3) The adequacy and availability of necessary facilities and resources for implementing and performing the contractual work. Characteristics of the individual subcontractors or subcontractor of interest to USA are: ISO certification; Past performance on Orbiter projects; Systems level testing capabilities; An established and verifiable flight safety program; An established and verifiable quality program; An established manufacturing/assembly capability; Testing, qualification, and certification capabilities for space hardware; A documented performance history of space hardware and space related products/services; Established and verifiable system configuration management and change control systems; Identification of customer points of contact to verify performance; and Auditable financial systems that meet the intent of Government cost and schedule control. USA reserves the right to request supplemental information in order to clarify your company?s capabilities and qualifications. Only offerors deemed to be best qualified, or have a reasonable chance for award, will receive the RFP. Firms interested in participating in this project are subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department of State International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Firms interested in this procurement shall submit their Statement of Capabilities and Qualifications document no later than June 20, 2006 to the following address: United Space Alliance, LLC (USA), 8550 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, Attention: Oliver G. Rye, Mail Code USK-360. Questions regarding this procurement shall be referred to Mr. Rye as follows (Telephone: (321) 861-6211, Facsimile: (321) 861-6374, E:mail: oliver.g.rye@usa-spaceops.com).
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