SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Runway Status Lights System (RWSL)
- Notice Date
- 1/10/2008
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AJA-461 FAA Headquarters (ASU)
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 6313
- Response Due
- 1/25/2008
- Archive Date
- 2/24/2008
- Point of Contact
- Robert Valdes, (202) 385-6157
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to robert.valdes@faa.gov
(robert.valdes@faa.gov)
- Description
- Posting (Brief Abstract): The following serves as an update to the FAA's public announcement dated 8/23/07 for Runway Status Lights (RWSL) system procurement. The following requirements for the anticipated procurement of the RWSL system remain unchanged: ??? Develop the source code required to enable the RWSL Processor to perform the RWSL light control functions and to interface with the existing surface surveillance system and the FLS, ??? Installation of RWSL Field Lighting System (FLS) at designated airport runways/taxiways to include all necessary construction, ??? Integrate the RWSL Processor and RWSL FLS so as to achieve FAA standards applicable to a fully operational component of the NAS, ??? Develop, produce, and field test a RWSL prototype (First Article), ??? Produce, deliver, and install a RWSL systems defined as a production deliverables, ??? Provide logistics support including training development and engineering support. ??? Utilize Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)hardware and software to the maximum extent possible The specific objectives of this public announcement are as follows: ??? To inform interested industry participants of the updated High Level Procurement Schedule for the RWSL system according to the following table; Runway Status Lights Milestone Projected Completion Date Release Request for Offer (RFO) Mid-February 2008 Vendors' Submit Proposals Mid-April 2008 JRC Final Investment Decision Mid-June 2008 Contract Award End of June 2008 ??? To provide the FAA's latest version of the RWSL Final Requirements Document (FRD) dated 11/30/07 herein attached. ??? To provide an overview of the FAA's acquisition strategy for the procurement of the RWSL system as summarized below. The RWSL team's objective is to make a best value award for the RWSL system utilizing full and open competition. Replies received to the initial public announcement indicate that there is adequate industry interest in RWSL to enable the use of full and open competition. There is sufficient data resulting from the ATO-P proof of concept prototypes currently in operation to demonstrate the viability of existing technology. Additionally, the FAA has made available to industry, via the initial RWSL Public Announcement posting, the RWSL High Level Systems Description, Preliminary Requirements Document, Engineering Brief, and Acquisition Schedule to share the FAA's insight into the operational requirements of RWSL. The RWSL team's acquisition strategy is to acquire the RWSL three main components: software design, integration, and system logistics support (including IT hardware), RWSL FLS component installation at selected airport runways/taxiways, and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) hardware procurement system through a single contract to one offeror. A formal SIR/RFO is scheduled for release in mid-February, 2008. Offerors may be asked, as part of their RFO submission, to make an oral presentation entitled Operational Capability (OC) Briefing. In said briefing, industry participants responding to the RFO will describe their technical knowledge, experience, and program management capabilities they would apply to successfully fulfill this requirement. The RWSL team may use the OC as a source evaluation factor. The following four criteria may also be used as source evaluation factors. If identified as such, they will be evaluated as part of the OC oral presentation. Other factors may be included and will be specified as part of Section M of the RFO. Section L of the RFO will provide additional parameters for the preparation of the OC oral presentation. Potential criteria to be addressed in the OC briefing include but are not limited to the following: ??? Software development & integration capabilities (experience with software acquisition, development, and maintenance capabilities in open architecture development and modular design), demonstrated understanding of operational environment and safety applications, quality management, ??? Experience with the conduct and management of airport runway construction/modification projects, and demonstrated understanding of operational environment and safety applications, quality management, and construction risk analysis. ??? Approach to maximizing the use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment to satisfy material requirements of RWSL ??? Utilization of small & small disadvantaged business concerns. The following is a summary of the anticipated contract type the FAA RWSL team plans to use to procure the RWSL system: ??? Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract utilizing individual Delivery Orders to authorize performance on selected contract line item numbers (CLINs) ??? Period of Performance (PoP): Not to exceed 5 years consisting of a base PoP of two years and three one-year options to the PoP. ??? Total Estimated Contract Dollar Value: To Be Determined (TBD) not to exceed (NTE) $80M. This dollar amount represents a budget estimate only subject to adjustment predicated on the final number of airports to receive the RWSL system. Individually priced delivery orders will obligate funding for the specific CLINs being ordered. ??? Total Number of Airports Scheduled for RWSL Installation: Minimum of 21. Total number of airports may be increased from 21 to any number up to a total of 35. The PoP may be extended through the use of the aforementioned one-year options to accommodate the RWSL installation schedule and increase in the total number of airports where RWSL is to be installed. Anticipated CLINs (Final CLIN to be defined in RFO) and a corresponding description follow: o 0001, Software Design, Integration, and System Logistics Support for the RWSL Processor. This CLIN is anticipated to be a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) type to also include the training, documentation, support equipment, tools and supplies needed for FAA air traffic, airway facilities and site personnel to operate and maintain the system. CLIN 0001 will be ordered via issuance of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order for each RWSL system delivered as a production system after First Article (CLIN 0004) acceptance. CLIN 0001 will also be delivered as part of the First Article (CLIN 0004) as noted below. If the POP of the contract is extended beyond the base period of two years, through option exercise, additional delivery orders may be placed during the option period. The FAA will require full and unrestricted data rights to any source code, algorithm, or derivative software (including firmware documentation of software & hardware and programming tools) developed as part of the systems integration portion of the RWSL requirement. Offerors will be instructed to prepare their proposals to include data rights as part of their price. o 0002, Field Lighting System (FLS) installation. Anticipated CLIN is a Time & Materials type. This CLIN will define the in-pavement installation of the FLS equipment at the site. In addition, the contractor will perform the engineering site survey, prepare a site engineering report (SER), prepare a construction design specifications and obtain any construction and environmental permits necessary before the installation. FLS systems will be ordered via delivery orders during the base PoP, or option. The construction will comply with all applicable codes, rules and regulations on the site as well as adhering to the AC 150/5370-2E, Operational Safety on Airports during Construction. The contractor will provide for the entire life of the project an Airport Construction Coordinator (ACC) in sufficient numbers to cover all periods of time when construction activities take place within the Airport Operations Area (AOA) of the airport. After the installation of the FLS, the contractor will provide required support during the airfield lighting testing and systems integration and interface testing of the RWSL processor. The Government will designate a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) who will be responsible for evaluating the construction effort, assuring that it complies with all contract terms and conditions, and responsible for accepting the work as complete in behalf of the Government. o 0003, COTS (including lighting fixtures). The RWSL team will utilize a firm fixed price contract line item for the acquisition of the COTS hardware procurement (IT hardware, lighting fixtures, and ancillary equipment). The lighting system includes the in-pavement lights, airfield lighting control processor and constant current regulators (CCRs), master controllers and lighting computers. There are existing Advisory Circulars (AC) for airfield lighting that have established specification for the lights to mitigate developmental risk. Alternatively, the RWSL team will consider the feasibility of acquiring the COTS lighting fixtures utilizing existing contracts in place. The purchase of the lighting fixtures will, in turn, become Government-furnished equipment (GFE). o 0004, First Article (pre-production) of RWSL System at Designated Key Site. The RWSL team will specifically structure the First Article requirement to be procured as a complete system including: software design & integration (CLIN 0001), FLS installation (CLIN 0002), system testing in the factory, system testing at the site, on-site support of FAA Operational Testing (OT) and Independent Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), all COTS (CLIN 0003), and incorporation of changes the FAA may require to the system as a result of OT and IOT&E. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery order is proposed for the First Article (FA) system. The First Article system will include the training, documentation, support equipment, tools and supplies needed for FAA air traffic, airway facilities and site personnel to operate and maintain the system. As stated above, the FAA will issue a SIR which will be the Request For Offer (RFO) anticipated in mid February, 2008. The RFO will include all four CLINs mentioned above. In order to enable maximum Government flexibility in its procurement approach the recommended Indefinite-Quantity contract instrument with options for extensions to the PoP will permit the issuance of delivery orders for any combination of CLINs 0001-0003. These contract provisions allow the FAA to leverage available program funding in the short term while allowing for the obligation of out-year funding as it becomes available. The latest revised RWSL Statement of Work and Specifications Documents are scheduled to be completed in January, 2008 and will be made available in a subsequent public announcement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR OFFER. NO RESPONSE IS HEREBY SOLICITED TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Questions to this announcement may be submitted via hard copy or email to the address noted below: DOT/FAA Attn: Robert Valdes, Contracting Officer, AJA-46 600 Independence Ave. SW Fourth Floor, 4W41JS Washington, DC. 20591 Robert.valdes@faa.gov (202) 385-6157
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