SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Intergrated Measurement System (Imaging System)
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334515
— Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, California, 93524-1185, United States
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Solicitation Number
- F1S0AX8120B001
- Archive Date
- 12/10/2008
- Point of Contact
- Terence D Vickers, Phone: 661-277-9659
- E-Mail Address
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terence.vickers@edwards.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The 412 TW/AFFTC, Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing an Integrated Measurement System (IMS) to be used within the Electronic Warfare Group. This acquisition is Sole Source. The applicable NAICS Code is 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals REQUIREMENTS 1.Integrated Measurement System (1 ea) 2.Data Reduction Add-ons that include Image Animation and Image Registration. (1ea) 3.Offline Data Reduction License (10% of Core Data Reduction Package plus Add-ons) (1ea) 4.System Training for users of System on-site at Edwards AFB, CA 93524 5.To Ship FOB Destination to Edwards AFB, CA 93524 SPECIFICATIONS: System Includes : Portable Imaging System: Radar: 2-18GHz Computer/Controller Low Frequency Upgrade:.1-2GHz Capability Band 1 Antenna:.1-.5 GHzBand 1,2 Mount included Band 2 Antennas.2-2GHz Band 3 Antennas w/ Enclosure2-18GHz Rail:10’ Rail Disassembled for shipping Vertical Slider Pitch Subassembly Position Data SystemAlignment system with two remote fiducials. Repeatable measurement/alignment capability. Calibration Set A3 calibration targets with stand Video/Laser/Tilt ModuleVideo capture documentation Vertical LiftBand3 antenna/rail operation to 20 feet Shipping Containers Software: Standard Data ReductionDiagnostic imaging available after data collection Data FilteringImage Edit Reconstruct (IER) NF to FF TransformationNearfield to Farfield Transformation in Data Reduction Motion CompensationMocomp in Data Reduction Extended Imaging UTILIZATION AND FUNCTIONALITY OF INTEGRATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC WARFARE GROUP (EWG) LISTED BELOW: A. The Integrated Measurement System is designed to be a medium range zone imaging system. The measurement system is powered by a Portable Imaging System. The radar employs a single channel receiver that is configured to operate in one of the three software selectable frequency bands. Each frequency band is configured independently and user-definable setups are available for saving all radar settings. These system setup files can be recalled to automatically configure the radar. This system supports sub-band frequency sweeps that are optimal for the fastest possible measurements. The system incorporates hi-speed RF switches and RF attenuators that will allow for multiple frequency sweeps “on the fly”. The Integrated Measurement System also includes antennas, Rail, supporting mounts and lifts, calibration targets sets, a video/Laser/tilt module, a position data system and shipping containers. B. The data for microwave images are acquired by moving the antennas on a motorized linear rail while triggering data sweeps incrementally along the rail. The center of the microwave image is called the zone center. The typical zone centers for medium ranges are from 15 to 24 feet in front of the antennas. Greater distances can be achieved depending on the details of the RF environment, instrument settings and target. The system is calibrated by using a known standard with precise magnitude and phase responses associated with each frequency and polarization. The system is on a physical support structure to allow it to be positioned such that the zone center is located at a specific location on the aircraft or target. The structure provides manual movement in x, y, z (height) and azimuth. The antenna pitch (elevation) is manually operated for 2-18 GHz antennas. The antennas are aligned with a Position Data System using the aircraft coordinate system-fuselage station (FS), buttline (BL) and waterline (BL). The position algorithm determines the antenna movement required to align to the desired zone center on the aircraft. The Radar Subsystem, Control Interface and the PDS System could operate under as well as on top of the aircraft with Band3 antennas [2 to 18 GHz]. The Computer/Controller Rack and Power Rack are always outside the aircraft shadow line. The design of the hardware includes circular locking military connectors, drip loops on the cables and no direct top openings for fuel to enter the electronics. The cooling fans and exhaust vents are IP54 rated. Sealed switches and sealed relays are used so no sparks generating situations occur during operation. Most metal parts are Powder Coated or coated for anti-corrosion. Some exposed materials may be galvanized steel, stainless steel and aluminum. C. What is it used for? One of the main intended uses of the Imaging System is to speed up chamber Characterization for each test range design prior to performing each customer test. One of the major capabilities of the integrated measurement system is its lower frequency range, down to 100MHz, which will improve our range design and characterization proficiency. This system will at least reduce our chamber characterization time by 50%. Please note that this sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their capability to provide the Integrated Measurement System including the relative components and training, listed above. Firms responding to this notice must identify their company’s capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the solicitation number and indicate whether or not you are a small business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The information received as a result of this sources sought will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in July 2008. To submit product information and how it will meet the above requirements, please comply with the following: All responses may be sent via e-mail terence.vickers@edwards.af.mil or mailed to AFFTC/PKEB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Terence Vickers. Fax Number: 661-275-7860, please verify receipt of fax via email to me. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due in the office by 12 noon PST (COB), 20 June 2008.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Electronic Warfare, Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, California, 93524, United States
- Zip Code: 93524
- Zip Code: 93524
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