SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- 58-Market Survey for Source of Supply for the UHF SATCOM Antennas (High Gain Antenna & Lightweight Antenna)
- Notice Date
- 8/4/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, US Army C-E LCMC Acquisition Center - DAAB07, US Army C-E LCMC Acquisition Center - DAAB07, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
- ZIP Code
- 07703-5008
- Solicitation Number
- MARKET-SURVEY-4259-1
- Response Due
- 8/25/2008
- Archive Date
- 10/24/2008
- Point of Contact
- Robin Turner, 732-532-2109
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This market survey is to locate sources that are capable to design, develop, manufacture and deliver two different types of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Antennas: High Gain Antenna, NSN: 5985-01-449-3240 and Lightweight Satellite Antenna, NSN: 5985-01-463-6558. Both antennas are foldable UHF SATCOM antennas designed for portability, high gain, and easy of use. Both antennas shall be withstanding wind loading in excess of 80 miles per hour. The High Gain Antenna shall be set-up and deployed in less than 3 minutes by one person using arctic gloves and the Lightweight Antenna shall be set-up and deployed in less than 1 minute by one person using arctic gloves. Both Yagi antenna systems shall have the capability of operating with the AN-PSC-5, AN-PSC-3, AN-PSC-7 (MST-20 Plus), AN-PSC-10 (LST-5A-B) and AN-PRC-117F or equivalent ground, shelter or manpack Satellite communication systems. Both antennas shall be designed and built in accordance with the Government product specifications and shall be deployable 2000 times or operated at fixed locations for extended periods of time by military troops in all possible military environments. The current source for these antennas is Trivec-Avant Corporation, CAGE 60188. The Government is having a five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for these antennas with Trivec-Avant. The contract is for design, development, manufacture and delivery of both the High Gain antenna and Lightweight Antenna, and was awarded on 18 October 2005 on a sole source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1)as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. CECOM CLMC intends to award a sole source modification to the aforementioned existing contract for these antennas with Trivec-Avant. This modification will extend the period of performance and increase the contract ceiling. Detailed technical drawings for the manufacture and acceptance of these antennas are not available from the Army. The only technical data available are the product specifications for each antenna. Potential sources of supply must be able to supply both the High Gain Antenna and the Lightweight Antenna, and must be able to meet or excess the following Government technical and delivery requirements for these antennas. Technical Requirements for High Gain Antenna (NSN 5985-01-449-3240): On Axis Gain 9.6 dBic at 244 MHz 14.4 dBic at 318 MHz Operating Frequency (typical)240 to 320 MHz Polarizationright hand circular Impedance50 Ohm VSWR1: 1.5 max Axial Ratio 3 dB max at half power point Power Handling200 Watts CW Operating Temperature-25 to 125 degrees F Storage Temperature-70 to 160 degrees F RF Cables2 each, 12.5 ft long Antenna Connector male, N type Cable Connectorsmale and female N type Tripod with AZ and EL axisAZ rotation plus or minus 180 degrees EL rotation 0 to 70 degrees (The antenna shall have a positive locking mechanism and readout markings (in degrees) to maintain the elevation setting. The antenna tripod legs shall be adjustable to various lengths to allow for antenna deployment over rough uneven terrains.) Deployment Time3 minutes or less (by a single person wearing arctic gloves) Antenna and Tripod Finish dull black - Suitably protected against corrosion due to environments found anywhere in the world. Wind (operational)Up to 80 MPH Antenna System Weight20 lbs or less Heavy Duty Carrying CaseOverall length of the carrying case shall not exceed 37 inches. Total weight of the carrying case including its contents (antenna, tripod, cables and pocket size users manual) shall not exceed 40 pounds. The carrying case shall be capable of withstanding the rigors of military handling during transportation Delivery Requirements for High Gain Antenna (NSN 5985-01-449-3240): The supplier must have the capability to deliver 50 units each per month on a routine basis and the additional capability to surge production to 75 units per month. The supplier must have the capability to begin delivery within 30 days after award of delivery orders. First Article Test (FAT) will be required for a supplier, which has not previously produced this antenna, or has not performed FAT on this antenna for an extended period of time since its last deliveries to the Government. With First Article Requirements, the supplier shall be capable to deliver a minimum 25 units each 120 days after contract (DAC), 75 units each 150 DAC and 50 each month therefore until completion. Technical Requirements for Lightweight Antenna (NSN 5985-01-463-6558): Operating Frequency (typical)240 to 320 MHz Antenna Gain (Nominal) 8.5 to 10.5 dBic Polarizationright hand circular Impedance50 Ohm Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.5 to 1 or less Axial Ratio 3 dB at half power point Operating Temperature-25 to 160 degrees F Storage Temperature-54 to 250 degrees F Power Handling200 Watts CW RF Cable1 each, 10 ft long Antenna Connector BNC male pigtail type Cable Connectorsmale and female BNC Tripod with Elevation AxisEL rotation 0 to 90 degrees (The antenna shall have a locking mechanism to maintain the elevation setting. The antenna tripod legs shall be adjustable to various lengths to allow for antenna deployment over rough uneven terrain.) Deployment Timeone minute or less (by a single person wearing arctic gloves) Antenna System Finish dull black - suitably protected against corrosion due to environments found anywhere in the world. Wind (operational)Up to 80 MPH Total Antenna System Weight3.4 lbs Maximum Carrying CaseShall be made of soft, water-resistant material, color dull black, and shall not excess 4.5 inches in diameter and 9 inches in length. Delivery Requirements for Lightweight Antenna: The supplier must have the capability to deliver 100 units each per month on a routine basis and the additional capability to surge production to 150 units per month. The supplier must have the capability to begin delivery within 30 days after award of delivery orders through the life of the contract. First Article Test (FAT) will be required for a supplier, which has not previously produced this antenna, or has not performed FAT on this antenna for an extended period of time since its last deliveries to the Government. With First Article Requirements, the supplier shall be capable to deliver a minimum 50 units each 120 days after contract (DAC), 150 units each 150 DAC and 100 each month therefore until completion. Suppliers capable of meeting the Government requirements of both antennas must so indicate and provide proof of their ability, in response to this market survey, to the procuring activity. Written responses shall be sent to HQ, CECOM LCMC, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-COM-T-TM (Stanley Chan), Building 1202W, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5023. Response via electronic media using Microsoft Office 2000 products (i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat (Portable Document Format) is preferable and acceptable. The response must include documentation such as the suppliers prototype designs (drawings or sketches) of both antennas with supporting technical data and the currently certified test data of these antennas, copy of purchase order if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can, in fact, supply the Army with these antennas that will be physically and functionally interchangeable with the antennas from the previous supplier. Successful supplier may be required to warrant that the items supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received. Technical questions shall be sent to the above address or through email to Stanley Chan, email: Stanley.U.Chan@us.army.mil. The deadline for response to this notice is August 25, 2008. EMAIL Stanley.U.Chan@us.army.mil
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- Address: US Army C-E LCMC Acquisition Center - DAAB07 ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ
- Zip Code: 07703-5008
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