SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- VUIT-2 VORTEX in support of Kiowa VUIT-2
- Notice Date
- 2/2/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577
- ZIP Code
- 23604-5577
- Solicitation Number
- W911W6-09-R-5000
- Response Due
- 3/19/2009
- Archive Date
- 5/18/2009
- Point of Contact
- Elizabeth A. Jackson, (757) 878-2100<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) anticipates award for a noncommercial program entitled VUIT-2 VORTEX in support of the Kiowa VUIT-2 for the OH-58D Helicopter. The objectives of this program are to procure engineering support services, and hardware including, but not limited to VORTEX radios associated hardware, in support of demonstration and potential fielding of the capability on Army and other DoD aircraft to both transmit and receive video and data from current U.S. Army UAS and VUIT-2 equipped AH-64D Apaches in the Ku, C, S, and L frequency bands, and to transmit video and data to OSRVT systems and VUIT-2 equipped AH-64D Apaches. The ability to transmit and receive OSRVT compatible video and data from all of the listed sources on all of these frequencies in one component is a vital distinction differentiating the VORTEX radio from other available products. A flight test will be performed of the Kiowa VUIT-2 system providing level 2 control. The system must provide the capability to receive video and data from all U.S. Army UAS and VUIT-2 equipped AH-64D apaches as well as transmit the OH-58D Mast Mounted Sight (MMS) sensor video to the OSRVT operators and VUIT-2 equipped AH-64Ds. The Kiowa VUIT-2 system will display both received video and position data on the aircraft Lightweight Color Multi-Function Displays (LWCMFD). As well as viewing this data the pilot/copilot must be able to control all of the systems functionality while the aircraft is in flight. Due to size and space limitations of the aircraft, the system must occupy a minimal size and weight footprint. The Kiowa VUIT-2 system must be compatible with OSRVT software to ensure commonality with all U.S. Army UAS, VUIT-2 Apaches, and OSRVTs. The contract will support potential projects to demonstrate and provide the capability to other Army or DoD aircraft. A sole source award per 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and FAR 6.302-1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements of VUIT-2 VORTEX. AATD anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a contract maximum $9, 950,000. Orders will be issued on a firm fixed price (FFP) and cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) basis. The sole source IDIQ award to L3 Communications Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah has a contract minimum of $500,000 that will be met with the first task order. L3 Communications is deemed to be the only responsible source uniquely capable of meeting this requirement without a substantial duplication of cost and schedule. The development of these systems to provide the same functionality within a single component would require duplication of cost and take significant additional time and delay implementation of this critical capability that reduces operational risk to aircraft and Soldiers. This acquisition will be conducted pursuant to the terms of FAR Parts 6 and 15. Market research has identified L3 Communications as the only manufacturer with knowledge, experience and as the original designer and manufacturer of the VORTEX system. L3 Communications has sole access to the technical specification, the design an intellectual property to the VORTEX system equipment. Alpha contract negotiations, appropriate for sole source requirements, will be limited to L3 Communications. The contract terms and conditions will be developed jointly between the Government and L3 Communications consistent with alpha contracting procedures in accordance with the FAR. The ordering period for this IDIQ is sixty (60) months. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334290. While the Government does not anticipate competition, any responsible source may submit a proposal that shall be considered. Written proposals should be submitted no later than March 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST to AATD, ATTN: Beth Jackson AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Bldg. 401 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5577. Ms. Jacksons phone number is 757-878-2100. Anyone desiring an explanation or interpretation of this announcement must request it in writing at the above address, fax 757-878-0008 or Email elizabeth.a.jackson@us.army.mil. Contracting Officer is Lauren Sebring who can be reached at 757-878-4828 or lauren.sebring@us.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard Fort Eustis VA<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5577<br />
- Zip Code: 23604-5577<br />
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