SOURCES SOUGHT
17 -- Saudi Arabia FMS Case for GCAs / NAVAIDS - Sources Sought Saudi Arabia GCAs/NAVAIDs
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ESC - Electronic Systems Center, 9 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, 01731, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01731
- Solicitation Number
- FA8730-12-R-0005
- Point of Contact
- Mark E Johnson, Phone: 7812255383, Adam A Correau, Phone: 781-377-2579
- E-Mail Address
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mark.johnson@hanscom.af.mil, adam.correau@hanscom.af.mil
(mark.johnson@hanscom.af.mil, adam.correau@hanscom.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Saudi Arabia GCAs/NAVAIDs Sources Sought Synopsis/Request For Information: Saudi Arabian Ground Control Approach (GCA) and Ground Based Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Management Modernization Program. 1. This is a sources sought synopsis announcement for the Saudi Arabian Ground Control Approach (GCA) and Ground Based Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Management Modernization Program. 2. Sources sought synopsis for the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) Ground Control Approach (GCA) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Management Modernization program. This sources sought synopsis is being conducted by the United States Air Force, Life Cycle Management Center, Aerospace Management Systems Division (HBA). Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis. All contractual inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer: Mr. Mark Johnson, e-mail: Mark.Johnson@hanscom.af.mil, or Mr. Adam Correau, email: Adam.Correau@hanscom.af.mil or mailed to: HBAK (Attn: Mr. Mark Johnson) 75 Vandenberg Drive Building 1630; all programmatic and technical inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Khalid Musameh, Voice (781) 225-5056, e-mail: Khalid.Musameh@hanscom.af.mil. 3. The express intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify potential industry partners who have working and demonstrated expertise and technical insight in providing GCAs and ground based NAVAIDS system, training, spares, and post delivery maintenance support. The GCA and NAVAIDS system shall be provided as follow: One Mobile GCA, one (1) Category II Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME), one (1) Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), one (1) high powered Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), and one (1) Automated Meteorological Observation System (AMOS) with Runway Visibility Range (RVR) will be installed on one (1) base. The second air base will include the fixed base GCA, one (1) Category II Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME), one (1) Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), one (1) high powered Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), one (1) Automated Meteorological Observation System (AMOS) with Runway Visibility Range (RVR) and one (1) Category 2 Airfield Lighting System including airport signs and distance marker. 4. Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) System to provide airport surveillance and precision landing capability as follows: a. The Mobile and Fixed Base GCAs shall have the following characteristics: -Each system shall have an integrated Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) subsystem. -Full 360 degree coverage for the Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR, ICAO Annex 10, Vol I) -The PSR shall have approximately 30 NMi coverage (Responders should include under what conditions (rain, clear, etc) and the target size (2m², 5m², etc) that this coverage is met.) -Secondary surveillance radar (SSR, ICAO Annex 10, Vol IV) -The SSR shall have at approximately 80 NMi coverage with 360 degree coverage and be Mode 4 capable. -Precision approach radar (PAR, ICAO Annex 10, Vol I). Include explanation of how PAR can be rapidly aligned to service both ends of the runway. b. The Mobile GCA shall include: -Redundant controller positions shall be installed in the Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) room and one (1) controller position in the control tower cab in addition to the shelter RAPCON. -Primary and secondary generator -Entire system (minus any equipment located in the ATC tower) transportable in two (2) C-130s c. The Fixed Base GCA shall include: -Controller positions shall be installed in the Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) room and in the control tower cab. -Back-up generator power for system components located away from the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) d. An additional communication suite shall be provided and installed in the ATC tower. This communication equipment will be for use by ATC tower Air Traffic Controllers located in the cab and the GCA controllers located in the RAPCON and tower cab and shall be a component of the GCA communication system. -At a minimum, the GCA and additional communication equipment located at the ATC Tower shall include two (2) VHF transceivers, two (2) UHF transceivers, and one (1) UHF/VHF transceiver. One (1) of the UHF transceivers shall have a HaveQuick II capability. The VHF capability must include 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing, operator selectable, and the UHF capability must include 25 kHz channel spacing. -All ancillary equipment required to operate the equipment and to connect to the communication network shall be provided. This includes but not limited to Touch Entry Display System (TEDS), Voice Communication Switching System (VCSS) with recording capability, antennas and antenna mounts, and all communication and power cables. 5. The NAVAIDS systems are to provide capabilities for Air Traffic Control for enroute, approach and precision landing as follows: a. Category II Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) for precision approaches on the primary approach runway. b. Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) for enroute navigation and non-precision approaches. c. Automated Meteorological Observation System (AMOS) with Runway Visibility Range (RVR) for observing local weather conditions that as a minimum includes, runway visibility range (RVR), cloud height, wind direction, barometric pressure, temperature, lightning/thunderstorm detection,, and velocity indicators. d. High powered Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) for enroute navigation. e. Category 2 Airfield Lighting System with approach lighting for precision approach lighting installed on both runway approach ends in concert with the Category II ILS Category II ILS/DME. Similarly, the runway shall have operational runway and taxiway lights consistent with the category of instrument approaches desired (e.g. runway centerline, etc). The ALS shall be equipped with Constant Current Regulator (CCR), automatic transfer switches, and UPS systems. The master airfield lighting control panel shall be located in the ATC tower for easy access by the controllers, and the required signage, windsocks, distance markers, and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) shall be provided and installed at the appropriate locations. 6. The following requirements pertain to both the GCAs and NAVAIDS systems: a. Compatibility with local power b. Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) c. Automatic Power Transfer from primary to secondary power sources d. Include all consoles/positions and or displays; equipment shelters as required, hardware, antenna, antenna masts and/or towers, cabling, and system interconnects as necessary for the complete installation and operation of the systems. e. Built-In-Test-Equipment (BITE) f. Include remote monitoring/diagnostics and control capability g. All required materials, tools, and test (special and ordinary) equipment for preventive and organizational maintenance h. The Contractor shall provide operation and maintenance manuals (in English) i. A two-year supply of site-consumable spares, organization-level spares, spare modules/LRUs, and any necessary specialized test and/or calibration tools/equipment (special and ordinary) shall be provided with all inclusive systems. j. Measures shall be taken to protect all equipment against environmental effects such as rust and corrosion from conditions normally experienced in Saudi Arabia, such as humidity, fog, wind-born sand, high temperatures, and ultra-violet (UV) exposure from extended sunlight. k. All required equipment shelters and other protective enclosures shall provide sufficient environmental controls to ensure that the equipment is maintained within the operational temperature range. l. The Contractor shall provide a manufacturer's warranty and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for systems for two years following the completion of the site acceptance tests for each system in Saudi Arabia. CLS shall include routine/preventative maintenance of the systems being provided by the Contractor and the operation of a maintenance/supply office that will provide the level of support and response times for CLS necessary to ensure that overall system reliability is maintained for the duration of the CLS period. m. The contractor shall provide a Repair and Return (R&R) for 5 years after warranty ends that includes technical assistance team (TAT) site visits during the R&R period (annually for planning purposes). n. Installation and integration o. System Acceptance Testing p. Initial Flight Commissioning, both flight commissioning aircraft and crew; and Ground Support to commissioning flight inspection. 7. The Contractor shall provide operator and maintainer training at the manufacturer's facility to include two (2) sessions of operator training for eight (8) students each (total 16 students) for the each system (GCA, ILS/DME, VOR/DME, NDB and ALS); and two (2) sessions of maintainer training for eight (8) students each (total 16 students) for the each system (GCA, ILS/DME, VOR/DME, NDB and ALS). Hotel, air transportation and meals will be the responsibility of the Saudi Government. 8. The Contractor shall conduct Site surveys at both bases and provide the Government with a report on the technical and civil works requirements detailing all necessary construction and infrastructure improvements required to be built or provided by the host nation. 9. The Site Survey Report shall include a Statement of Work, and site specific drawings detailing the necessary construction, site preparation, and infrastructure improvements required for the complete installation and full operation of the GCA and NAVAIDS systems at both bases. Civil Works and any infrastructure improvements are the responsibility of the SANG. 10. The intent of the Government is to deliver turn-key operational GCA and NAVAIDS systems to the SANG Aviation units. A single company to deliver all of the equipment and services stated is preferred, however two companies on two separate contracts (one contract for the two GCA systems and one for the NAVAIDS systems) may be considered. The Government requests interested parties to submit a statement of their qualifications. The response shall specifically address their ability and experience in fielding an operational GCA and NAVAIDS. 11. The Saudi Government will be responsible for all transportation and shipping of the equipment from the US Contractor facility to the designated end location in Saudi Arabia. The Contractor shall be responsible for labeling and packaging the equipment appropriate to the applicable mode of transportation (i.e. air shipment). 12. If a firm believes that it is capable of meeting the Government's requirements as described above, it may identify interest and capability to the Contracting Officer. Interested firms must provide their CAGE code and DUNS number. Further respondents must indicate their size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334511 with a size standard of 750 employees. Respondents must also state if they are a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) Small Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business or Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HubZone) Small Business. Include in your responses an indication of your commercial sales (if any) of these systems to non-Government entities and whether information exists to support a Commercial Item determination in accordance with the definition of a "Commercial Item" as stated in FAR 2.101 and the definition of "General Public" and "Non-Governmental Entities" as stated in DFARS 202.101. If the Government determines that a FAR Part 12 acquisition is appropriate for this requirement, published catalogue/price lists; brochures for equipment and parts; and/or commercial sales history may be requested in any future solicitation." 13. The Government will consider and attempt to respond to all questions, but reserves the right not to respond. All answers to submitted questions will be posted on FBO on a non-attribution basis. Questions and answers of a proprietary nature will be handled on a case-by-case basis. 14. The responses shall not be more than ten (10) one-sided pages, 8.5"x11" paper, Courier type, 10 pitch with a minimum of one (1) inch margins; contractor format is acceptable. Product brochures and vendor marketing material may also be submitted in addition to the paper. It will not be counted as part of the ten (10) pages. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. All correspondence related to this matter should be e-mailed (preferred) or mailed to: AFLCMC/HBAK (Attn: Mr. Adam Correau) 75 Vandenberg Drive, Building 1630 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2100 E-mail: Adam.Correau@hanscom.af.mil To ensure a prompt response, please make sure a courtesy copy is sent to Ms Kimberly Gamble, at Kimberly.Gamble@hanscom.af.mil. 15. The Government will review Industry responses in detail. If the Government would like to discuss your response to this sources sought synopsis, you will be contacted for additional information Please submit responses via e-mail not later than 15 October 2012, 4:00 PM EST. Responses received after this date and time may not be reviewed. No phone responses will be accepted. All responses shall be unclassified and reviewed (prior to submission to the Government) to ensure that there are no operational sensitivities. 16. It is anticipated that AFLCMC/HBAN will host an Industry Day at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. Details and updates will be posted on the FedBizOpps (FBO) website. The format for the Industry Day will most likely have a general briefing in the morning, followed by a one-on-one session(s) with industry partners who wish to have a meeting with the USG team.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Saudi Arabia, United States
- Record
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