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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 07, 2013 FBO #4274
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99 -- Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) Thermal Flight Strip Printer - Attachment

Notice Date

8/5/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AAQ-220 WA - FAA Headquarters (Washington, DC)
 

Solicitation Number

14778
 

Response Due

8/26/2013
 

Archive Date

8/26/2013
 

Point of Contact

Katherine McCray, katherine.mccray@faa.gov, Phone: 202-385-6173
 

E-Mail Address

Click here to email Katherine McCray
(katherine.mccray@faa.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This market survey is issued in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) paragraph 3.2.1.2.1, to obtain information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside this requirement among small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms. The FDIO system distributes NAS flight plan data, weather information, and general information to associated Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Radar Approach Control (RAPCON), and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) remote sites. The FDIO system also allows flight plan data to be entered into the NAS from the remote sites. The FDIO System is comprised of the FDIO Gateway (FDIO-G) equipment at the 22 ARTCC and the Personal Computer-Remote Control Unit (PC-RCU) equipment and associated peripherals located at FAA and DoD FDIO remote sites. The remote site PC-RCU systems interface via the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) with the FDIO-G at the associated ARTCC which is connected to the NAS Host Computer System (HCS) or ERAM system via the EnRoute Communications Gateway (ECG). The PC-RCU routes flight plan information to the Replacement Flight Strip Printer (RFSP), Replacement Alphanumeric Keyboard (RANK), and Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) or other display elements through serial channels. As part of an ongoing technical refresh program, the FAA intends to replace approximately 3000 operational RFSP ™s with COTS based thermal printers. The current RFSP has modified firmware that allows it to function with a unique interface protocol. Transitioning to a COTS thermal printer will allow for the use of standard interface protocols and thereby minimize any engineering changes required in order to operate in the FAA ATC environment. The selected vendor will be responsible for the development and production of the thermal printers, including all software, hardware, and firmware development necessary to meet the FAA ™s minimum requirements. The FAA currently plans to release a Screening Information Request/Request for Proposal (SIR/RFP) in TBD. At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program. The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from large businesses, small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) certified firms, capable of providing an FDIO TFSP as described. The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is TBD. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). In order to make this determination the FAA requires the following from interested vendors: Submission of capability statement that clearly demonstrates: (a) the administrative and technical skills and experience required to fully comply with the requirements of this effort; and, (b) the ability to work successfully within the FAA infrastructure in complying with the safety, security, and operational requirements contained in FAA Orders and Advisory Circulars for performance of duties on airport property or within the confines of secured FAA facilities. The FDIO RFSP specification is provided as Attachment A and the FAA thermal paper specification as Attachment B to assist in your response. Responses must be submitted on company letterhead, in a type font no less than 12 point and shall not exceed 15 pages in total length. Excessively elaborate responses containing marketing materials are not desired and may be discarded without review. Interested vendors shall also submit the Business Declaration Form provided as Attachment B, not to be included in the 15-page submission limitation. The FAA will not pay any costs incurred by the vendor as a result of participation in this survey. Any information provided under this market survey is for informational purposes only and will not be released to the public. Any proprietary information submitted must be adequately marked as proprietary and will be protected accordingly. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 19, 2012. The FAA prefers that all submittals, including attachments, be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist at Katherine.McCray@faa.gov. Please submit in either Microsoft Word (*.doc) or portable document file (*.pdf) formats. If unable to respond electronically, please send three hard copies by the indicated deadline to: Federal Aviation Administration 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Katherine McCray, Contract Specialist, AAQ-220 FOB10B, Suite 4W31HS Phone: (202) 385-6173 If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/14778 to view the original announcement.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FAA/HQ/14778/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: Att. B, FAA Thermal Paper Specification (doc) (https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/attachment/download/32808)

Link: https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/attachment/download/32808

 

File Name: Att. A, FDIO RFSP Specification (doc) (https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/attachment/download/32807)

Link: https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/attachment/download/32807

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Record

SN03137377-W 20130807/130805234620-85c268a12ff7643c964ccc58e8df157b (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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