US Army CECOM, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C4IEW) Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

58 -- DOPPLER NAVIGATION SET (DNS) IN SINGLE LINE REPLACEABLE UNIT (LRU) SOL DAAB07-95-R-B264 DUE 063095 POC Marlene Klim, Contract Specialist (908)532-1728 AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ or Frank Elliott, Contracting Officer, (908)532-1728 AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ. The U.S. Army intends to enter into noncompetitive negotiations with GEC Marconi, 164 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07474-0975 for the acquisition of 167 AN/ASN-157 DNSs over an initial four (4) year period for use in the AH-64C/D Longbow Apache Helicopter. Production qualification testing and prototype installation have been accomplished for the AN/ASN-157. DNS delivery to commence nine (9) months after contract award, with a maximum rate of six (6) sets per month to meet anticipated Army and other service requirements for FY-95 through FY-98. The proposed acquisition will include publications and documentation. The equipment offered in response to the solicitation is required to meet the Government Product Fabrication Specification AVCIA-1000, for the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set and the provisions of Installation and Acceptance Test Document AV-IT-5845-001A. Only those potential offerors who can meet the total technical and delivery requirements should respond. Offerors proof of their ability to meet government requirements shall, as a minimum, include the following: A. Equipment availability and validated bench and flight (helicopter) test data to show the offeror's capability to meet Apache Longbow operational requirements. B. Availability of operational manuals (draft manuals acceptable). C. Ability to meet government total delivery requirement commencing 9 months after award of contract at an initial rate of one set per month escalating up to 6 sets per month for the fourth year. The production DNS to be procured, in response to the formal Army solicitation shall, as a minimum have the following capabilities: A. Meet the requirements of the government Product Fabrication Specification, AV-CIA-1000, dated 10 September 1987 and revised 19 January 1994 for the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set and the provisions of Installation and Acceptance Document AV-IT-5845-001A. B. Operate with any MIL-STD-1553B control unit. C. Mechanical mounting characteristics such that the DNA can be mounted to existing aircraft holes per AV-IT-5845-001A. D. Protected against permanent damage and shall not incur lasting performance degradation when exposed to electromagnetic fields of up to 200 volts/meter IAW MIL-STD-461, RS03. Only those offerors with extensive Doppler navigation design experience, and who can meet Army requirements should respond. This announcement is for informational purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities contact the prime contractor directly. This notice is not intended as a request for proposal. The Government provides this data without assuming responsibility for its acuracy or for any conclusions or interpretations which may be drawn from this data. The data are provided solely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a basis for preparation of an offer. The solicitation may include more detailed information concerning preparation of an offer. The solicitaion may include more detailed information concerning price history. Only written responses will be accepted. Responses to be directed to CECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ(KLI), Fort Monmonth, NJ 07703-5000. All responsible sources may submit a bid/quote/proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) has established an Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) to provide electronic transmittal of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) from Government to Industry Effective 1 October 1994, ALL SOLICITATIONS ISSUED FROM Ft. MONMOUTH FOR ACQUISITIONS OVER THE SMALL PURCHASES THRESHOLD WILL BE SOLICITED VIA THE EBB. All interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from the CECOM EBB system. AFTER 1 OCTOBER 1994, ONLY THOSE PARTIES WHO Do NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO ACCESS THE EBB WILL Be FORWARDED HARD COPIES UPON REQUEST. HOWEVER, AS OF 1 JANUARY 1995, HARD COPIES WILL No LONGER BE DISTRIBUTED. (Exceptions are Post, Camp, and Station acquisitions). All interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from the CECOM EBB system. To become a user of the EBB you will need an identifcation code and password in addition to a computer terminal equipped with the necessary hardware and software to interface with the EBB system. This hardware and software required includes a computer, modem, telephone line, communication software, word processing software and a printer. If one intends to print downloaded files (after decompressing) a fast, higher resolution printer is advantageous. The EBB itself is an IBM compatible computer running commercial bulletin board software. The EBB is equipped with Hayes Ultra 14.4 baud modems that are capable of supporting other Hayes compatible 14,400 baud or lower modems. User's computer must be equipped with a Hayes compatible 14.4 (or slower) modem. (Baud rates less than 2400 are not recommended). The EBB runs on MS-DOS Operating System Software. The majority of files will be created and stored on the EBB in Microsoft's Word for Windows format since this is the standard CECOM word processing software. If a file is not in Word for Windows format, the file will be in Rich Test Format or ASCII format--a format capable of being imported into Word for Windows. While not required, a 17'' Super VGA monitor will better accommodate on screen viewing of certain solicitation documents. Detailed information regarding system requirements is contained in the US Army CECOM EBB User's Manual. A User's Manual Identification Code and password will be issued upon request. All requests must include 1) Company Name, 2) Point(s) of contact, Name(s) and Title(s), 3) return address(es), and telepone number(s). Please send your request in writing to either Mr. Thomas Newman or Mrs. Anita McGee, US Army CECOM, AMSEL-ACSP-BC ATTN; EBB, Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. FAX 908-532-6020, Commercial (908)532-3820. Only written requests for this solicitation will be accepted. (0124)

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