AFFTC/PKAA Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

D -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF REHOST AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) RADAR PROCESSING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM DUE 070397 POC Cathi Cleveland, Contract Negotiator, 805-277-3900 ext 2290; Sally Raymond, Contracting Officer, 805-277-3900 ext 2285 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://cpf.edwards.af.mil/contract/rfp.html. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, clevelac%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) is seeking sources for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Rehost air traffic control (ATC) radar processing and display system. The Rehost is the radar processing and display system used by AFFTC SPORT, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) High Desert TRACON on Edwards AFB, and Naval Air Warfare Center -WD at China Lake. The government requires support in the maintenance and enhancements of Rehost in the following areas: Analysis, diagnosis, testing and documenting software fixes (1) When user identified software glitches surface, or the Rehost system fails or operates in a degraded mode because of suspected software problems, or a combination of air traffic controller actions provide an unexpected result, support is required to analyze diagnostic printouts, attempt to recreate the problem on the GFE development test-net, and perform other analysis to identify and isolate the problem. (2) Developing, testing, and documenting software fixes -- From the above diagnoses, develop and test a software patch that corrects the problem, initiate a description of the change, re-compile and perform system level tests before releasing to the FAA for local integration tests. (3) Installation -- On request, install software patches and new system builds, test, and integrate into the operational system. Developing enhancements The nature of an operational ATC system is to continuously upgrade software and make changes that respond to accident or incident critique, or technological breakthroughs. As interfacing FAA facilities are upgraded, the Rehost requires upgrading to the same functionality to remain interoperative and certified for ATC use. Required enhancements range from major upgrades to an enhancement that involves one area of the software. Provide both off-site and on-site assistance in integrating changes into the operational system. Provide the local software support staff with telephone support in re-doing adaptation, installing upgraded COTS operating systems, and installing new hardware/firmware. Conducting studies and recommending software and hardware changes to respond to FAA ATC operationally driven improvements, workload reduction initiatives, and technological changes. Interested parties shall show demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing/upgrading air traffic control systems similar to the current Rehost system. Questions referencing technical information should be submitted in writing to: 412TW/OSS/OSAC, 100 E Sparks Dr., Edwards AFB, CA 93524. ATTN: Mr. John Ward. Firms possessing the capabilities to perform are invited to submit a written "Statement of Capabilities" in response to this synopsis. Statements of Capabilities shall be limited to 15 pages and shall include as a minimum: (1) evidence of past performance in the above areas. Include references with points of contact and telephone numbers; (2) related projects and/or existing systems; and (3) type/size of business (large business, small business,8(a), etc.). Only written responses will be accepted. This information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposal. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided in response to this synopsis. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be accepted. Responses should be submitted to AFFTC/PKAA, 5 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, ATTN: Cathi Cleveland, within fifteen (15) days of publication. (0167)

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