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16 -- HH-60J RADAR SYSTEM REPLACEMENT. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) POC Contact Point: Connie E. Mease, Contract Specialist, 202-267-2502: Cecelia Royster, Contracting Officer, 202-267-2525 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The U. S. Coast Guard is contemplating a replacement of the radar system currently installed on its 42 HH-60J aircraft. Currently, each of the Coast Guard's HH-60J aircraft is equipped with an Allied-Signal RDR-1300C Weather/Search Radar. The purpose of this notice is to (1) identify commercially available radar systems which can enhance and improve the Coast Guard's ability to detect, and possibly classify, small surface targets from the HH-60J and (2) identify potential sources with the capability and experience to perform the radar replacements. The capability to reliably detect a 20-foot boat in a sea state of 3 or less is a desired feature. Additionally, general requirements of the replacement radar system include but are not limited to: (1) The system must be NVG compatible; (2) Must meet or improve on the current system's requirements for weight and size limitations, power requirements, environmental factors, and weather/terrain detection, mapping and avoidance; (3) Must meet or exceed industry standards for reliability; and (4) Must not degrade the flight characteristics of the aircraft. This IS NOT a pre-solicitation notice that constitutes an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and IS NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government WILL NOT reimburse contractors for any costs incurred in responding to this notice or subsequent exchanges of information. Organizations having the required expertise and capabilities are invited to submit information discussing such capabilities in a technical capability outline. Comments do not constitute a proposal; rather, will be considered as an open exchange of capabilities and ideas. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the source data received, nor will a source list be provided. The response date for this request is 30 Aug 98. Responses may be submitted via mail, faxed to (202) 267-4019, or e-mailed to cmease@comdt.uscg.mil.***** Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN230085). (0210)

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