Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Code 230000E, 521 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5000

59 -- AIRBORNE KEYBOARD AND POINTING DEVICE SOL N68936-00-R-0100 DUE 061000 POC Sherri Trask, Contract Specialist, (805) 989-8514, H G Kelley, Contracting Officer (805) 989-1943 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA intends to procure, on a competitive basis, EA-6B, ICAP III Prowler Airborne Keyboards and Pointing Devices, fourteen (14) each. This enhanced device is a Form and Fit direct replacement for ORBIT Instruments Rugged Integrated Switch Panel #55990 and the associated EA-6B 'Control Stick'. The Rugged Aircraft Integrated Switch Panel shall have forty-three (43) encoded switches and an integrated 'Force-Stick' with three (3) control buttons. The integrated pointing device is an Isometric Force-Stick based upon semiconductor strain gauge technology with resistance to the movement of the Force-Stick. It is a highly durable unit with a very low profile and small bezel not greater than 7.7" x 5.8" x 1.5". The chassis fits between the mounting fixture and the entire unit depth must be less than 6.5". I/O to the panel is via a single MIL-C-38999 circular connector. The switches are backlit and support NVIS Gen. II requirements. The switches require approximately 35 5 oz. actuation force to provide proper tactile feel to in-flight operators wearing gloves. The Rugged Aircraft Integrated Switch Panel will be highly reliable using switch technology with its average switchlife rated at approximately 30,000,000 operations and a calculated MTBF of greater than 100,000 hours. The anticipated product life is greater than 10 years. The key tops incorporate legends that shall be photoengraved on the underside of a clear polycarbonate key top. The key tops will be frosted to provide an anti-glare surface and the legends will have a green glow under low ambient light conditions. Above the 'top row' of keyswitches, an indicator marked 'Alpha Lock' will be illuminated when the 'Alpha Lock' feature is selected. A 'PS/2' type serial I/O is incorporated into the Rugged Aircraft Integrated Switch Panel. The 'Force-Stick' (mouse) and keys utilize individual 'I/O's. Data and Power I/O will be via a circular MIL-C-38999 connector mounted on the rear of the panel. Rugged Aircraft Integrated Switch Panel required features include: 1) Forty-Three (43) total KeySwitches/Buttons, 2) 40 Pushbutton KeySwitches, 3) Integrated 'Force-Stick' with 3 Control Buttons (Keys), 4) Isometric Force-Stick based upon semiconductor strain gauge technology with resistance to the movement of the Force-Stick, 5) Resistance to movement of the Force-Stick is up to 3 pounds, 6) The Force-Stick is sealed for environmental conditions such as the incursion of water and liquids, sand & dust, 7) The 'Force-Stick' utilizes 'China Hat' shape for ease of use with flight gloves, 8) Switch backlighting, 9) Indicator for 'Alpha Lock' feature, 10) Backlighting brightness 0.2 fc min./5.0 fc max. with NVIS, Type I, Class B requirements of MIL-STD-85762A for nighttime operation, 11) 35 5 oz. Keyswitch Acutation Force w/Tactile Feel, 12) Photoengraved legends under frosted Polycarbonate key tops, 13) Sealed against moisture and dust, 14) 30 Million KeySwitch Actuation Life, 15) Small Bezel Size -7.7" x 5.8" x 1.5" (Form/Fit replacement for existing units), 16) PS/2 coded Serial I/O, 17) 'Rear Interface' has a MIL-C-38999 Circular Connector for Data & Power I/O to system, 18) Low power consumption (@ + 5 VAC). Environmental Criteria: 1) Operating temperature -35 C to +49 C (Ltd. Ops. to +71 C), 2) Storage temperature -54 C to +85 C, 3) Humidity, MIL-STD-810C, 100%, 4) Vibration, MIL-STD-810C, M514.2, Proc. 1A (w/exp), 5) Shock, MIL-STD-810E, M516.4 (15 g operational), 6) Crash Safety, 30g (Fwd, Aft, Vertical, Lateral), 7) Sand/Dust, MIL-STD-810E, 8) EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-461D, 9) Altitude, Sea Level to 50,000 Ft. N/Operating, Sea Level to 25,000 Ft. Operating, 10) Explosive Decompression, MIL-STD-810E, 11) Salt Fog, MIL-STD-810E, 12) Fungus, MIL-STD-810E. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation will be issued on or about 061200 and will be available through the 2.0 Contracts Department home page at: http://www.nawcwpns.navy.mil/~contract/homepubl.htm Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452366). (0129)

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