U.S. Army CECOM, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008

K -- AN/PRC-112 UPGRADE SOL DAAB07-00-R-A018 POC Jerry Hartman, 732-427-1670, Kathleen Rizzo, 732-532-5798 WEB: CECOM Acquisition Center's Business Opportunities page, http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: Solicitation Number DAAB07-00-R-A018, john.hartman@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. The Government plans to design out the obsolete modules and upgrade the AN/PRC-112 radio to a "D" version. During the Phase I Upgrade effort, the number of modules will be reduced, add capability for any external DC power source (including rechargeable/commercial batteries), radio voltage range of 4.2 to 18 volts, reduce power consumption and incorporate low power and Go/No Go built-in-test indicators, include slots/sockets for future GPS transponder, Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT ) and Over the Horizon capabilities . Design options will include a radio battery holder that uses military or commercial standard rechargeable/non-rechargeable batteries for training and garrison operations . Design Options will also include, the development of "E" version model of the radio to incorporate Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) transponder capability, and the development of an "F" version model of the radio that will incorporate SARSAT) capability or Over the Horizon capability. During the Phase II Production Option, the government will require production of the "D"model radio and kit that will consist of the technology of the Phase I development effort. There will also be production options for rechargeable battery kits, non-rechargeable battery kits and battery chargers, production of a kit (D model to E model) consisting only of GPS and production of kit (D model to F model) that will consist of SARSAT or Over the Horizon. The Government anticipates a possible purchase of up to 1650 radios over the life of this contract and up to 8250 retrofit kits to upgrade the existing radio to the upgraded radio. A reduction in Total Ownership Costs, increased reliability and additional capabilities will also be evaluated. The resultant solicitation will require the offeror to submit proposals that show how the prices of the radio and spare retrofit kits will reduce over the life of any resultant contract. To increase reliability, a warranty clause will be included that requires the contractor to maintain a low number of failures throughout the life of the warranty. An IDIQ Type Contract will consist of Phase I Upgrade Options that will be CPFF. The Phase II Production will be Range Prices at a Firm Fixed Price. The basic contract award will be CPFF and incrementally funded. It is proposed that this will be awarded on a Full and Open Competition Basis. Proposals due on or about 28 August 2000. Posted 07/18/00 (W-SN476190). (0200)

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