69 -- RADAR/REPEATER STIMULATOR/SIMULATOR TRAINER

Notice Date

October 5, 2000

Contracting Office

Naval Air Warfare Center TSD, Code 257, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando FL 32826-3275

ZIP Code

32826-3275

Solicitation Number

N61339-01-Q-279R

Response Due

October 18, 2000

Point of Contact

Jacqueline Rolly at 9407) 380-8051 or Karen Henderson at (407) 380-9791

E-Mail Address

Click here to correspond with the Contract Specialist (RollyJY@navair.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N61339-01-Q-279R is issued a request for quote and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This solicitation is not a small business set aside. The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 333319 with a size standard of $5.0M. This combined synopsis/solicitation is to purchase portable commercial off-the-shelf combination radar stimulator/simulators for the SPA-25F and SPA-25G Radar Repeater on a Firm Fixed price basis for 3 units with options to purchase 15 or more additional units through November 2005. Payment will be made by Government Wide Purchase Card (GCPC). The portable SPA-25F/G stimulator/simulator shall meet the following functional requirements: Interface with commercial and military radar displays; Interface with Navy SPA-25F/G Radar Repeater to stimulate the navigation/shipping radar; Provide highly advanced graphical user interface for standalone operation; Provide student/instructor remote control of Ownship heading and speed; Operate in single ownship, multi-ownship, and network configurations. Instructor control capability from a single Graphic User Inerface (GUI) in networked configurations; Provide standard 8 yard resolution for target and landmass video; Provide enhanced radar effects such as dynamic precipitation clutter, wind dependent sea clutter, programmable receiver noise, and mutual radar interference; Provide up to 3 unique radar display outputs, each capable of driving at least 2 radar displays and allow for simultaneous connection of up to 3 different radar display types, without the need for external interface boxes or radar display modifications; Provide simulation of military/commercial/ pleasure craft (to include high-speed vessels) ship-handling characteristics; Provide multi-ship maneuverability; Provide simulation of various military surface search radars to include: SPS-55, SPS-10, SPQ-9; Allow tandem operation with full mission bridge simulators; Store ship class definitions in a file and to be able to import class definitions into multiple scenarios; Store radar characteristics in a file and be able to import radar characteristics into multiple scenarios; Display course, speed vectors and history points for Ownship and contacts; Alert the instructor when contact vessels have an instructor determined CPA relative to Ownship that represents a potentially dangerous situation; Schedule an automatic route for a vessel to follow; Replay a just completed scenario for student critique; Interface with and drive standard COTS printers without modification to system; Provide a one-year or longer warranty. In addition the portable SPA-25F/G stimulator/ simulator shall meet the following minimum specification Configured of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) PC based equipment to the maximum extent feasible, to reduce overall life cycle costs. The PC shall be IBM compatible with minimum of 750MHZ, 128mb RAM, CD drive, and latest Microsoft Windows operating system; Uses open computer architectures and high-level software languages for computational and data processing; IMO/STCW compliant; Provides programmable simulation parameters with the following minimum capabilities: PRF 50-5000 HZ; Scan rate 5/60 RPM; Pulse width 50-5000 nSec; Angular resolution 0.17 degrees; Beamwidth 0-20 degrees; Speed Log 200 pulses/nm; Gyro Compass 30V, 3-phase stepper; Video resolution 8-128 yards/pixel; 40 targets (20 moving, 20 stationary), optionally expandable; Three Landmasses, Landmass playing area up to 256 nm X 256 compliant with corresponding DMA charts; 2 funnel or mast blanking sectors; Custom simulation parameters upon request. Provide three (3) databases in the stimulator: preferably Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Newport, RI; and Norfolk, VA; Have recovery time of less than five (5) minutes to reset to previous system configuration prior to system crash or power failure; Provide four (4) complete sets of connection cables. Each set of cables will include three (3) individual cables to support connection to the SPA-25F radar repeater and two (2) additional individual cables to support connection to the SPA-25G radar repeater. Each cable set will contain a total of five (5) individual cables. Each cable shall be at least 60ft in length; Provide a ruggedized, insulated portable carrying case. Vendor's technical quote will consist of an Oral Presentation and a Capability Demonstration. During the oral presentation the vendor shall identify in one hour or less, how your commercial off-the-shelf system meets the requirements identified above and as indicated in the Purchase Description/Specification and shall be organized as follows: (a)Identify the basic/high level configuration of your proposed turn-key Stimulator/Simulator, and how it meets PD/Specification requirements. (b)Identify the COTS documentation to be provided. (c)Describe your company's commercial practice of informing your customers of system baseline changes and cost and delivery and their impact to the customer's systems. (d)Identify your company's long-term plans and product lifecycle support capability and process/policy. (e)Identify the type and depth of training your company offers to customers. (f)Identify your company's ability to deliver three Stimulator/ Simulators: two to Fleet Training Center, Naval Station, Mayport, FL and one to Yokouska Naval Base, Japan by 30 November, 2000. Identify your company's ability to deliver an estimated two to three units per year to the follow Fleet Concentration Areas (FCA) -- Ingleside, TX FCA, Mine Warfare Training Center; Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan; San Diego, CA; Pacific Northwest/Bangor, WA FCA, Trident Training Facility; Pearl Harbor, HI, Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific; Bahrain, Saudi Arabia; Gaeta, Italy ; (g)Identify your system's expansion capability for enhancement of the stimulator/simulator in regards to number of targets, pixel resolution, clutter, video occultation, radar interference, etc. (h) Describe your warranty package. (i)Identify to whom you have provided and supported radar repeater stimulators and other type radar simulators. Identify your relationship with those customers and the type of continuing support you provided. Durnig the Capability Demonstration the offeror shall demonstrate its COTS-system's ease of setup, integration with the ship's SPA-25F/G Radar Repeater, and stimulation and training capability. The contractor will have 30 minutes to accomplish this setup, integration, and demonstration. An Electronic Technician assigned to ship's force on each of the demo platforms will assist contractors in the connection of all cables to the SPA-25 radar repeaters. Then a Navy Operation Specialist will operate the system and accomplish the setup, integration, and operation of the system. The Navy will take approximately 45 minutes to perform selected functions from the Navy curriculum learning objectives. These functions will be from those identified above and in the SPA-25 Radar Repeater Stimulator/Simulator Purchase Description/Specification. The written portion of your quote shall contain: (1)Price based on the Fixed-Price per unit for three units, two to be delivered to Mayport, FL and one to Yokosuka, Japan by 30 November 2000. Your quote should also provide your firm fixed price for up to 3 or more additional units per year through November 2005. If the items are sold as a package, price the portable stimulator/simulator, cables, and carrying case separately. Estimate the shipping price, FOB destination, to the FCA's above. (2) Certifications and Representations; and (3) Warranty provisions. The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-2 (the following evaluation factors apply: technical capability and past performance when combined are of equal importance to price in determining the best value to the Government. Past performance is less important than technical. FAR 52.212-3; 52.212-4 (paragraph (i) applies, however, payment is by credit card. 52.212-5(DEV). The following DFARS clauses apply: 252.212-7000, 252.212-7001, and 252.204-7004, contractor must be registered in the Contractor Central Registration (CCR). Vendor is required to submit completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 and DFAR 252-212-7001 with their quote. The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. The Oral Presentation/ Demonstrations will be scheduled at Mayport Naval Station, Mayport, FL, 31 October through 2 November 2000. Written portions of the quote are due at the time of the oral presentation/demo. Coordination for exact date, time and building for oral presentation/ demonstration should be made NLT 18 October 2000, with the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jacqueline Rolly, (407) 380-8051, e:mail ROLLYJY@navair.navy.mil. Contractors must obtain a vehicle pass at the Base Decal/Pass office at the entrance to Mayport Naval Station. Contractors are limited to three company representatives and must submit their name, social security number, date and place of birth, company name and address, title and security level, to the Contract Specialist by 12:00 noon EST, 18 October 2000.

Web Link

Click on Open Acquisitions then select SAP RFQ Notice (www.ntsc.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps/BusOps.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001010/69SOL001.HTM (W-279 SN5037T8)