15 -- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS

Notice Date

March 30, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

ZIP Code

20670

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

April 16, 2001

Point of Contact

J.B.Roth, Jr, Contracting Officer, (301) 757-5328,rothjb@navair.navy.mil or Gerry Mosier, Contracting Specialist, (301) 757-1019, mosiergm@navair.navy.mil

E-Mail Address

mosiergm@navair.navy.mil (mosiergm@navair.navy.mil)

Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD, seeking statements of interest and capability to support planned E-6 ROADMAP modifications of 16 E-6B aircraft and associated trainers. This requirement will include the procurement of necessary logistics elements. The E-6 ROADMAP modifications to be accomplished include updating the Missions Systems architecture by adding an Open Systems bussing system to serve as the backbone for replacing current systems. The Open Systems architecture will be required to process classified and unclassified voice and digital data, various radio control signals, and provide a clear migration path to the capability to process video data. Additionally, the architecture design should preclude future obsolescence issues from hindering ease of transition to new hardware and software. Systems requiring replacement and migration to the new Open Systems architecture include, but are not limited to: the Very Low Frequency (VLF) Transmit Terminal; the Digital Airborne Intercommunication Switching Set (DAISS); the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Command, Control, Communications (C3) system; the cryptographic equipment with a unified cryptographic engine; the STU-IIIR; and the Mission Computer Set (MCS). Capabilities to be added to the Open Systems architecture are an automatic electronic voice broadcast of a computer generated message, and the addition of flat panel display workstations in the aircraft forward crew rest, Battlestaff, and Communications Central areas. Other system upgrades may include: addition of the capability to simultaneously receive and transmit via Low Frequency (LF SIMOP); correction of several High Power Transmit Set (HPTS) deficiencies; modification of the Frequency Referencing Auto Parallel Unit (FRAPU) to allow transfer of power to/from the aircraft without interruption; replacing MILSTAR Terminal Access Controller (TAC) batteries; and the capability to transmit up to T-3 to complement the current wideband receive Ku SATCOM system. Primary message traffic will include SIPRNet, NIPRNet, DMS and video conferencing. This effort also includes development and procurement of new rewind machines for the Dual/Utility Trailing Wire Antenna. Training issues to be addressed will include both operational and maintenance requirements, and the associated training devices. It is anticipated that a final E-6 modification Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued in the second quarter, Fiscal Year 02. It is anticipated that "ROADMAP Industry Day" will be conducted on 23 April 2001 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. It is requested that all interested parties provide information concerning your interest in attending "Industry Day" and recommendations regarding what the Government could provide in the areas of program requirements presentation content, site visits, etc. that would make "Industry Day" informative and worthwhile. Interest and information should be forwarded to Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, RADM William A. Moffett Building, Attn: Gerry Mosier, CODE: 2.3.1.4.1, 47123 Buse Road, Bldg, 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1607 or mosiergm@navair.navy.mil as soon as possible but no later than 16 April 2001. This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to J.B. Roth, Jr, Contracting Officer, rothjb2@navair.navy.mil or Gerry Mosier, Contract Specialist, mosiergm@navair.navy.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010403/15SOL010.HTM (W-089 SN50H804)