16 -- MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEM (MLS) PORTABLE MEASUREMENT RECEIVERS

Notice Date

April 24, 2001

Contracting Office

ESC/GAK, Global Air Traffic Operations/Mobility Command and = Control, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2103

ZIP Code

01731-2103

Solicitation Number

NA

Response Due

May 24, 2001

Point of Contact

Barbara Cook 781-377-7569

E-Mail Address

Click Here to E-mail the POC (cookb@hanscom.af.mil)

Description

Electronic Systems Center is seeking sources to supply five (5) Portable MLS Receivers which provides an independent test of the Mobile Microwave Landing System (MMLS) ground station signal in space. Manufacturer Air Data Inc. Quebec, Canada, Part Number: IN-SNEC = Portable MLS Receiver (PMR) 507492/1 including Antenna Kit 805116 plus one (1) year calibration for five (5) PMRs. The PMR is intended to be used by = all technical staff involved in MLS station manufacturing and testing, as specified by the AWOP document (13-WP/619-Appendix A-Manual on testing = of radio navigation aids-MLS-Volume III(March 90); at factory premises = when tuning or commissioning, as well as for ground inspection when = installing, commissioning and making periodic or long term tests. It may also be = used for flight inspection, however IN-SNEC (recommends the use of an MIR = (MLS Inspection Receiver). PMR ruggedness has been conceived in order to tolerate frequent = displacements, shocks and drops while enduring harsh environments (FAA-G-2100e). It = meets all the technical requirements specified by the AWOP document induding = the options as well as most American draft specifications. In spite of its high degree of sophistication and computing power, its design and = software were studied ergonomically and for ease of use; it requires only RF connection and channel selection after the power has been switched on. = It has an internal battery and charger which make it fully autonomous when used with its deployable mast. PMR is equipped with an ARINC 429 = interface which enables post-processing treatments on a remote PC computer. PMR = can be fully and automatically checked and calibrated with the help of an = MCG (MLS Calibration Generator) prior to operation: It displays its sensibility and computes bias / rms power measurement error plus CMN and PFE at low = level. Main features Conforming to AWOP. Battery operation Excellent = ergonomies Displays: Angles (PFE, CMN, raw) Power levels (DPSK, Beam, = clearances, OCIs) Decoded data Beamwidths High accuracy Level =B1 1 dB PFE =B1 = 0.003 =B0 CMN =B1 0.005 =B0 High ruggedness / weight ratio Arinc 429 and = printer interfaces Delivery would be to the following five (5) locations FOB destination: Michigan, Georgia, Arkansas, Washington, and Germany. Interested firms should include the company name; address; CAGE code; a point of contact, size of business (i.e., large business, small = business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, or small women-owned = business, veteran-owned small business, service-connected veteran-owned small business); U.S. or foreign owned entity in their response. In = addition, any responses shall address firm's capabilities to perform the following tasks and meet = these specific criteria: Submit statement of qualifications, along with supporting documentation to: ESC/GAK, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom = AFB, MA 01731-2103, Attn: Ms. Barbara Cook or via electronic transmission = to cookb@hanscom.af.mil . Responses must be received no later than 30 calendar days after the date of this publication and should not exceed = ten (10) pages on 8 =BD x 11 inch paper with type no smaller than 10 pitch. = The Government will solicit firms meeting the screening criteria in the synopsis. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, it does not restrict the Government = as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. Request you direct any questions to either Ms Barbara Cook or Ms. Chris Baron. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Joseph B. Magnone, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman = role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these = to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain = strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals = or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. =20 See Notes 25 and 26.

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Record

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