58 -- ONE (1) RACKMOUNT DIGITIZER WORKSTATION DESIGNED TO (A) ACQUIRE TIME BASED PARAMETERS OF RADAR SIGNALS, (B) ACQUIRE SIGNAL DATA BY CONTINUOUS AND BURST DIGITIZING WITH VARIABLE DIGITIZING RATE, AND (C) RUN SPECIAL PURPOSE SOFTWARE

Notice Date

April 27, 2001

Contracting Office

SPAWARSYSCEN-Charleston, PO Box 190022, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9022

ZIP Code

29419-9022

Solicitation Number

N65236-01-R-0016

Response Due

January 5, 2007

Point of Contact

Bill Tobin, Contract Specialist, (843) 218-5950, Lisa L. Rosenbaum, Contracting Officer

E-Mail Address

To contact the contract specialist click on the link (tobinb@spawar.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N65236-01-R-0016 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 97-24. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract. The NAICS is 334511 and the size standard is 750 employees. SPAWAR System Center Charleston has a requirement for one (1) rackmount digitizer workstation designed to (a) acquire time based parameters of radar signals, (b) acquire signal data by continuous and burst digitizing with variable digitizing rate, and (c) run special purpose software. The equipment required consists of a digitizer, a separate OKTEL type videodisk remote control panel, and a computer. The manufacturer shall provide for the following deliverables: Digitizer, OKTEL type videodisk remote control panel, ancillary cables, mounting hardware, Digitizer manuals (1. Hardware -- operation, functional description, maintenance (i.e. schematics and troubleshooting directions) & 2. Software -- operation, functional description, installation and setup, troubleshooting), Computer, Computer manuals, software licenses, original software media, installation and integration of the computer supplied by this procurement, one-time training class for approximately 5 individuals in operation of digitizer and computer model-specific functions, provision for technical support (normal workweek hours, by telephone for the life of the unit), and a one-year return-to-factory repair warranty. The rackmount digitizer will be a single-channel analog-to-digital converter, with sample rate variable from 5k to 150 Mega samples per second, a time based digitizing mode, 512 Mbytes of storage, and data playback/transfer capability. The computer is to be a rackmount UNIX based unit. The rackmount digitizer/remote control panel shall have at least the following minimum specifications: One channel with record and playback capabilities. Provision shall exist for addition of a second channel through simple installation of additional modules (i.e., no major rework.) The digitizer shall have the following operating modes: Continuous analog-to-digital (CAD) Burst analog-to-digital (BAD) Time based digitizer (TBD) Serial digital (bit-for-baud). Selection of mode will be accomplished solely via graphical user interface (GUI) application software on the host computer, except for CAD mode which will have additional control input via hardware control panel (OKTEL type videodisk). TBD mode shall have submodes: Time of arrival only (TOA), TOA and PW (pulse width), TOA and PW and PA (peak amplitude). Digitizing rates for CAD and BAD shall be from a minimum of 5kHz to at least 150 Mega samples per second. Digitizing rate used at a particular instance shall be determined by GUI selection or by external clock signal. For control of internal rate generation, the digitizer shall include an internal reference clock with a stability of 2 parts per million. The digitizer shall have provision to accept an external reference clock of 10MHz, plus or minus 1 percent. For the external sampling rate clock signal, the digitizer shall accept signals conforming to requirements of emitter coupled logic (ECL) standards, and transistor-transistor logic (TTL). The digitizer shall have a minimum of 12 bits of amplitude quantization at rates up to 150 million samples per second. The digitizer shall have a least 512 megabytes of SDRAM memory for the one channel. Provision shall exist for expansion of memory up to 16 Gigabytes. The digitizer shall be able to accommodate input pulse rates up to 1 Mega pulses/second. The digitizer shall be able to accommodate input voltage levels on the order of 2 volts peak-peak or 0 to +2 volts, and provide adjustable offset of up to +/- 2.5 volts. Such ranges and offsets to be selectable and adjustable via the GUI. Dynamic range must be a minimum of 65 dB at 12-bit quantization. The digitizer/OKTEL type remote control panel shall function as a reproducer to continuously reproduce the recorded data sample, or a selected subsection. The playback shall include a mode to repetitively playback the entire recorded sample file, or to select any portion of the memory and reproduce only that segment, and a feature to step through the memory in operator specified blocks of memory. The digitizer/ and OKTEL type remote control panel shall have a feature to transfer the entire, or any specific fraction of the recorded memory in any of the following standard data formats: MARTES, WHIPPOORWIL, MOCKINGBIRD, MIDAS, and BSI native binary. The digitizer shall include an internal time code capability to process the following IRIG standard codes: A, B, G, XR3, and 2137. Provision for accepting parallel digital data words representing time of day as supplied by generic time code generator/translator such as Kode Model 175 is required. Such parallel data words shall be stored in a timely manner as part of designated file types compatible with GFE software packages cited elsewhere. A provision for future implementation of frequency translator function is required. The translator function shall include capability to accept intermediate frequency (IF) signals out of a receiver in range of 0 to 75 MHz at voltage levels typical of current receiver technology (e.g. BEA Systems WJ8615P UHF receiver). The translator function shall be capable of translating/converting center frequency down to user selected value in the range 0 to 75 MHz. The digitizer shall also function as a throughput digitizer to transfer digitized data to a host computer via optional high-speed link. The digitizer/control panel shall provide all the necessary software to control the entire range of functions performed by this system from TBD computer. The equipment will accept control commands and transfer data in and out by using industry standard 'fast Ethernet' protocol and interface hardware. Any hard drives that are part of the digitizer will be mounted so as to be removable by user via front panel without tools. Operation and maintenance manual(s) shall be provided. The digitizer and control panel shall be designed to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. Digitizer size to be on order of depth 28 inches or less, height 10.5 inches or less. Weight to be 50 pounds or less. All signal and data input and output connections shall be rear mounted. The power requirement is nominally 60 Hz, 120 volts AC. The environmental requirement is nominally 72 degrees at 50 percent humidity. On site installation, systems check, and operator and maintenance personnel familiarization and training to be performed at user site by the manufacturer. The rackmount computer shall have a Re-Writable compact disk (CD-RW) and also be able to read standard CD's to enable loading software for new installations. The operating system shall be Sun-Solaris most recent version (at least version 2.6). System features of the rackmount computer: Sun UltraSparc processor, 440 MHz or faster clock rate with 2MB cache module 512 Mbytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) 36 GB or larger SCSI hard drive (Ultra 160 10K minimum speed, SCA HDw/80 pin) ultra wide SCSI interface Sun mouse and Sun keyboard High performance 3D PCI video to support dense technical graphics PCI Sound Card (16 bit stereo sound) Aluminum Rackmount ATX case size to be on order of depth 28 inches or less, height 7 inches or less with minimum 300 watt power supply, Floppy drive: 1.44 MB 3.5 inch Re-Writable CD (CD-RW), latest model and capability with software Internal LVD SCSI-3 Terminator LVD SCSI Cable for 3 devices 2.0/4.0GB 4mm DAT backup drive for system backups (5.25" mounting) 10/100 Mbit Ethernet on-board 5yr labor, 3yr limited part warranty Rack Box Assembly User Manual Solaris License+UltraSparc Media Display for the rackmount computer will be a high brightness/contrast flat panel display. The display should be minimum of 20-inch flat panel model to be fit in 19-inch rack, Nominal operating voltage is 60 HZ, 120 VAC. The provisions at the following FAR clauses are applicable: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation). The provisions at the following DFAR clauses are applicable: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and 252.212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation). Note 1 applies. The subject procurement is a total small business set-aside. Proposals including information indicating conformance to the above specifications, offeror's representations and certifications and a cost proposal are to be sent to Bill Tobin at tobinb@spawar.navy.mil on or before 07 MAY 2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010501/58SOL009.HTM (W-117 SN50K5L8)