SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- AN/TPS-59(V)3 Radar System Data Processing Group Refresh
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- MC2ILK060002
- Response Due
- 1/13/2006
- Archive Date
- 1/20/2006
- Description
- The United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Weapons and Sensors Development and Integration (MC2I), Program Manager, Radar Systems is seeking information, from industry, on the ability to produce a technical refresh to eliminate the existing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and parts obsolescence issues within the currently fielded AN/TPS-59(V)3 Radar System Data Processing Group OL-576/TPS-59(V)3. The AN/TPS-59 (V)3 Radar System is the MAGTF?s means of detecting, identifying, tracking, and reporting all Air Breathing Targets (ABTs) and Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBMs) within the MAGTF's area of responsibility. The primary mission of the Radar System is to provide Long-range Air Surveillance of ABTs, Ground Controlled Intercept (GCI) and TBM surveillance capability. The five primary components of the AN/TPS-59(V)3 radar system are the antenna group, the OL-576/TPS-59(V)3 Data Processing Group (electronics shelter), power distribution unit, SET 15 and the maintenance shelter. The electronics shelter houses the electronics and data processing/display equipment. Responders should provide their approach to technically refresh the Data Processing Group while, at a minimum, maintaining the current functionality of the radar system, as outlined in the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long Range Radar (3-DELRR) (NO. CCC 11.6); ORD Change 4. The technically refreshed AN/TPS-59(V)3 Radar System Data Processing Group will require connection to, and interoperability with, the current AN/TPS-59(V)3 Antenna-Transmitter Receiver Group [antenna array] including IFF antenna, Power Distribution Unit, SET 15 Equipment Group, the AN/MSQ-124 Air Defense Communications Platform (ADCP), the AN/TYQ-23(V)4 Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM), and the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). The radar must provide the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) with real-time display of all air activity and must be rugged enough to support a wide range of operations in all types of weather and terrain conditions. The Radar System must provide Antiair Warfare (AAW) units of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) with sufficient advanced warning and target information to allow for threat evaluation and responsive action, including air raid warning of targeted forces and neutralization of the threat. The Radar System must provide air controllers with a precise air picture of sufficient quality to conduct close control of individual aircraft under a wide range of environmental and operational conditions; with integrated Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS), Identification Friend or Foe, Mark XII/XIIA System (AIMS) Interrogator, Cryptographic and ancillary equipment; with all Electronic Counter-Counter Measure (ECCM) capabilities and performance; with interface to the decoy for electronic protection; and two air controller positions to conduct GCI from the Data Processing Group shelter. In support of ABTs and Theater Missile Defense (TMD) operations, the radar must have the capability, in the interim, to! disseminate TBM target information to the ADCP as well as ABT and TBM target data to the TAOM. Additionally, the radar must have the ability to disseminate all ABT and TBM information to the CAC2S through the use of open architecture, to include interoperability with Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP), Composite Tracking Network (CTN) and Netted Sensors for dissemination to all air defense agencies (Marine Corps and Joint Services) and Surface to Air Missile (SAM) firing batteries (Marine Corps and Joint Services) by way of a common digital data link, standard cryptographic equipment and open architecture. The mature system must provide target information to the Marine Corps SAM system and accept cues from external sensors. The AN/TPS-59(V)3 Radar System must contribute to the MAGTF?s ability to integrate air defense assets, both within the Marine Corps and across a joint interface. In support of its TMD role, the updated Data Processing Group must also improve on target processing capability, detection and tracking, and survivability. All intraoperability/interoperability to external systems must be via secure cryptographic data links; embedded and/or appliqu? cryptographic devices are preferred. Responders should provide their approach to migrating the existing software, hardware, and firmware to an open architecture, and address information security considerations. Maximum use of advanced technology in the Data Processing Group design is highly encouraged for maximum benefit of producing a complete system that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long Range Radar (3-DELRR) (NO. CCC 11.6); ORD Change 4. Responders should address their approach to the utilization of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) hardware in the Data Processing Group shelter. The use of items from the Marine Corps Common Hardware Suite (MCHS) is required if qualified processors exist within the MCHS. Information Assurance (IA), including testing and certification(s), must be addressed and performed, with the accreditation boundary to include the entire AN/TPS-5 9(V)3 Radar System; the contractor will update the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), accordingly. In addition, respondents should address all changes to the cooling and power requirements for the control shelter. The logistical footprint of the Data Processing Group shelter must meet a threshold of the existing S-280 shelter and an objective of an S-788/G shelter or smaller, while maintaining the performance outlined in the 3-DELRR ORD. The respondent should address supportability considerations in the design and development of the upgraded Data Processing Group, to include complete support for sustainment throughout the life of the AN/TPS-59(V)3 Radar System. The refreshed Data Processing Group will use the same organizational to depot level maintenance concept as the current Data Processing Group shelter. In presenting the maintenance and support philosophy, responders should address reduction of obsolescence and DMS; extend the life cycle of the radar; propose Total Ownership Cost Reduction (TOCR) initiatives. The responders should describe how Performance Monitoring/Fault Location (PM/FL) software will be rewritten to detect, identify and locate faults within the refreshed Data Processing Group shelter along with legacy components. Performance Based Logistics (PBL) and maintenance concepts that reduce the amount of life cycle cost to the using unit should be addressed and included in the overall design of the system. Of particular interest are support concepts that will improve Mean Logistics Delay Time to the Fleet and minimize the government?s risks associated with future DMS issues. After initial fielding of the refreshed Data Processing Group a business case analysis will be performed and a separate life cycle sustainment contract may be awarded. Supportability considerations should also address seabased logistics and integrated data environment capabilities. This effort will provide a technology refresh for the AN/TPS-59(V)3 Data Processing Group to eliminate existing DMS and obsolescence issues while maintaining current system performance requirements. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The contract for the technology refresh will be performed in phases. Testing will be performed on a first article before full rate production will be procured. Respondents are requested to submit their approach to refresh the AN/TPS-59(V)3 Data Processing Group. The submission should address the specific engineering and logistic considerations identified in this RFI. In addition, respondents should provide an estimated cost for completion of eleven Data Processing Group environments and should provide a projected delivery schedule. Any information that may be proprietary in regards to software code, firmware and hardware should be identified in the response. Contractors are invited to read (only) the 3-DELRR ORD, Change 4 and the AN/TPS-59(V)3 System Specification at Anteon Corporation (16 Center St. Suite 109, Stafford, Virginia 22556) by coordinating a visit request in advance with Mr. Richard Speight at (540) 288-3144. Questions/comments and general responses should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Graham Oliff Jr, by 13 January 2006. Please submit all information to Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: A/C Contracts/Mr. Graham Oliff Jr., 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134-6050. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, OR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
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