SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Audio Video (FC-AV) Converter Box
- Notice Date
- 11/14/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F1S0AF6292B004
- Response Due
- 11/29/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/6/2007
- Description
- The 412 TENG/Instrumentation Division, Edwards AFB, CA has a requirement for 1 each 6-Channel Fiber Channel-Audio Video (FC-AV) Converter and 2 each 4-Channel upgrade of an existing unit. Please note that this synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide 1 each 6-Channel Fiber Channel-Audio Video (FC-AV) Converter and 2 each 4-Channel Upgrade of an existing unit. The items are required to be delivered NLT Febuary 28, 2007 due to critical mission impacts; Requirements: Line 1: 6-Channel Fiber Channel-Audio Video (FC-AV) Converter, Quantity 1 each; Line 2: 4-Channel Upgrade of an existing unit; Quantity 2 each; The upgrade entails adding an additional fiber optic module to each channel, adding firmware to switch between channels, wiring in switches to each channel, and reworking panels for new I/O. Specifications for the FC-AV: the converter box: Converts fiber-optic digital video to S-video. The S-video output is intended for a Heim Data Systems flight recorder. The converter is based on Great River Technology, Inc. Gravity FC-AV2 PMC cards that are compatible with the optical video link used in the C-130 Amp aircraft. Six of these cards are included in the FC-AV converter box, and each card accepts 2 FO inputs. A switch selects either Channel A or B. The optical video link between the C-130 Amp Mission Processor (MP) and the Rockwell-Collins MFD is a 1.5 bit/sec FC-AV implementation that accommodates the displays 60 Hz refresh rate. The display is XGA resolution with 24-bit specific needs of the C-130 Amp video system. The VGA and S-video outputs are automatically enabled upon power up. Additional FC-AV Converter Specifications: -Enclosure:19-inch 4U chassis; -Power Supply: TBD; -Video inputs: 12-channels (two groups of 6) with A/B switch, -1.5 Gbit/sec FC-AV; -1310 nm multi-mode fiber; -LC optical connectors; -Video outputs: 6-channels; -S-Video (4 pin Y/C); -Remotely located switch, switches between A or B group. Firms responding to this synopsis must identify their company?s capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the synopsis number and indicate whether or not that they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The NAICS code is 334220. The Small Business size standard is 750. The information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in December 2006. All responses may be sent via e-mail to Leonard.Buckless@edwards.af.mil or mailed to 412TW/PKDD, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, Attention: Leonard Buckless. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due in the office by Close of Business (COB), 29 November 2006.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Edwards AFB, CA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN01180615-W 20061116/061114220405 (fbodaily.com)
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