U.S. Special Operations Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K, Bldg 401, Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

16 -- MULTIBAND, F6 RADIO AND CONTROL HEAD SOL USZA95-97-R-0036 DUE 082097 POC Linda Diedrich, 757-878-5223, x240, Richard J. Cooney, x251 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, ldiedric@tapo.eustis.army.mil or rcooney@tapo.eustis.army.mil. MULTIBAND (F6) RADIO AND CONTROL HEAD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal, USZA95-97-R-0036. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 1615 and the business size standard is 1000 employees. This sole source requirement is for the purchase of up to 183 each Multiband F6 Radios, P/N 629F-6, and up to 183 each Control Heads, P/N 379F-16, which are considered commercial items and are manufactured by Rockwell International Corporation, Collins Avionics and Communications Division, 350 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498. Rockwell is the only known manufacturer of a radio and control head that meets all of the Government's technical requirements identified below including AFADP and Improved Data Modem compatibility, SINCGARS, Link 4, Link 11, and 8.33 KHz Channel Spacing. Rockwell's radio and control head meets space availability in the aircraft, no extensive aircraft rewiring is necessary due to the location of the connectors, and allows for growth without redesign. The radio and control head work as a matched set. This requirement will result in a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract. The ordering period will be from contract award for a 3 year period. A minimum order quantity of one each Multiband (J6) Radio and one each Control Head shall be established; however, an initial order for fifty-six (56) each Multiband (J6) Radios and 56 each Control Heads with delivery in April 1998 is anticipated. CLIN 0001AA shall be established for the Multiband (J6) Radio and CLIN 0001AB for the Control Head. The radio must meet the following: Have a frequency range of 30-400 MHz with voice and data with the capability of simplex two-way communication both ECCM/non-ECCM and half-duplex on the maritime channels and SATCOM. The radio must have multi-channel capability Line of Sight (LOS) or Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) with embedded Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and Communication Security (COMSEC) (ANDVT, KY-58 and KG-84A). The radio must be controllable via a 1553 Bus and a remote control head. Additionally, the radio must be able to scan 4-channels, have 8.33 kHz channels on VHF-AM, do CASS/DICASS command links, compatible with Link 11, Link 4A, AFAPD, IDM and ATHS. The following frequency ranges are required: a. Transmit & receive: (1) 30.00 thru 87.975 MHz (FM), (2) 118.00 thru 135.975 MHz (AM), (3) 136.00 thru 155.975 MHz (AM & FM)(Default is AM), (4) 156.00 thru 173.975 MHz (FM), (5) 225.00 thru 399.975 MHz (AM), b. Receive only: thru 117.975 MHz (AM). AM and FM ECCM Modes include: a. Have Quick, b. Have Quick II, c. SINCGARS V. BLOS in UHF range includes: (a) Voice and Data, (b) FM & PM non-processed 5 and 25 kHz channels (MIL-STD-188-181), (c) 5kHz DAMA per MIL-STD-188-182, (d) 25 kHz DAMA per MIL-STD-188-183, (e) Capability of: (1) Fleet Satellite (FLTSAT), (2) Commercial Leased Sat (LEASAT), MARISAT (GAPFILLER), (3) UHF Follow-on satellite systems (UFO). Communications shall be compatible at a minimum with the following: a. AN/PSC-5 (EMUT), b. AN/USC-42 (V)1 & 2, c. UHF DAMA Network Control Station, d. DAMA Semi-Automatic Controller (SAC), e. AN/WSC-3, f. AN/ARC-164, 182, 186, 187, 201, 210. Physical requirements of the radio include: a. Weight not to exceed: (1) RT -- 14 lbs, (2) Control Head -- 3 lbs., b. Dimensions include: (1) RT -- NTE 5.6" height x 5.0" width x 9.75" depth, (2) Control Head -- NTE 2.25" height x 5.75" width x 5.50" depth and must be mountable in a standard DZUS rail, c. Input Power is 28 VDC with under voltage protection (must meet all MIL-STD-704D requirements), d. Output Power includes (1) FM/PM 15-23 Watts, (2) AM 10-15 Watts. P3I to the FAA TDMA. Data rates: up to 80,000 bits per second. Control head shall be NVIS compatible per MIL-I-85485A Type I, Class A (Blue, Green) and Class B (all colors). The RT and control head must pass all of the environmental test requirements (similar to MIL-STD-810E) and EMI test requirements of ADS-37A-PRF. Copies of the testing requirements can be obtained from the Contract Specialist, Linda Diedrich at 757-878-5223, x240 or the Procuring Contracting Officer, Mr. Richard Cooney, x251. The RT must be compatible with the currently installed power amplifier (Unique Systems, Inc., P/N US22/40/100LN). The RT must have an independent 121.4/243 MHz Guard receiver. If a proposal is submitted on an equal product, the manufacturer's name, brand, model or part number along with a complete description/literature shall be submitted The contractor must demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds all of the requirements listed in the specifications cited above. This shall include, but not be limited to, test plans and/or test reports demonstrating compliance with the above cited requirements and substantiation that the unit will operate with the power amplifier currently installed on the aircraft. Only technically acceptable offers from responsible sources will be considered for award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no addenda applies. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with the offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: All material shipped under this contract shall be packaged and packed to conform with carrier requirements per FAR 52.247-30, FOB Origin, incorporated by reference into this solicitation. The package shall be clearly marked with the Shipping Address as follows so that easy identification without opening the package can be determined: MSSA/CRP, HHC 160th SOAR, Attn: AOAV-SI, Dortch/Linder, x1968, Bldg 7262, Hangar 15, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-5738 (W80N5C). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition to include 52.230-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate 1", 52.203-10 "Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity", 52.219-8 "Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns", 52.219-9 "Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan", 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity", 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans", 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers", 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era", 52.247-64 "Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels". In addition to the foregoing FAR provisions, the following DFARS provisions are applicable: 252.225-7006 "Buy American Act Trade Agreement Balance of Payments Program Certificate", 252.212-7000 "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items" (Note a completed copy must be returned with your offer), 252.212-7001 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions for Commercial Items" the following particular provisions cited within 252.205-7000 "Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders", 252.219-7003 "Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan", 252.219-7006 "Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alternate 1)", 252.225-7001 "Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program", 252.225-7007 "Trade Agreements", 252.225-7012 "Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities", and 252.225-7014 "Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals". Proposals must be delivered to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K, (Attn: Linda Diedrich or Richard Cooney), Bldg 401, Lee Blvd, Ft. Eustis, VA 23604-5577, telephone 757-878-5223, x251 (or Linda Diedrich, 757-878-5223, x240) no later than 1500 (3:00 p.m.) EST, 18 August 1997. This solicitation is subject to FAR 52.215-10 "Late Submissions, Modifications and Withdrawals of Proposals". Note: "The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days (IAW FAR 5.203(a)) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement." (0217)

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