DATABUS NETWORK TESTER
This is a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) is seeking information about the capabilities of industry equipment for testing the types of databuses used on military aircraft. Any tester (or suite of testers) that can troubleshoot and fault isolate MIL-STD-1553A/B, ARINC 429, Ethernet, and DVI wiring problems are of particular interest. Hereafter, the acronym DBNT (Data Bus Network Tester(s) will be used to represent MIL-STD-1553A/B, ARINC 429, Ethernet and DVI bus testers. NAWCADLKE is seeking information from industry regarding DBNT test devices. Please provide the following information about a DBNT, or DBNT technology that is either under development or that is a product (or combination of products) supplied by your company / organization. In addition to providing the information requested, please provide the specific information relative to the following: 1) A general description of your DBNT product(s) / technology, and the projected turnaround for potential future products. 2) Identification of critical enabling technologies of your DBNT. Include the technology readiness level (TRL) of your DBNT product(s) / technology and a summary of any field usage, tests and demonstrations. 3) A general description addressing the following: Fault Isolation techniques (bus wiring segments / components, shorts-to-shield, crosstalk, etc.) Troubleshoot procedures for wiring on inactive / unpowered bus Single ended or multi ended test methods Measurement of signal loss / degradation Compatibility of instruments / testing methods with military on-aircraft maintenance environment (environmental standards, size, temperature range, EMI). Types of interfaces Stimulus test signals / waveforms 4) An overview of your DBNT concept of operation (including the user operating manual if available). 5) The power requirements of your DBNT, i.e. battery and/or AC. 6) The calibration requirements of your DBNT. Discuss if there is a calibration procedure in place. 7) The environmental test methods / standards that your DBNT has been subjected to, the results, and the environmental tesholds that the DBNT is approved to operate in (e.g. electromagnetic susceptibility or emissions, operating / storage temperature, humidity, and shock). 8) If applicable, provide information about any DoD contracts and what if any data products were submitted. Any commercial customer contracts or testimonials are also welcome. Please provide points of contact for any of these references. 9) Provide information about your company / organization including: a brief description of your company / organization, small / large business status, 8A status, hub-zone status, veteran / woman owned status, and any past or present Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) awards related to your DBNT. 10) Provide pertinent product datasheets. 11) Provide any additional information you think would be useful to consider in this RFI. 12) Provide any previous DoD contracts (to include GSA) in which your DBNT technology or product was sold to the Government. N68335-20-R-0154 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
3/11/20, 12:45 PM DATABUS NETWORK TESTER
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) is officially releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on a 100% Small Business Set-Aside competitive basis. This effort is for the procurement of up to approximately 273 Data Bus Network Testers (DBNT) under North American Industry Classification System Code 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. NAWCADLKE intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Four (4) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The full Solicitation SF1449 form "Solicitation N68335-20-R-0154" is attached to this notice. In order to receive copies of the Statement of Work, System Specification, and Contract Data Requirements Lists, interested offerors must be U. S. DoD Contractors with an approved DD2345. The System Specifications and Statement of Work are export controlled. Interested offerors must provide the office point of contact identified below with a copy of their current, approved form DD2345, 'MILITARILY CRITICAL TECHNICAL DATA AGREEMENT'. Once received and current JCP certification verified by NAVAIR, the documents listed above will be transmitted to you from NAVAIR via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) system, to the data custodian you have identified on the DD Form 2345. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), which can be accessed at www.sam.gov. Contractors must request the copies in writing from Mr. Domenick Davino at e-mail: domenick.davino@navy.mil. The response date for proposal submission is 26 April 2021. The point of contact is Domenick Davino, domenick.davino@navy.mil, 240-577-8088. All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via E-Mail. N68335-20-R-0154 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
3/25/21, 1:44 PM DATABUS NETWORK TESTER
Awarded contract N6833522D0025 to Southwest Inter Connect Inc for 6984122.00 on 2022-06-22. N68335-20-R-0154 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
6/23/22, 1:10 PM DATABUS NETWORK TESTER
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to solicit, negotiate, and award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, on a competitive basis for a quantity of two (2) Pilot-Production Units, and two hundred and fifty-four (254) Production units of the Data Bus Network Testers (DBNT), as well as the associated data deliverables, in support of PMA-260. The DBNT will be used at the Organizational Level of maintenance. The DBNT is the MIL-STD-1553 DBNT in NAVAIR inventory, and is experiencing parts obsolescence issues. The replacement DBNT is a portable, rugged, battery-powered "O"-Level tester for isolating faults on transmission lines and stubs of various aircraft data buses. A fleet wide survey of all the aircraft platforms within the Naval Air Enterprise identified the requirement for the replacement unit should incorporate an Ethernet requirement along with the MIL-STD-1553B. This notification is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist. Responses stating interest must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact to receive an RFP is Mr. Domenick Davino, Domenick.Davino@navy.mil, Code 2.5.2.1.2, 240-577-8088. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at: https://www.sam.gov/. It is mandatory to register with the SAM as your DUNs Number (Data Universal Numbering System) and your CAGE CODE (Commercial and Government Entity) code will be required to conduct business with the Department of Defense. N68335-20-R-0154 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
12/3/20, 5:15 PM