75-005M-23_1300898209 Specs ao 18 July.pdf

RFI No.: N00173-23-RFI-TJ01

Specification: Dropsonde

SPECIFICATIONS

DROPSONDE ATMOSPHERIC PROFILERS FOR JOINT RESEARCH CAMPAIGN

1. Background:

The Naval Research Laboratory Marine Meteorology Division (NRL-MMD) requires dropsonde atmospheric profilers to observe and research Atlantic Basin tropical cyclones and other tropical weather phenomena, as part of a joint effort with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In this joint effort NOAA is providing their aircraft platforms, including the WP-3D and G-IV aircraft which are used for their ongoing operational and research hurricane reconnaissance missions. The NOAA WP-3D and G-IV aircraft are currently fitted with the specifically designed launcher and the Airborne Vertical Atmospheric Profiling System (AVAPS), which are only compatible with the Visala RD-41 Dropsonde. NOAA’s use of the Vaisala RD-41 dropsonde has resulted in extensive existing framework of software and scientific expertise in the interpretation and quality control of RD-41 dropsonde observations in tropical cyclone conditions.

2. Specifications:

295 state of the art dropsonde atmospheric profilers that meet the following requirements:

a. Shall be compatible with the current dropsonde launcher and software, Airborne Vertical Atmospheric Profiling System (AVAPS), currently installed on the NOAA WP-3D and G-IV Aircraft.

b. Shall be capable of providing observations of pressure, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and wind direction at a rate of at least 2 Hz as the instrument falls from the aircraft to the ocean surface.

c. Have a proven track record of reliably recording recording the observations and transmitting them back to the NOAA G-IV and WP-3D aircraft while in intense hurricane conditions, including heavy precipitation, strong winds, and extreme turbulence in the past 3 years.

d. Able to be delivered within 60 - 90 days of contract award.

3. Warranty

The vendor shall provide a twelve (12) month warranty from the date of delivery at the NRL site, including all parts and labor and telephone response during normal business hours with 3 day or less on site response to breakdowns.

4. Documentation

Vendor shall provide electronic copies of the following:

a. Full operating instructions.

b. Mechanical outline and dimensions

c. Troubleshooting manual for common servicing and repairs of electrical, mechanical and computer software problems

5. Delivery Terms:

RFI No.: N00173-23-RFI-TJ01

Specification: Dropsonde

a. Delivery is FOB Destination.

b. The contractor shall deliver supplies, all transportation charges paid, in accordance with FAR

52.247-34, FoB Destination (NOV 1991)

c. Inspection and acceptance will be accomplished by the Authorized Government Representative

(AGR) designated below. (To be completed at award)

d. Final Inspection and acceptance of all items delivered will be performed at the Delivery Address as follows:

NPS-CIRPAS Airborne Research Facility Attn: Anthony Bucholtz 3200 Imjin Rd, Suite A Marina, CA 93933-5101

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms: Payments will be made after Final Acceptance by the Government.