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A combined synopsis/solicitation (COMBO) for brand name Airtel equipment/software shall be posted to FBO as an unrestricted requirement. This action will result in a new, firm-fixed price purchase order.

Brand Name Product manufacturer: Airtel Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN).

Test Tool Application Software configuration:

Product ID: ATE-ATN/FANS Suite Software ( bundle which simulates ATN-B1 ground systems (CM/CPDLC) and Future Air Navigation System (FANS) ground systems (AFN/CPDLC/ADS-C), Two instances (each) of software consisting of 4 items:

(1.) Product PC- ACARS-GS software to conduct Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) Aeronautical Radio Incorporated standard (ARINC 618) testing against Aircraft over VHF-simulates a Plain Old ACARS (POA) Ground Station. Two single use perpetual licenses. Estimated price:

(2.) Product PVDL-GS software to conduct VHF Digital Link (VDL) mode 2 (ARINC 631) testing against an Aircraft over VHF - simulates VDL mode 2 Ground Station. Two single use perpetual licenses. Estimated Price:

(3.) Product Ground Manual Tool (GMT-FANS) software to conduct DO-258A/ED-100A inter-op testing against a FANS equipped Aircraft over VHF- simulates FANS Ground Network and ATC. Two single use perpetual licenses. Estimated Price:

(4.) Product GMT-ATN software to conduct DO-280B/ED-110B inter-op testing against an ATN equipped Aircraft over VHF- simulates ATN Ground Network and ATC. Two single use perpetual licenses. Estimated Price:

Test Tool Hardware: Product Multi Test Platform - MTP-100 (Estimated Price ). Portable aviation data link test set that can be supplied with various customer selected software applications for Radio Frequency (RF) monitoring or for emulating either ground systems or data link equipped aircraft. Two platforms for software bundle (ATE-ATN/FANS).

Software warranty included and maintenance 12 months from product delivery date. Includes software updates.

Hardware warranty and maintenance one year from date of delivery. Replacement unit if problem cannot be fixed. Training included at customer site one week or 5 business days.

Total estimated value of the order . The procurement configuration provides the DOD government core mission support flexibility and a testing method with minimum limitations or restrictions for legacy, advanced and rapid ever changing test requirements.

Type of Funds: 3600

Delivery Date: 60 days ADC

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The Airtel ATN manufactured products are unique, highly specialized and essential to the Government's requirements. The brand name products are the only items capable of meeting the Government's testing requirements. No known product by any other manufacturer exists with test platform features at the level or parameters provided by Airtel to test aircraft or ground systems, monitor VDL traffic and have Aircraft Test Equipment (ATE) to validate ACARS, FANS and ATN data link.

Market research was conducted by the 47 CTS and AFTC/PZIOAB. A Sources Sought Synopsis was posted to FBO and a Request for Information was sent to all NetCentric Product vendors. Only resellers of the brand name product were identified. No other manufacturer's/developer's product was identified that meets the government required capabilities.

As detailed in Section VI, extensive market research was conducted. Other equipment was considered but none have the extensive capabilities to fully meet all specifications necessary to complete our ongoing tests. The 47th will continue to evaluate other equipment to determine if future efficiencies/economies can be gained. At that time, the 47th will strive for competition among vendors.

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