Synopsys_of_proposed_contract_action.pdf

Synopsys of proposed contract action for Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems to provide CEESIM Spares as listed below:

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division (PZIE), on behalf of the 412th Electronic Warfare Group (EWG), Edwards AFB, CA, intends to issue a task order to Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems, on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) through GSA Alliant government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) #GS00Q09BGD0056 to acquire the following:

Scope - CEESIM Hardware Spares

The developer will deliver the following spares for CEESIM.

ITEM QTY PART NUMBER

Solid State Amplifiers (SSA) 2 – 6 GHz 2 A9040-020601 Pulse Router Boards (PRB) Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) 2 909-6008036-02 Generator Processor 3 (GP3) 2 903-6008114-01 Advanced Pulse Generators (APG) Drawer 2 1113-4F4EJ01-01 Reference Generator (REFGEN) Assembly 1 920-4000002-01

Scope – High Speed Calibration Upgrade (HSCU)

The developer will deliver a capability to perform the following:

Reduce the Transmit Attenuator Linearization (TA LIN) calibration from four (4) hours per channel to 15 – 30 minutes per channel Provide a mobile HSCU cart suitable for smooth transport/storage, to include transport over the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) “hardback” The HSCU shall be Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) shielded Ensure that the HSCU will work individually with both the Digital Generation System

(DGS) and the Portable Calibration Unit (PCU), but it must not require use of both the DGS and PCU at the same time

Execute both CEESIM calibration and at least the Radio Frequency (RF) Accuracy Test subset of the CEESIM Fault Test function

In addition the following is required:

Work will be integrated in along with the overall CEESIM Improvement &

Modernization Program Lifecycle Extension (CIMPLEX) Phase 3C project. This includes the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance test (SAT)

Deliver an updated Operations and Maintenance Manual

HSCU Hardware Purchases

ITEM QTY PART NUMBER

N5232A 4P Precision Network Analyzer

(PNA) L Network Analyzer 1 A9031-000024

PNA Hard Drive (HDD) (Spare) 1 A3006-000254

PWR MTR, PEAK .01-18, DL CH 1 A9031-300010

Continuous Wave (CW) POWER

SENSOR WITH 25FT CABLE 1 A9031-310021

SENSOR, PK/CW, .1-18GHz 1 A9031-310011

PEAK POWER SENSOR CABLE 25FT 1 A9031-310022

Cart (1/2) Bay and Infrastructure 1 Part number TBD

The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

The statutory authority which permits a fair opportunity exception for this acquisition is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). This authority is supported by an approved Fair Opportunity Exception (FOE) letter. It is the Government’s intent to proceed with as a single source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334515. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. The NAICS used under GWAC Contract # GS00Q09BGD0056 is 541512 “Computer Systems Design Services”.

This notice neither constitutes an RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer, Mr. Falilou Diouck. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593.

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Falilou Diouck, AFTC/PZIEB, (661) 277-8454 or Michele Cameron, AFTC/PZIEB (661) 277-8536. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.