N3319119Q9001_9_Sources_Sought.doc

Sources Sought

1. GNSS Survey Package

2. Posted on: 17 May 2019

3. N33191 NAVFAC EURAFSWA PSC 817 Box 51 FPO AE Naples

4. NAICS 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

5. FSC 5895 - MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

6. N3319119Q9001

7. Response Date: 3 June 2019

8. Archive Date: 15 days after closing

9. Contact Point: Magdalena Guerra at magdalena.guerra@eu.navy.mil and Brian Griffin at brian.d.griffin@eu.navy.mil.

10. The purpose of this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for Market Research ONLY to determine interest and capability of potential qualified firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought Notice. NO SOLICITATION is available at this time. All responses shall be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for an anticipated future acquisition. This is not a follow-on contract. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

11. The requirement will include but is not limited to the following survey equipment and training:

This equipment will be used to perform RTK Surveying, and to establish survey ground control points at various sites in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. See image below for conceptual package configuration.

1. In order to minimize the number of separate parts so as to simplify transportation, setup and configuration, integrated units that include both the GNSS Receiver and Antenna, and the radio transmitter/receiver, all in a single unit are required.

2. The quoted equipment must be suitable for transportation via commercial airlines and must come with cases or bags suitable for protecting the equipment from damage during shipment between sites.

3. Each GNSS Survey Package shall include 2 GNSS receivers. Each GNSS receiver shall be capable of operating as a Base station or as a Rover, and come complete and ready for RTK surveying (for example, each Receiver must include antennas to receive the RTK signal). The receivers must comply with the following minimum specifications:

a. Advanced GNSS chips with minimum of 440 channels

b. Satellite signals tracked simultaneously:

i. GPS: L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E, L5

ii. GLONASS: L1C/A, L1P, L2C/A, L2P, L3

iii. SBAS: L1C/A, L5

iv. Galileo: E1, E5a, E5B

v. BeiDou (COMPASS): B1, B2.

c. Position Rate: up to 20Hz

d. RTK Position Accuracy:

i. Horizontal: 8mm + 1 ppm RMS

ii. Vertical: 15mm + 1 ppm RMS

e. Removable, Rechargeable Battery capable of providing 3.5 hour runtime when operating in Base receive/transmit @ 2.0 W mode, and 5 hours in receive only (rover) mode.

f. Environmental

i. Operating temperature range (0 degrees F to 130 degrees F)

ii. IP67 waterproof and dustproof

iii. Shock and Vibration: designed to survive a 2 m pole drop onto concrete.

g. Communication

i. Fully integrated sealed radio modem, 450 MHz wide band receiver/transmitter with frequency range of 410 MHz to 470 MHz, including the ability to change the operating frequency.

ii. Transmit Power: user adjustable up to 2 W

iii. Bluetooth: fully integrated, fully sealed 2.4 GHz communication port

iv. WiFi: 802.11 b,g access point and client mode, WPA/WPA2/WEP64/WEP128 encryption.

v. External communications device access supported on Serial, USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth ports

vi. WEBUI: Allows user to connect via WiFi from a computer or smartphone, and using a web browser, configure receiver settings and download data files.

vii. Supported Data Formats: CMR+, CMRx, RTCM 2.1, RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0, RTCM 3.1, input and output

4. In addition to the two GNSS receivers specified in Item 4, each GNSS Survey Package shall include the following:

a. Controller. One (1) for each package.

i. Controller is used in conjunction with the Rover to collect points, features and attributes.

ii. Integrated Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11 b/g for communication with the Rover.

iii. Integrated 5 MP auto focus camera.

iv. Appropriate cable included as a backup method of connecting and communicating with the Rover.

v. Mounting hardware to attach the controller to the pole

b. Base Power Kit. One (1) for each package.

i. This is a small external battery pack for providing additional power to the base station (Note that a large heavy automobile size battery is not acceptable) See the conceptual system image under Item 1 which shows the battery pack mounted to the base station tripod.

ii. All necessary cabling to connect and power the base station.

iii. Battery charger that can operate on both American 115 Volts AC and European 240 Volts AC.

c. Standard quick clamp tripod that matches the proposed GNSS survey package. Two (2) for each package.

i. Adjustable height, 2 meters.

d. Range Pole. One (1) for each package.

i. 2.5 Meter Carbon Fiber Telescopic Range Pole.

e. Tribrach. One (1) for each package.

i. 3 pin type with optical plummet and necessary adapter (typically 5/8)

f. Base Station Extension. One (1) for each package.

i. (~.15m) “quickclamp”

g. Radio Antenna Kit. One (1) for each package.

i. 5db Gain antenna

ii. Mounting pole for antenna (~1.8m) with mount

iii. Cable for radio antenna (~4.6 m)

h. Receiver Battery charger Kit. One (1) for each package.

i. Battery charger that can operate on both American 115 Volts AC and European 240 Volts AC.

ii. A vehicle charging adapter

iii. A spare battery for each receiver.

i. Post-Processing License. One (1) license for each package.

i. Proposed System compatible software license to efficiently edit, process, and adjust the field collected geospatial data

j. Range Finder. One (1) for each package

i. A device to make measurements to offset the GNSS when unable to directly take a position in the correct location due to over hangs, obstructions, or access.

ii. The range finder should be able to measure distance in direction from the desired position in the GNSS unit.

iii. The Range Finder shall be compatible with the GNSS hardware & software.

5. Other Required Items missing from the RFQ.

a. The proposer shall include any required items, missing from items 4 and 5 above, necessary for the system to function for the stated purpose listed in Item 1.

b. The contractor shall provide a detailed list of all equipment prior to purchase for the Contractor Administrator and Project Manager to approve.

6. Option on Training for GNSS Equipment.

a. The proposer shall provide a minimum of 16 hours of training on the purchased equipment after its delivery.

b. Training shall be provided for approximately 20 people and shall include hands on use of the equipment and field exercises.

c. Training shall include but is not limited to:

i. Basic Set Up

1. Including Changing radio frequency

2. Changing specifications & menu options.

ii. GNSS Data Collection

iii. Connecting multiple rover stations to a single base station.

iv. Connecting a single rover to multiple base stations.

v. Utilizing rover unit without the base station.

vi. Utilizing just the controller without the base station nor the rover.

vii. Utilizing the range finder.

viii. Use the tilt correct/angle off set functions.

ix. Post Processing Software

x. Creation and utilization of data dictionary.

A. Delivery of GNSS Survey Package

1. Deliver of all items will be to Naval Support Activity Naples, Naples, Italy

2. Delivery is to be within 90 days of purchase.

B. ITEM Description

2 each GNSS Receivers

1 each Controller

1 each Base Power Kit

2 each Standard quick clamp tripod

1 each Range Pole

1 each Tribrach

1 each Base Station Extension

1 each Radio Antenna Kit

1 each Post Processing License

1 each Range Finder

Other Required Items

Quote for Optional Training

12. The annual size standard is $250M

13. This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.

14. Procurement Method: Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation/Solicitation for Commercial Items. Price shall be inclusive of all applicable Taxes, VATs, Tariffs and Fees. Price shall also be inclusive of all import duty, delivery fees and any and all fees to make delivery in accordance with the scope of work.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining the acquisition strategy. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this announcement. It is requested that interested sources submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single-spaced, 10 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services identified in the above project information. If you can meet all of the requirements for this project and the information in the questionnaire, please respond to this sources sought synopsis by email to Magdalena Guerra at magdalena.guerra@eu.navy.mil and Brian Griffin at brian.d.griffin@eu.navy.mil.

Response must be received no later than 15:00 Central European Time (CET) on 3 June 2019. Late responses may be considered, however interested parties are advised that an acquisition strategy decision will be approved shortly after the deadline, and as such the Government reserves the right to disregard late responses.

Offerors can view and/or download the solicitation, and any attachments, at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ when it becomes available.