Antenna Test Range Modernization

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This Notice is published as a sole source announcement under the statutory authority at 10 USC 2304(c)(1), and regulatory authority at FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Army Contracting Command, APG Division E, Tobyhanna Division, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 intends to solicit and award a firm fixed-price supply contract with NSI-MI Technologies, 1125 Satellite Blvd., Suite 100, Suwanee, GA 30024, as the sole source to make operational an antenna testing and antenna pattern measurement capability on an existing outdoor range composed of Government facilities and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) measurement and recording electronics (physical hardware) and software (system and application) and the purchase of measurement and recording electronics, software and the refurbishment/remanufacture of an AZ/EL/AZ antenna positioner at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The NAICS Code is 334220 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

Solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, "Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items" and therefore will utilize simplified procedures for soliciting competition, evaluation, award documentation and notification that comply with FAR 13.1.

NSI-MI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the existing Antenna equipment located at TYAD. Additionally, NSI-MI is the sole designer, developer and integrator of the mechanical, electrical and software components. The technical data is proprietary to NSI-MI.

The following draft document may be updated, revised or changed throughout the Solicitation period. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred for contractor's time or materials expended in preparing information/response to this Notice and any subsequent Solicitation.

REQUIREMENTS:

SUMMARY OF SYSTEM:
TYAD will require NSI-MI Technologies to make operational an antenna testing and antenna pattern measurement capability on an existing outdoor range composed of Government facilities and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) measurement and recording electronics (physical hardware) and software (system and application). The purchase of measurement and recording electronics, software and the refurbishment/remanufacture of an AZ/EL/AZ antenna positioner were contracted by the Government under a previous contract from MI Technologies, Inc., Suwanee, GA to support the facilitation of the antenna range.

The existing outdoor antenna range is comprised of a "receive site" which is a raised 25 FT AGL steel platform with a positioning device to which the antenna under test (AUT) is mounted and a control room (control building) which will house the measurement and recording electronics and a "transmit site" which is a 330 FT AGL steel tower and a communications shelter at the base of the tower which will house the electronics that generate RF signal (source) frequencies that are directed at the AUT.
NSI-MI Technologies will be responsible for providing all sub-contractor management, engineering design, fabrication of equipment and providing software for the outdoor antenna range pattern testing capability.

The focus of this market research is to upgrade and integrate a turnkey outdoor antenna test and pattern range. The Government expects that existing electronic equipment, cabling, positioning hardware, wiring and software be integrated into the new antenna pattern range.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

TYAD is providing the following as an overall review of what currently for the outdoor antenna range. All of the following requirements may not necessarily be included upon posting of a solicitation, as this notice is to provide market research as to what is currently available as existing equipment and range infrastructure, versus what would need to be designed, fabricated, purchased and installed.

General Requirements:

• Provide the Government with an overall design configuration of the turnkey outdoor antenna test and calibration range, including RF link budgets for the control link and the RF source link.
• Deliver, install and test all necessary equipment, hardware, cabling, wiring and software at the Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA.
• Design, build and/or purchase and install equipment and make operational turn-key outdoor antenna pattern, test, and calibration range for antenna measurements from 1.0 through 18.0 GHz.
• Inspect, catalogue, identify, assess and document the capability of existing MI Technologies, Inc. "receive" site and "transmit" site electronic and mechanical equipment and software that will be refurbished, upgraded, and/or replaced. Provide as a result of this assessment a detailed engineering recommendation for equipment and software that has been determined to represent a substantial risk in pursuing a refurbishment path vice replacement.
• Inspect, assess and document the capability of the AZ/EL/AZ positioner MI Technologies, Inc., Model 5547-50 (MI-51650 Lower AZ; MI-53450 Upper AZ/EL) for the purpose of positioning AUTs and any need for refurbishment, upgrade and/or replacement. As a result of the assessment provide a detailed engineering recommendation for the mitigation of any substantial electrical or mechanical risk in pursuing a refurbishment path vice replacement.
• Select, purchase, deliver and install an RF source antenna and assembly for squint positioning covering 1.0 through 18.0 GHz. with HORZ and VERT polarization feed to be mounted on the 330 FT AGL steel tower.
• Design, fabricate and install an adaptor to mount a selected RF AUT test antenna to on the 25 FT AGL steel platform AZ/EL/AZ positioner for testing and calibration of the antenna range.
• Provide antenna range capability for measuring of input impedance, polarization, radiation efficiency, directivity, gain, axial-ratio, phase, radiation pattern, EIRP and other antenna metrics that are required to be evaluated on the outdoor antenna pattern range.
• Install an electronic equipment RF control link between the "receive" site and the "transmit" site to control remotely located electronics.
• Install all external electronics associated with RF pathways and other necessary control electronics on the deck of the 25 FT AGL steel platform "receive" site and the 330 FT AGL steel tower at the "transmit" site such that the electronics are protected from weather temperature extremes.
• Provide and install antenna cable feed(s) for the "receive" site test antenna to cover the frequency range from 1.0 to 18.0 GHz.
• Provide and install antenna cable feed(s) for the "transmit" site source antenna to cover the frequency range from 1.0 to 18.0 GHz.
• Align antenna and feeds at both the "receive" site and "transmit" site.
• Provide and install all AC and DC power at the "receive" site and "transmit" site necessary to operate the antenna range electronics mounted on the 330 FT AGL steel tower and the 25 FT AGL steel platform.
• Provide for a determination of the outdoor range RF reflections and interference from existing terrain and buildings at the AUT site and suggest solutions.
• Provide for personnel training and instruction on all of the capabilities of the antenna measurement and pattern range.
• Provide for personnel training and instruction on the care and maintenance of the antenna measurement and pattern range.

Documentation Requirements:

• Provide detailed maintenance/sustainment plan.
o Detailed maintenance schedule.
o All manuals necessary to train, operate and maintain the installed antenna range equipment.
o Replacement electronic, hardware and lubrication specifications for the AZ/EL/AZ positioner on the 25 FT AGL steel platform and antenna system on the 330 FT AGL steel tower.
o Provide documentation for maintenance. Which includes procedures for installation and removal of components and hardware.
o Provide all DWGs in manufacture electronic CAD format and in hard copy format for the antenna range detailing the installation interconnect that include AC/DC wiring and cabling and RF cabling and grounding connectivity for both the PSR "receive" site and the "transmit" RF source site. Additionally, provide DWGs for the antenna mechanical supports, AUT interface, squint assembly and other mechanical DWGs as found to be required for the maintenance and servicing of the antenna "receive" and "transmit" sites.
o Provide testing and evaluation reports for all mechanical and electronic GFE.
Transition Requirements:

• Provide training and demonstration for all antenna measurement and pattern range capabilities for four (4) personnel. This includes the characterization of the AUT test antenna.
• Provide training for four (4) personnel on the operation and maintenance of the polarization positioner and mounting fixture and antenna feed replacement and other system components and items. This includes training and demonstration of the RF communications link between the "receive" site and the "transmit" site.
• Provide warranty for polarization positioner and mounting fixture installation and antenna high power amplifiers and connecting feed(s) and grounding.
• Provide management of installation team personnel for antenna, squint positioner, cabling and wiring, AZ/EL/AZ positioner AUT, measurement and recording electronics, RF wireless link, software and all external electronics associated with RF pathways and other necessary control electronics installation.
• Participate in weekly teleconferences and site installation activities.
• Provide 24/7 technical assistance via phone/email for one (1) year to accommodate for operational, measurement and pattern analysis.

Deliveries shall be FOB Destination to Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any company believing they are certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to provide the required items/services shall submit a capability statement detailing the capability of performing the requirements and a copy of the OEM certification authorization to the Contract Specialist identified below within fifteen (15) calendar days of this notice. Please provide information/comments by closing date of this Sources Sought Notice, 1/2/19. All information contained within this Sources Sought Notice is subject to change. Point of contact is Maureen Myrthel, Contract Specialist, Phone 570-615-9535, email Maureen.Myrthel.civ@mail.mil.

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