B-2 Low Level Continuous Wave Test

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B-2 Low Level Continuous Wave Test

 

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for performing equipment maintenance, repair, shipping and test execution support of Low Level Continuous Wave (LLCW) Test on (2) two B-2 Air Vehicles.  Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.  The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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2. Below is a document containing a description of the LLCW requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability.
   

 

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2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements.  Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.  If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
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   2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
      
   
   

 

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2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
   

 

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2. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the requiring activity, plus phone number.
   

B-2 Low Level Continuous Wave Test

 

 

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

 

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to requirements for performing equipment maintenance, repair, shipping and test execution support of Low Level Continuous Wave (LLCW) Test on (2) two B-2 Air Vehicles

 

The OC-ALC Portable Hardness Surveillance Test System (PHSTS) is a fully integrated, self-supporting, transportable Electromagnetic (EMP) test system.  It is capable of Continuous Wave (CW) operations in free field illumination configurations.  The (PHSTS) controls the internal drive source, and acquires and processes data.  All test instrumentation is contained in a single 10' x 50' air ride semi-trailer.

 

The proposed Bomber HCI test schedule is shown in Table 1.  This proposed schedule is subject to change however the Government expects there to be a total of two (2) aircraft tested throughout the period of performance. 

Table 1            Bomber HCI Test Schedule

 

Aircraft Tail	Induction Date	Start Instrumentation
Test 1	Mar 2017	15 Mar 2017
Test 2	Sep 2017	15 Sep 2017

 

The Contractor shall perform the following prior to test execution:

 

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2. The Contractor shall ensure all GFP used in test is calibrated.
   
3. Air-conditioning services required to ensure functionally of unit
   

 

The Contractor shall perform the following requirements for LLCW testing: PHSTS Van Preparation, PHSTS Data Acquisition Process System Preparation, Test Conduct, and Post Test Activity.

 

PHSTS Van Preparation:

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2. Preparing/ checkout of all support equipment utilized during the test
   
3. Unspooling of all 200 meter fiber optic cables required for test acquisition
   
4. Calibration of fiber optic current probes and transmitters as required for acquisition
   
5. Pre-test PM on fiber optic equipment; to include fibers, transmitters, receivers, and computer system software and hardware.
   

 

PHSTS Data Acquisition Process System Preparation:

 

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2. Entering the test point information into the database for the test article
   
3. Database entry of all instrument calibrations before the test and database checkouts
   
4. Acquiring a pre-test field map of the electric and magnetic field to ensure:
   

a)  The Ellipticus antenna is working properly, and

b)  There is a comparison for use post-test to verify nothing changed in the field during (electrically or magnetically)

 

Test Conduct:

 

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2. Instrumentation of the aircraft using correct instrumentation techniques, documenting the setups, and reporting any problems encountered
   
3. An acquisition operator to run the acquisition cycles of the PHSTS
   
4. To ensure the data acquired is accurate for phase and magnitude
   

 

Post Test Activity:

 

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2. Restoration of the aircraft and completion of data processing
   
3. De-instrumentation of the aircraft with the assistance of Northrop Grumman personnel
   
4. Quality control for all of the equipment used on the aircraft, including accounting for and checking equipment back into the PHSTS
   
5. Conducting a post-test map of the electric and magnetic field
   
6. Post-test PM on fiber optic equipment to include: fiber optic cables, transmitters, transmitter batteries, receivers, and PHSTS equipment: computer systems and hardware
   
7. Rolling up of all 200 meter fiber optic cables that were used on the test.
   
8. Preparing PHSTS for shipment.
   

 

 

The Contractor test support team shall have a current DoD Secret Clearance (within 5 years) and be able to obtain/maintain the required Special Access Required (SAR) clearance to support maintenance or operations activities under contract.  The Contractor must submit/obtain a favorable SAR clearance investigation for its employees, for entrance to restricted areas no later than 120 (120) working days of contract award date.

 

 

 

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

 

B-2 Low Level Continuous Wave Test

 

Part I.  Business Information

 

            Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

 

·     Company/Institute Name:

·     Address:

·     Point of Contact:

·     CAGE Code:

•·         Phone Number:

•·         E-mail Address:

•·         Web Page URL:

·     Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413 Size Standard 1,250 Employees       

       Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

•·         Small Business                                                (Yes / No)

•·         Woman Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)

•·         Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No)

•·         8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No)

•·         HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No)

•·         Veteran Owned Small Business                     (Yes / No)

•·         Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)

·     Central Contractor Registration (CCR).              (Yes / No)

·     A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

 

Submit information to the requiring activities' address , include phone number, must be received no later than close of business 07 October 2016

 

 

 

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

 

 

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2. General Capability Questions:
   

 

 

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2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement.  Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).
   

 

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2. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.
   

 

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2. Describe your company's ability to adhere to the Special Qualifications as annotated in section 1.12 of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
   

 

•4.      Describe your company's ability to adhere to the Security Requirements as annotated in section 1.13 of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

•B.   Services Questions

 

•1.      Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

 

•2.      Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.

 

 

•3.      If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform.  Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance.

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