Precision Impact Range Area Personnel/Equipment Tracking System (PETS)

Added: Aug 17, 2017 5:35 pm The Contracting Office (AFTC/PZIEA) at Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for items listed below, under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(2). This authority is supported by an approved Justification and Approvals document. Anticipated award date will be on or around 29 Aug 17.

This requirement is for a Precision Impact Range Area Personnel/Equipment Tracking System (PETS). This system uses a GPS and RF personnel, vehicle and asset tracking solution designed to provide ground situational awareness and real-time surveillance of all personnel and equipment traveling within a designated area, ranging from 20 - 200+ square-miles, based on hardware deployment. Repeaters extend the range and minimize "deadzones", while solar and extended battery allow deployment to areas without existing power sources.

Specific requirements include:

1. Combined Transmitter Unit
2. Repeaters
3. Receivers
4. R&D
5. TCCS Conversion
6. Security Compliance
7. Receiver IP Address Config
8. Installation & Training
9. First Maintenance (after 90-day warranty)

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334220. Small Business size standard is: 1,250 employees. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.

This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. The proposed source, Global Trek Xploration is the sole manufacturer of this system, which is currently being used in its prototype stages at Edwards AFB. Re-procuring a new system and conducting acceptance tests for a new product has been determined not to be in the best interest of the Government. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (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 will be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

For further information or submitting your company's capabilities in response to this notice, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Jacob Arola, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-8777, email: jacob.arola@us.af.mil. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.