Radar Integration Bench for APS-143C(V)3 for USCG ALC Medium Range Surveillance Section

Added: Sep 16, 2013 6:44 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accodance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested, a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation number HSCG44-13-R-PBA043 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) on a limited competitive bases with the authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Telephonics, Inc., in support of the US Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center, Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) Aviation Program, Elizabeth City, NC27909-5001.  The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 33451, Navigation, Measuring, Electrometrical, and control instruments manufacturing.  The Small Business size is 750.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69.   This contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract.  The requirement is to obtain a Radar Interface Simulator (RIS) System to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This Simulator shall support the existing APS-143C(V)3, a multi-mode radar, fully integrated as part of the USCG's Million System Pallet (MSP) for the USCG's HC-144A Ocean Sentry Martime Patrol Aircraft.  This simulator shall be capable of conducting software/hardware regression testing to ensure the new or patched software builds are suitable for installation on USCG aircraft.  At this time, Telephonics is the only known and fully capable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Domestic Source, developer, direct sales channel, and distributor known to be capable of developing a Radar Interface Simulator capable of conducting software/hardware regression testing to ensure the new/patched builds for the existing Telephonics APS-143C(V)3 are suitable for performance.  Offerors must submit proposal in accordance with the attached solicitation notice documents.