Surface Movement Radar, Model 4 , Replacement for Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model 3 Surface Movement Radar (ASDE-3 SMR)

Notice ID:

Please note that previous Notice ID for this contract opportunity was:

"AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.”

Announcement: SIR RELEASE 

The purpose of this announcement is for FAA to release final Screening Information Request (SIR) 693KA7-25-R-00001.  

End of Announcement

Notice ID:

Please note that previous Notice ID for this contract opportunity was:

"AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.”

Announcement: Procurement Timeline 

The purpose of this announcement is for FAA to provide an update on the anticipated procurement timeline:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is anticipating the release of a final Screening Information Request (SIR) by October 31, 2024.  This schedule is notional and subject to change.

End of Announcement

Notice ID:

Please note that previous Notice ID for this contract opportunity was:

"AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.”

Announcement: Procurement Timeline 

The purpose of this announcement is for FAA to provide an update on the anticipated procurement timeline:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is anticipating the release of a final Screening Information Request (SIR) in the fourth quarter of the Government Fiscal Year 2024.  This schedule is notional and subject to change.

End of Announcement

Notice ID:

Please note that previous Notice ID for this contract opportunity was:

"AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.”

Announcement: Procurement Timeline 

The purpose of this announcement is for FAA to provide an update on the anticipated procurement timeline:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is anticipating the release of a final Screening Information Request (SIR) in the third quarter of the Government Fiscal Year 2024.  This schedule is notional and subject to change.

End of Announcement

693KA7-23-R-00002 ASDE-3 SMR Replacement

Notice ID:

Please note that the original Notice ID for this contract opportunity was:

“AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.”

Announcement: RFI Vendor Questions and FAA Responses 

The purpose of this announcement is for FAA to provide responses to vendor questions posed during RFI. See Attachment: "FAA Responses to RFI vendor questions (published Nov 20 2023)"

Other:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently planning the release of a final Screening Information Request (SIR) in the fourth quarter of FY2024.  This schedule is notional and subject to change.

End of Announcement

Notice ID:

Please note that the original Notice ID for this contract opportunity was: AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.

Amendment 1 

This announcement is amended to reflect a change to the Response Schedule.   

RESPONSE SCHEDULE: RFI submission deadline is herewith being amended as follows: 

• December 7, 2022            5:00 PM    Vendor to Submit Response to RFI 

All other terms and conditions that are part of this RFI remain the same.

End of Amendment 1

Notice ID:

Please note that the original Notice ID for this contract opportunity was: AAQ-210-ASDE3_SMR.

Objective: 

The purpose of this RFI is to release a draft SMR4 Statement of Work (SOW, Section C), in addition to draft Sections M and L as aids to industry to gain insight into this planned procurement.  This is an effort to promote open communication with industry in order to improve the quality of the subsequent Screening Information Request/ Request for Proposal (SIR/RFP).  Additionally, the RFI solicits cost/price feedback.  The purpose of the RFI questions posed is to gather cost information and trends, including assumptions and ROM costs to:

(i) develop and test the SMR4 interface,

(ii) remove and dispose of the ASDE-3 SMR, and 

(iii) design and install a tower cover with antenna mount.  

Background: 

The SMR4s will be installed at up to 34 locations.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects to utilize a largely Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system to replace the existing ASDE-3 SMRs.

The FAA anticipates the requirement to include the purchase of Surface Movement Radar systems, and to integrate it into the FAAs existing Surface Surveillance Systems.  The detailed procurement requirements comprise the following, but are not limited to these items:

1. Procurement of the SMR4 hardware and software;
2. Development of an interface between the SMR4 and the Surface Surveillance Systems in accordance with the SMR4 Interface Requirements Document (IRD) (Attachment 3);
3. Testing the SMR4 to verify it meets all requirements in the SMR4 System Specification Document (SSD) (Attachment 2);
4. Hardware and software data rights for SMR4 sustainability;
5. Installation and integration of the SMR4 at designated locations, including; a.) Removal and disposition of the existing ASDE-3 SMRs; and b.) Design and installation of a cover to seal the tower roof after ASDE-3 antenna removal and provide a mounting location for the SMR4 Antenna; and 
6. Provision of support services for Program Management, System Engineering, System Design and Development, System Test and Evaluation, Training, Production, Implementation, Integrated Logistic Support, Engineering Services, and General Engineering/Technical Services.

The RFI is being issued in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System Procurement Guidance T3.2.1.2.1 Market Research and Analysis. 

RESPONSE SCHEDULE:  

RFI deadlines are as follows: 

• November 7, 2022              RFI Clarification Questions are Due 
• November 21, 2022            5:00 PM    Vendor to Submit Response to RFI 

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft SIR – Section C - SMR4 Statement of Work (SOW)
2. Draft SIR – Section J - SMR4 System Specification Document (SSD)
3. Draft SIR – Section J - SMR4 Interface Requirements Document (IRD)
4. Draft SIR – Section L - SMR4
5. Draft SIR – Section M - SMR4
6. SMR4 Draft SIR Response Matrix
7. Business Declaration Form

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Request for Information (RFI).  This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Offer (RFO) or a Screening Information Request (SIR).  The FAA will use responses to this RFI for informational purposes only.  The FAA does not intend to select or qualify proposals or offers based on responses to this RFI.  The FAA is not seeking, nor accepting unsolicited proposals.  The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the RFI, or costs incurred in reliance on this RFI, or otherwise pay for information obtained via this RFI or in response to this notice.  Any costs associated with a response to this RFI are solely at the interested vendor’s expense.  The FAA reserves the rights to have communication with any or none of the respondents and, upon submittal, any documentation and information becomes the property of FAA.

To the extent that information received in response to this RFI is proprietary or otherwise confidential commercial information, the vendor should mark its response with a restrictive legend, and will provide justification to the FAA of such designation if requested.  Proprietary or otherwise confidential commercial information will be for the sole use of the FAA and will be treated appropriately with regards to the markings.  This paragraph in no way alters the FAA’s obligations under existing law, however, including any duties owed by the FAA under the Freedom of Information Act. A response to this RFI is not a prerequisite for future procurement consideration.

This is a synopsis of the attached RFI.  Please refer to the RFI for detail.   

Please note that the FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). 

Objective: 

The purpose of this RFI is to release a draft SMR4 Statement of Work (SOW, Section C), in addition to draft Sections M and L as aids to industry to gain insight into this planned procurement.  This is an effort to promote open communication with industry in order to improve the quality of the subsequent Screening Information Request/ Request for Proposal (SIR/RFP).  Additionally, the RFI solicits cost/price feedback.  The purpose of the RFI questions posed is to gather cost information and trends, including assumptions and ROM costs to:

(i) develop and test the SMR4 interface,

(ii) remove and dispose of the ASDE-3 SMR, and 

(iii) design and install a tower cover with antenna mount.  

Background: 

The SMR4s will be installed at up to 34 locations.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects to utilize a largely Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system to replace the existing ASDE-3 SMRs.

The FAA anticipates the requirement to include the purchase of Surface Movement Radar systems, and to integrate it into the FAAs existing Surface Surveillance Systems.  The detailed procurement requirements comprise the following, but are not limited to these items:

1. Procurement of the SMR4 hardware and software;
2. Development of an interface between the SMR4 and the Surface Surveillance Systems in accordance with the SMR4 Interface Requirements Document (IRD) (Attachment 3);
3. Testing the SMR4 to verify it meets all requirements in the SMR4 System Specification Document (SSD) (Attachment 2);
4. Hardware and software data rights for SMR4 sustainability;
5. Installation and integration of the SMR4 at designated locations, including; a.) Removal and disposition of the existing ASDE-3 SMRs; and b.) Design and installation of a cover to seal the tower roof after ASDE-3 antenna removal and provide a mounting location for the SMR4 Antenna; and 
6. Provision of support services for Program Management, System Engineering, System Design and Development, System Test and Evaluation, Training, Production, Implementation, Integrated Logistic Support, Engineering Services, and General Engineering/Technical Services.

The RFI is being issued in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System Procurement Guidance T3.2.1.2.1 Market Research and Analysis. 

RESPONSE SCHEDULE:  

RFI deadlines are as follows: 

• November 7, 2022              RFI Clarification Questions are Due 
• November 21, 2022            5:00 PM    Vendor to Submit Response to RFI 

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft SIR – Section C - SMR4 Statement of Work (SOW)
2. Draft SIR – Section J - SMR4 System Specification Document (SSD)
3. Draft SIR – Section J - SMR4 Interface Requirements Document (IRD)
4. Draft SIR – Section L - SMR4
5. Draft SIR – Section M - SMR4
6. SMR4 Draft SIR Response Matrix
7. Business Declaration Form

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Request for Information (RFI).  This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Offer (RFO) or a Screening Information Request (SIR).  The FAA will use responses to this RFI for informational purposes only.  The FAA does not intend to select or qualify proposals or offers based on responses to this RFI.  The FAA is not seeking, nor accepting unsolicited proposals.  The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the RFI, or costs incurred in reliance on this RFI, or otherwise pay for information obtained via this RFI or in response to this notice.  Any costs associated with a response to this RFI are solely at the interested vendor’s expense.  The FAA reserves the rights to have communication with any or none of the respondents and, upon submittal, any documentation and information becomes the property of FAA.

To the extent that information received in response to this RFI is proprietary or otherwise confidential commercial information, the vendor should mark its response with a restrictive legend, and will provide justification to the FAA of such designation if requested.  Proprietary or otherwise confidential commercial information will be for the sole use of the FAA and will be treated appropriately with regards to the markings.  This paragraph in no way alters the FAA’s obligations under existing law, however, including any duties owed by the FAA under the Freedom of Information Act. A response to this RFI is not a prerequisite for future procurement consideration.

This is a synopsis of the attached RFI.  Please refer to the RFI for detail.   

Please note that the FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).