SAM #AC-26-03729_ASR-8_Weather_Kit

FAA Procurement of Andrew (Amphenol) and Pasternack Cables and Connectors for ASR-8 Radar Upgrades

This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking specialized cable and connector products to support upgrades at ASR-8 radar facilities as part of the Air Traffic Control System modernization. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Andrew (an Amphenol Company) - Pasternack - Products Requested: - 200 feet of Heliax 1/2" LDF4-50A Upper Cable (Part Number: LDF4-50A) - 18 Upper Cable Connectors (Part Number: L4TNM-PSA) - 3 AVA5-50 Male Connectors (Part Number: 78EZNM) - 3 AVA5-50 Female Connectors (Part Number: 78EZNF) - 350 feet of Lower Cable AVA5-50 100 ft (Part Number: AVA5P-50-C) - 3 Surge Arrestors for 0-3 GHz (Part Number: PE73SP1039) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products are specified by part number and quantity - The cables and connectors are intended for integration with rotary joints to enable Weather Signal transmission, aligning with Mode-S equipped ASR-8 sites - Emphasis on compatibility with the Radar System Replacement (RSR) Program and the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) - OEMs are highlighted as Andrew (Amphenol) and Pasternack, both recognized for high-reliability RF and coaxial components.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified a requirement to procure conversion kits to support modifications to the Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBI-5) configuration at Airport Surveillance Radar Model 8 (ASR-8) facilities as part of the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) implementation under the Radar System Replacement (RSR) Program. The rotary joints currently installed at ASR-8/ATCBI-5 sites do not provide the number of signal paths required to support integration with the RSR architecture. To achieve compatibility, the existing rotary joints must be converted to the configuration utilized at ASR-8 sites equipped with the Mode Select Beacon System (Mode-S). This conversion requires the installation of a kit developed by AJW-1433, which adds an additional signal path to accommodate Weather Signal transmission through the rotary joint.

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