SAM #693KA8-26-R-11111

FAA Market Survey for Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) Equipment and Subsystems

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is conducting a market survey to inform the procurement of Instrument Landing System (ILS) equipment and subsystems for CAT I/II/III approach procedures. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - System Operations Contracts office (693KA8) - Products/Subsystems Requested: - VHF Localizer Subsystem (dual/single frequency transmitters, antenna array, monitors, Far-Field Monitor) - Localizer Antenna Array (narrow, medium, wide aperture configurations) - UHF Glide Slope Subsystem (transmitters, antenna group with obstruction lights, power dividing/monitor combining networks, antenna changeover unit) - VHF Marker Beacon Station (transmitter, monitor, antenna group, standby battery, frangible support) - Remote Control Subsystem (RCS) (Remote Status and Control Unit, Remote Status and Interlock Control panels) - ILS/DME Monitor Receiver Subsystem (receiver, processing equipment, remote status panel, antennas) - Remote Maintenance Monitoring (RMM) Subsystem (sensors, microprocessors, software for remote monitoring and diagnostics) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FAA-E-xxxx performance specifications - Support for CAT I/II/III operations - Dual and single frequency system options - Advanced remote monitoring, control, and fault diagnostics - Strict mean time between failures (MTBF) and maintainability standards - Security, electrical, mechanical, and environmental compliance - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are named; FAA is seeking industry feedback to refine requirements.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting this Market Survey in accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Section 3.2.1.2.1. The FAA has a requirement to procure Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) to establish and/or sustain the existing infrastructure for CAT I/II/III approach procedures.

The purpose of this announcement is to share the attached draft Specification and receive industry comments to better understand current market capabilities. The information received will be used as input to refine the technical requirements and finalize the acquisition strategy for the next ILS Contract.

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