SAM #6973GH-26-Q-00130-ASR-9_Weather_Kits

FAA Solicitation for ASR-8 Weather Kit Conversion Units and Specialized RF Components

This FAA procurement opportunity focuses on upgrading ASR-8 radar sites for enhanced weather signal transmission. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Services office - OEMs and Vendors: - Fairview Microwave - Andrew (an Amphenol Company) - Pasternack - Products Requested: - WR-284 to Type N-Female Waveguide Adapter (FMWCA1063), qty: 1 - Heliax 1/2" LDF4-50A Upper Cable (LDF4-50A), qty: 100 - Upper Cable Connectors (L4TNM-PSA), qty: 6 - AVA5-50 Male Connector (78EZNM), qty: 1 - AVA5-50 Female Connector (78EZNF), qty: 1 - Lower Cable AVA5-50 100 ft (AVA5P-50-C), qty: 150 - Surge Arrestor for 0-3 GHz (PE73SP1039), qty: 1 - 7/8" Cable 2-Run Hanger Block 10/pkg (BHD-78), qty: 3 - 5.4" 2-Stack 3/8" HDWE 1/2" thru 7/8" Click On HGR 10/pkg (243095-5), qty: 3 - 30848 Andrew Stand-off Adapter with Clamp (NOS)- 10/Pkg (30848-4), qty: 3 - Services Requested: - Fabrication, packaging, and delivery of one First Article Unit and up to thirty-nine Production Units for ASR-8 Weather Kit conversion, per attached parts list - Unique Requirements: - Kits must enable additional weather signal transmission through the rotary joint - First Article Unit required for verification before full production - All components must be fabricated and delivered according to detailed parts list - Notable Details: - Emphasis on specialized RF hardware and cable components - Multiple OEMs highlighted for key parts - Quantities range from single units to bulk cable lengths and package lots

Description

1. BACKGROUND

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.

2. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

The COR formally designated this responsibility by the Contracting Officer to provide direction and Government oversight to the contractor on matters related to this contract. The COR is:

Brandon Brumley

AJW-L910, Radar Technical and Program Support Branch

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor must furnish all labor, facilities, equipment, and materials to fabricate a kit as outlined in each section that follows.

A.         CLIN 001 – One (1) First Article Unit - Shall be delivered NLT 90 days After Receipt of Order

B.         CLIN 002 – Option to purchase up to thirty-nine (39) Production Units after first article approval

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Design, Construction, and Testing

The contractor shall procure and package the parts listed in Attachment 1 – Parts List into a Kit.

4.2 First Article Unit Delivery

Contractor must deliver one verification unit. Delivery shall occur no later than (NLT) ninety (90) days at receipt of order (ARO).

4.3 Verification Unit Analysis

Upon receipt of first article unit, FAA shall perform visual inspection to determine conformance to Attachment 1 – Parts List. FAA will have 30 days to accept or reject first articles.

4.4 Production Units

Once approval is provided for the first article unit, the contractor shall be considered an approved source of production units. The number of units for production is thirty-nine (39). Delivery of production units shall occur NLT 180 days after notification of First Article Approval.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Preservation, Packaging, and Packing

Preservation, packaging, and packing shall be IAW Provision 61.

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