18 -- Radio Interference Measuring Set (RIMS)

The Program Office for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program within the US Air Force is projecting a potential requirement for replacement of the Radio Interference Measuring Set (RIMS) system components which have become logistically unsupportable. RIMS supports the Solar Electro-Optical Network (SEON), which is comprised of the Radio Solar Telescope Network (RSTN) and the Solar Observing Optical Network (SOON). RIMS and the Solar Radio Spectrograph (SRS) are the major systems which comprise the RSTN. RIMS detects radio flares on the solar disk by analyzing the microwave spectrum at 245, 410, 610, 1415, 2695, 4995, 8880, and 15400 MHz. It is projected that components selected for replacement will be installed at four Air Force solar observatories; Sagamore Hill MA, Palehua HI, San Vito IT and Learmonth AU. This planned effort provides for: (1) A supportability analysis of the existing components which make up the RIMS system. (2) A recommendation for component replacement. (3) Acquisition of government approved replacement hardware and software. (4) Installation and checkout of government approved replacement hardware and software. (5) Updating of system documentation to include operations and maintenance technical orders, procedures and drawings. (6) Provide training and training support materials for all personnel assigned to the operational sites. The typical components to be analyzed for supportability are: Radio Interference Measuring Set: AN/FRR-95(V)1, PN 317400, (Qty 1); Control Indicator, 3 Foot Antenna, PN 712420-01, (Qty 1); Control Indicator, 8 Foot Antenna, PN 712420-01, (Qty 1); Control Indicator, 28 Foot Antenna, PN 712450-01, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2067/F, PN 62445/317311, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2068/F, PN 624460/317312, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2069/F, PN 624461/317313, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2070/F, PN 624462/317314, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2074/F, PN 624466/317318, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R-2073/F, PN 624465, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2072/F, PN 624464/317316, (Qty 1); Radiometer, R2071/F, PN 624463/317315, (Qty 1); Antenna Assembly, 8ft, PN 712300-01, (Qty 1); Antenna Assembly, 3ft, PN 712415-01, (Qty 1); Antenna Assembly, 28ft, PN 712640-01, (Qty 1). The projected period of performance for this effort will include a 4 to 6 month supportability analysis schedule, 10 to 12 month production/procurement schedule, and a 4 to 6 month installation schedule. The government will provide the Technical Requirements Document, equipment list, and technical orders. Interested parties are invited to submit a statement of technical capabilities, which includes the following information: (1) Company name, mailing address, points of contact and telephone numbers, (2) Business size classification, Large, Small, or Other, and (3) Experience with subject effort. Small Business companies with the capability to perform this requirement are encouraged to participate. The small business size standard for this requirement is NAICS 517410. Interested offerors must submit Statement of Capabilities (SOC), which clearly illustrate expertise in the following areas: (1) Solar and space physics, (2) Solar and space weather forecasting, (3) Electromagnetic signal processing of the radio and microwave spectra, including radio and microwave solar phenomena, (4) Digital electronics, (5) Radio Frequency Interference, (6) Antenna and tracking system design, (7) Control systems, (8) Automated Data Processing Equipment, (9) Production, integration, installation and test, (10) Technical support (hardware and software), and (11) Ability to begin the supportability analysis immediately after contract is awarded. Send your capability statements to SMC Det 11/PK (Attn: Captain Richard Marsh, 1050 E. Stewart Ave, Peterson AFB CO 80914. Oral communications are not acceptable. This notice is strictly a sources-sought notice and shall not be considered a request for offers. Prospective contractors should submit information in writing no later than the deadline date stated above with well documented evidence of their capability to meet all technical contractual requirements. Verbal responses will not be accepted.