58 -- GROUND CONTROL APPROACH SYSTEM (GCA 2000 RADAR)

Electronic Systems Center (ESC) is seeking qualified sources for two (2) Ground Control Approach Radar Systems (GCA-2000 System, Transportable, Part Number 284670-1) designated for deployment supporting Afghan National Army Air Corps: one (1) each at Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif Airbases, respectively. These radar systems will provide radar approach control services to include sequencing and separation of aircraft, navigation assistance, and airspace control services within the terminal airspace area. Delivery is required fifteen (15) months after contract award. This requirement is for a Commercial Radar System. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the GCA-2000 contract is expected to be released in March 2008. The scope of the GCA-2000 contract will include but not be limited to the following: A sensor subsystem, operations subsystem, and ancillary equipment. The sensor subsystem consists of Precision Approach Radar (PAR), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), sensors and associated signal and data processing, data recording and communications equipment. The sensor subsystem equipment will meet NATO/ICAO performance requirements. The operations subsystem will include a minimum of three (3) controller positions for the display of extracted sensor data and control of selected functions and a minimum of three (3) VHF/UHF radios upgradeable to HQ II ECCM capabilities for ground-to-air communications. Radio antennas, voice switch, interfaces for external communications, voice recorder, and ancillary equipment are also required. Systems will be co! mpatible with generator power and Afghan local electrical power, as applicable. Each system will include a 2-year spares package, 2-year commercial warranty, secondary power generator, factory acceptance testing, installation and site acceptance testing, initial flight commissioning and technical support, equipment familiarization, designated special tools and/or test equipment. Operator and maintenance manuals are included and will be in the English language. Shipping of GCA 2000 systems and all ancillary equipment to an agreed upon port of entry is included. Key data deliverables for the GCA 2000 Radar System including but not limited to system specifications, top-level Interface Control Documents (ICDs), item specifications, and risk reduction analyses are competition sensitive and will not be available. The Hanscom AFB Electronic Request for Proposals Bulletin Board (HERBB) will be the primary source of information for this GCA-2000 Radar System acquisition. Interested firms may provide their qualifications package via e-mail or they may provide two hardcopies and one electronic copy (i.e., CD) of a qualifications package to 853D ELSG/PK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts 01731-2103, Attn: Mr. Thomas Woolpert (contact@example.gov) or Mr. Edwin Johnson, PCO, e-mail contact@example.gov . If you choose to send your qualifications package via e-mail, please confirm receipt by calling Mr. Woolpert at +1 (555) 000-0000 or Mr. Johnson at +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses are required no later than 1700 hours Eastern Time on 7 March 2008. Responses must also include the company name, address, size of business (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned business, or HUBZone small business), whether U.S. or foreign-owned entity, and a company point of contact. Please limit your qualification package to a maximum of 10 pages. (Format: 8.5 x 11 inch paper, compatible with Microsoft Word 2000/XP; Font Times Roman; 10 pt, 1-inch margins.) Sources are also requested to identify any on-going Government contract vehicles they may have for the same or similar work (limit 1 page, which is included in the 10 page total). Please include the name and number of the ongoing contract, contract scope, contract type, period of performance, contract deliverable, dollar thresholds and limitations, the issuing Government agency, and the name and telephone number of the Contracting Office! r. The Government intends to evaluate each prime contractor capability package submitted and will notify each source by e-mail not later than 14 March 2008 of our assessment of their potential competitiveness for the GCA-2000 program. Registration with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State is required. The export of defense related technical information and services are anticipated. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal; it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this synopsis. There are no re-procurement packages available.