58--Peace Shield Radar Upgrade

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Air Force to determine potential sources capable of fulfulling a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement for the upgrade of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) long range radars (AN/FPS-117) located through out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). All seventeen (17) radars will be modernized to provide better performance, and obsolete equipment will be replaced as part of the upgrade program. The FPS-117(V)3 L-band air surveillance radar is designed to provide real-time 3D data on all targets within the surveillance volume. The primary radar uses an antenna array with electronically scanning elevation beam and mechanical rotation in azimuth. As an option, the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) equipment will be replaced with modern Monopulse SSR (MSSR) equipment. The new equipment will retain Mode-4 capability and will allow Mode-S upgrade at a later date. A Systems Requirements Document (SRD) will be provided to the contractors as part of the Final Request for Proposal (RFP) that is intended to provide the performance requirements of the radar. The contractor will provide all necessary engineering services to fabricate, install and deliver to the RSAF upgraded radars that satisfy the SRD requirements and to train RSAF personnel in operation and maintenance of the equipment. The contractor will provide all necessary tools, spare parts, test equipment and materials to allow RSAF to run full operation and maintenance of all seventeen radars including radar characteristics monitoring. The contractor will maximize the use of state-of-the-art, Non-Developmental Items (NDI) hardware for the prime mission equipment, while providing highly reliable and easily maintainable radar that meets all applicable SRD requirements. The radar equipment will be fully integrated into the existing Peace Shield System, and the radar performance will be verified in accordance with the test methods specified in the SRD. The hardware and software design will be open architecture to allow replacement of any obsolete hardware without the redesign of the software or hardware not affected by the change. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought Synopsis. The Government requests interested offerors submit one (1) copy of their capability response no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on 6 Dec 02, and should not exceed 5 one-sided, 8.5 X 11 inch pages, with the font no smaller than 10 point, to the following address: For first class mail - ESC/ACK, Attn: Jerome McDonald, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1625; For overnight mail - ESC/ACK, Attn: Jerome McDonald, 202 Burlington Road, MITRE M Building, Bedford, MA 01730-1420. Additional program information can be obtained from the Hanscom Electronic Resources Bulletin Board (HERBB) at www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. Please direct any questions on this announcement to Mr. Jerome McDonald, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000, or E-mail contact@example.gov. An Industry Day is planned for 11 Dec 02 from 0900 - 1200 hours, and will be held at the MITRE Corporation Complex, 202 Burlington Rd., Bedford, MA in the ESC/ACS Conference Room, Building M. Lunch can be purchased in the MITRE cafeteria. Vendors can schedule private, 30-minute appointments after lunch with personnel from ESC/ACS. Please call or e-mail Mr. Jerome McDonald at +1 (555) 000-0000, E-mail contact@example.gov. Agenda will be posted on HERBB by 20 Nov 02. Interested potential contractors should have experience in manufacture of long range radars as well as experience performing work in Saudi Arabia.