59 -- GPS DL-4 Receiver Enclosure with Data Logging Capabilities

Notice of Contract Action for a Sole Source Procurement SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR NOVATEL Products. DESC: INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH NOVATEL INC. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to NOVATEL INC., 1120-68th Ave NE, Calgary AB T2E 8S5 Canada. NOVATEL INC. is the manufacturer. The Sole Source purchase will be for the following commercial items: 1. P/N: DL-4+L1L2W, Manufacturer: NOVATEL, DL-4+L1L2W-L1/L2, RT-2 Output, SBAS, Quantity - 4 2. P/N: 31324181, Mfr: NOVATEL, High Capacity Industrial Grade Compact Flash Memory Card (For DL-4PLUS) (Min 1Gb), Quantity - 4 3. P/N: SW-PP-GNVT - Post Processing Software, Quantity - 2 4. P/N: DL-4+RT2, Mfr: NOVATEL - DL-4+RT2-L1/L2, 2 cm RTK Position, Quantity - 2 Pertaining to the above items, the Air Force Flight Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB, CA has a requirement for GPS receiver enclosure with data logging capabilities to be used for the B-1 and B-52 CTF programs. The DL-4 plus is a rugged, lightweight enclosure containing the OEM4-G2 receiver and featuring integrated memory, an LCD, and a keypad for data logging. It offers three serial ports, USB support, a configurable PPS output and mark input, and a variable frequency output. The following are the required specifications: - Internal flash card recording for ease of data removal and reliability recording - Compact size and rugged packaging required with OTS (off-the-shelf) availability, weight 3 lbs (1.4Kg) or less - Must have dynamic tracking capability for flight test vehicles and be able to acquire satellite tracking when initialized airborne - Must have ability of both code and kinematics (Li & L2) data recording capabilities - Must have a minimum data sampling rate of 20Hz - Must be able to operate in a variable VDC input (+6-18 VDC) - While in a data logging mode, must use less than 5 watts - Must have multiple data 110 ports for communications and data outputs - Must have a display panel for user interfacing and programming. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the items above. Responses may be sent via e-mail to contact@example.gov or mailed to AFFTC/PKDB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Terence D. Vickers. Phone Number +1 (555) 000-0000 and Fax Number: +1 (555) 000-0000. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by Close of Business (COB), 7 May 2005, a Sole Source purchase order will be pursued with NOVATEL INC., 1120-68th Ave NE, Calgary AB T2E 8S5 Canada.