Link-16 Terminal Hardware for MQ-8C

Link-16 Terminal Hardware for MQ-8C PSC: 1550 NAICS: 334511 Solicitation Number: N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-266-0024 DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DFARS 206.302-1(D) AND PGI 206.302-1(D). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) (AIR 2.4.2.1) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure up to a total of 50 Link-16 terminals over the course of 5 years to share tactical battlespace data. The selected Link-16 terminal will be integrated into the MQ-8C Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The selection of the Link-16 terminal is determined by the parameters set forth in the Requirements section of this Sources Sought RFI. The planned award for initial procurement of the Link-16 terminals is March 2020. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the hardware described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. BACKGROUND Multiple manufacturers build Link-16 data link terminals. The Navy desires to employ MQ-8C's organic sensors (Automatic Identification System, Radar, EO/IR) to detect, classify and track neutral, blue force, ally and hostile surface vessels including areas of interest and share the tactical data to assets in the Link-16 network. The Navy is completing a trade study analysis for the integration of a Link-16 system to assess a suitable Link-16 terminal to meet PMA-266 MQ-8C Link-16 capability, design and operational requirements. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The required delivery date for the initial procurement of the Link-16 terminals is no later than 18 months after contract award. REQUIREMENTS (1) Technical - a. Maximum volume: 2 ft3 - b. Maximum weight: 100 pounds (lbs) - c. Electrical input power: 28 VDC - d. Minimum number of built-in channels: 2 - e. Minimum transmission range: 100 nautical miles (nmi) - f. Cryptographic modernization readiness by 01 January 2022 i. Compatibility with legacy and cryptographic modernized terminals Link-16 terminals - g. Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 8: Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration. Technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions. In almost all cases, this TRL represents the end of true system development. - h. Terminal Interfaces: i. 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RED and BLACK) interface ii. Minotaur Family of Systems (FoS) compatibility (2) Delivery (a) Up to a QTY 50 Link-16 System Component Kits procured over 5 years: Each Link-16 System Component Kit consists of the following: One (1) Link-16 terminal, two (2) L-band antennas, two (2) Identification Friend/Foe notch filters, one (1) fan tray and one (1) Minotaur Data Link Processor (MDLP) (b) Delivery of items is required no later than 18 Months from the date of contract award. 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