Radio Direction Finding System

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Resource Management Grants, Acquisitions, and Procurement Policy Washington, D.C. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 191NLE18NB002 Radio Direction Finding System SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1) This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in support of the Government's requirements, and will help to inform best procurement practice and likely future Requests for Quotations (RFQ). 1.2) This document shall be used for planning purposes only, as outlined under FAR 52.215-3. This document is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotations (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Any information provided to the Government, or participation in the activities described herein is strictly voluntary, and will be provided at no cost to the Government. 1.3) It is the intention of the government to identify companies able to provide Radio Direction Finding (RDF) System under this RFI for a single award contract at a Firm-Fixed-Price. For the purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. 1.4) Notice of RFI Closing Date and Time Digital or paper responses to this RFI shall be submitted to: Sergio E. Aleman-Soto, no later than 03:00 PM (Washington, DC time) on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, via email at AlemanSotoSE@state.gov 1.5) Point of Contact(s): Sergio Aleman-Soto Contract Support Specialist AlemanSotoSE@state.gov 1.6) Contracting Office Address: U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Resource Management Grants, Acquisitions, and Procurement Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP) 2401 E St. NW Rm. 910 - (SA-01 Columbia Plaza) Washington DC, 20037 SECTION 2 DECRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS 2.1) This requirement will ultimately be solicited as a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement. All minimum specifications are meant to be informational and not restrictive to any one brand. If the minimum technical specifications/requirements are met or exceeded, as determined by a panel of Technical Evaluators, the products offered will be considered for award. 2.2) Table of Requirements Meet or exceed for each item as described below: Quantity: Six (6) Description: Radio Direction Finding units in accordance with the following functions and capabilities: Direction Finder Frequency range (DF) 20 MHz to 1,3 GHz Frequency range (RX) 9 kHz to 7,5 GHz Real-time bandwidth RX (max) 10 MHz Minimum signal duration 10 ms Monitoring scan speed RX 1,8 GHz/s Minimum burst duration 0,5 ms Demodulation bandwidth (max) 500 kHz DF method Correlative Interferometer Display Resolution 0,1 or 1 Bearing resolution 3 IF spectrum display range Up to 10 MHz DF system sensitivity 2 uV/m typ. (20-50MHz) 21 uV/m typ. (3-6 GHz) Instrument DF accuracy 0,5 RMS System DF accuracy 1 RMS typical Size (DF unit) Approx. 211 x 88 x 337 mm (W x H x D) Weight (DF unit) Max. 5,0 Kg Manpack weigth (DF unit, frame, DF antenna, cable set) <16 kg Battery run-time Approx. 12 hrs (RX)/ 10 hrs (DF/RX)/ 7 hrs (DF) Power consumption ? 30 Watt Integrated GPS and compass Yes, Receiver type 50 channels, GPS L1 frequency, C/A code SBAS 5: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS Export License Control No Squelch In 1 dB steps.-30 dB'V to 110 dB'V Gain control AGC -30 dB'V to 110 dB'V MGC -30 dB'V to 110 dB'V Frequency control AFC.1/2 IF bandwidth (150 Hz to 500 kHz) Frequency resolution 1 Hz Frequency accuracy Across specified operating temperatura range - 1 ppm Selectivity Normal, narrow, sharp Operating mode Fixed frequency mode DF frequency scan DF memory scan Averaging modes Continuous, normal, gate Antenna input N female, 50 ? LAN port 10/100BASE-T EMC Electrical safety EN 61010-1 Shock 40 g shock spectrum, in line with MIL-STD-810F, method 516.4, proc. 1, IEC 60068-2-27, MIL-STD-810G, method 516.6, proc. 1, functional shock; method 516.6, proc. 4 transit drop Environmental stress Operating altitude, humidity, etc. MIL-PRF-28800F Operating altitude Min. 4500 m MTBF 67900 h DF Antenna Frequency Range Minimum from 20 MHz-690 MHz for a system accuracy of 1 RMS Antenna Array Minimum two arrays stacked each other, to improve sensitivity and accuracy. Minimum 5-element circular array DF Accuracy 1 RMS VSWR < 1,6 Dimensions 1,06 m x 0,52 m maximum Permissible wind speed Max. 110 km/h Polarization vertical Installation On mast and/or tripod MTBF Minimum 43800 hours Maximum Weight 6 Kg Operating temperature range -40'C to +65'C, in line with MIL-STD-810F, meth. 501.4 and 502.4, procedure II Storage temperature range -40'C to +85'C, in line with MIL-STD-810F, meth. 501.4 and 502.4. Humidity 95%, +25'C/+55'C, in line with EN 60068-2-30 Class of protection IP55 in line with EN 60529 Resistance To salt fog in line with MIL-STD-810F, meth. 509.4 for product Lightning protection (against direct strikes) up to installation heights of 20 m protection class IV (I=100 kA, dl/dt = 100 kA/ms), in line with IEC 1024-1 Deployment Collapsible arms for easy transportation LAPTOP: 6th Generation Processor (3MB Cache, up to 2.80 GHz); Operating System Windows 10 Home; 64-bit, 4GB memory; 1TB Hard Drive; HD Graphics video card; LED screen 14 "(HD) optical drive (DVD +/- RW); Spanish keyboard; Ports: HDMI, USB; 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45; integrated HD webcam with microphone; 802.11ac wireless card + Bluetooth 4.0; Battery Lithium Ion; Warranty 1 year; Suggested: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 or similar. Tripod and mast tube with folding sections for antenna, total height 10 meters, must comply with MIL-STD-810 standards, aluminum and stainless steel components, one year warranty, transport bag and accessories, weight to be supported at the tip Approximately 9 kilograms of antenna. Diesel portable generator 3000 watts, AC Output: 120V 3000W max.(25A), Receptacles: 20A 125V Duplex, 30A 125V Locking Plug, DC Output: 12V, 144W (12A), Starting System: Recoil, electric, Fuel Tank Capacity 3.4 gal, Noise Level: 58 dB(A), Warranty: 3 Years. Lightning rod, wire 15 meters, Ground rods: with cable clamp High-performance coaxial cable, military type connectors. (15 meters per radio) (2 connectors per radio) The supplier must provide necessary equipment and technical support in Colombia, and must provide the necessary training for communications personnel and technicians. The training provided shall prepare the technicians to adequately trouble shoot and resolve any situation or technical failure requiring trained technical personnel. Manuals to be provided shall address: the operator's preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and operations. One manual per unit / component delivered. All manuals shall be in Spanish and English languages. 2.3) Warranty Offerors shall state their standard warranty they offer in their response to the RFI. If INL receives a warranty claim for defects in material or workmanship, the product(s) will be sent to the vendor's location to perform an evaluation, with no charge to INL, to verify the status of the claim and the product. If the warranty department of the vendor determines that the product has a defect covered under the warranty, vendor must replace. INL is not responsible for any transportation charges. Replacement products must be in new condition. INL does not accept used items or refurbished. 2.4) Delivery Delivery of items shall be completed within two hundred forty (240) days after the receipt of the award. 2.5) INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS: Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Information (RFI) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DoS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable. SECTION 3 CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND PAST PERFORMANCE 3.1) If the vendor is capable of providing the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Sergio E. Aleman-Soto via e-mail by the closing date outlined in Section 1.5, Notice of RFI Closing Date and Time. Please do not call the contracting office for information; email any questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion. The Capability Statement should include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar efforts to meet the program objectives, and should not exceed five (5) pages in length. 3.2) When addressing question 3.2.8 below, please indicate the contract type and period of performance for similar items provided. At a minimum the following information is requested: 3.2.1) Company Information - a) Company Name - b) Address - c) Point of Contact - d) Telephone Number - e) E-mail address 3.2.2) GSA Schedule Number, if applicable 3.2.3) NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under 3.2.4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 3.2.5) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number 3.2.6) Business Size (i.e. Small Business, Other than Small) 3.2.7) Socio-Economic status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.) (Mark with X the Socio-Economic Status of the Company) Small Business Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program HUBZONE Small Business Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 8(a) 3.2.8) Description of your company's relevant experience and resource capabilities in performing this type of work. 3.3) In order to participate in the resulting RFQ and to be eligible for an award, the proposer must have (i) a current CAGE Code, (ii) a DUNS#, (iii) be registered to do business with the Government of the United States in the System For Award Management (SAM), and (iv) not be on the Excluded Parties List. Please do not provide generic capability statements as they shall add no value to this RFI. The Government is seeking specific information in conjunction with the specifications of this requirement.