Telescoping Masts with Accessories and Mast Mount Pivot Assemblies

Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Charleston intends to purchase 15 EA series EX105 telescoping masts with accessories and 15 EA mast pivot assemblies. Masts shall be telescopic, extended manually by hand crank. Pneumatic masts are unacceptable in sandy/dusty environments and are vulnerable to small arms fire. Masts must extend to at least 8 meters. Mast system must include a HMMWV (High-Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle) mounting system, enabling masts to be mounted vertically on the TPCS-MPC (Team Portable Collection System - Multi-Platform Capability) vehicle. Mast mounting system must be attachable to vehicle without drilling holes in or making any permanent modification to vehicle. Mast system will support SAS 230 antenna with quick-release mount and RF cable, at a total weight of 32 pounds. System will operate when fully retracted while moving at 25 mph cross-country; 45 mph on dirt roads, and 60 mph on paved roads. With SAS 230 antenna and RF cable supported, mast must operate (maximum mast top deflection 5 degrees) fully extended at wind speeds up to 60 mph without using guy ropes, and must withstand 80 mph maximum wind speeds without using guy ropes. When mast is attached to vehicle, one person within two minutes shall be able to extend mast to full height with specified payload. Mast must also be removable from vehicle mounting bracket without tools for off-vehicle operation. For this purpose, all necessary deployment (removal) accessories must be provided in accessory kit bags. No single item (mast body or accessory kit bag) shall weigh over 45 pounds. One person shall be able to remove the mast from the vehicle and extend it fully, including setting base plate and guy lines, within 10 minutes. When mounted on the vehicle, mast top height must not exceed 108 inches above ground when retracted to minimize visual signature and vehicle obstruction height. Mast system must be suitable for worldwide operation in harsh environmental conditions and must be able to complete 1000 deployment cycles (i.e., full extension and retraction) with no failure of any mechanism. System shall be of commercial-off-the-shelf design requiring no development. A firm-fixed price contract is contemplated. This notice is for planning purposes. Interested firms are invited to submit VIA EMAIL ONLY to contact@example.gov documentation, literature, and brochures DEMONSTRATING CAPABILTIES of OFFERED ITEMS. Responses must include (1) firm name, address, and phone number; (2) average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; (3) ownership (e.g., Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned); (4) number of years in business; (5) two contacts, including names, titles, email addresses, phone numbers, and FAX numbers; (6) DUNS number; and (7) affiliate information (e.g., any parent corporation, joint venture partners, teaming partners). This Survey is for information only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with reponses or any follow-up information. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses. Applicable NAICS code is 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; size standard is 500 employees. CLOSING DATE IS 08 AUGUST 2006.