SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- AN/SPS-73 TECH REFRESH SOURCES SOUGHT
- Notice Date
- 4/21/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, N00164 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, INDIANA 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0016409RGR44
- Response Due
- 5/13/2009
- Archive Date
- 5/28/2009
- Point of Contact
- Mr. J.D. Martin, ames.d.martin@navy.milMr. Tracy Pride, tracy.pride@navy.mil, 12-854-4504<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website located at http://www.fbo.gov, the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) website located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Acquisition website located at http://www.crane.navy.mil/acquisition/homepage.htm. FBO is the primary point of entry to be used when access to synopses and solicitations from the World Wide Web is required. However, the NECO webpage as well as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Acquisition webpage serve as alternatives if the FBO website is unavailable.MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this sources-sought announcement as part of a market survey for information only to be used for preliminary planning purposes. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. This synopsis is for potential market sources to perform the technical refresh of the AN/SPS-73 Radar System as described below:The AN/SPS-73 is a surface search radar (SSR) capable of tracking surface craft, obstructions, shorelines, buoys, and navigational marks assisting in navigation, collision avoidance, and tracking vessels. The AN/SPS-73 consists of an optional Junction Box, a Radar Antenna mounted on Pedestal/Scanner, an Antenna Safety Switch, a Radar Processor (RP), an Operator Position (OP) (The RP and OP can be enclosed in a single Stand Alone Operator Position console (SAOP) or as two separate components), and a Pedestal/ Scanner containing an antenna drive motor and a Receiver/ Transmitter (R/T)(a Furuno 25 kW RSB-0014 X-band Transceiver modular unit mounted within the pedestal of the scanner unit) The Antenna Safety Switch disables antenna rotation and transmit trigger by keeping the Receiver/ Transmitter in a standby mode. AN/SPS-73 operator positions consist of one or more Stand Alone Operator Position stations (SAOP). The SAOP is an original equipment manufacturer workstation design consisting of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) assemblies, including a monitor/flat panel, radar processor, keyboard, and trackball. The display window is divided into a control panel and radar image area for improved system to user interface. The SAOPs are also enclosures for the AN/SPS-73 Radar Processors and interface to external systems by a 100 Base T Local Area Network (LAN) through a 100 Base T hub. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard must update the following 3 sets of components due to obsolescence: 1. Processor Card Set existing part numbers: 1.a. Synergy Power PC (Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS)): p/n VGMD-S540QCSNBNNB1 1.b. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) (COTS): p/n RM235-N 1.c. BARCO Graphics Card (COTS): p/n 101775-88VRN Note: Upgraded Processor card set must interface with the BARCO low light flat panel display monitor p/n K9345942. A single board computer (SBC) shall replace the functionality currently provided by the legacy VME Computer card set to a PC based equivalent by combining the Synergy Power PC (COTS) P/N: VGMD-S540QCSNBNNB1 and the PCMCIA (COTS) Flash Memory Carrier P/N: RM235-N and the Barco Graphics Card (COTS) P/N: 101775-88VRN. Requirements for the RP Single Board Computer include: 1)Shall meet the weapon specification (WS-33588) for environmental requirements (Shock, Vibration, EMC, Temp, Humidity, etc). 2)Shall have support for VxWorks OS version 6 or higher. 3)Shall be based on Intel Pentium or higher CPU or equivalent. 4)Shall have at least 1 Gbyte of volatile R/W solid state memory. 5)Shall have at least 64 Mbyte of nonvolatile R/W solid state memory that emulates a disk drive for use as the boot source. 6)Shall have a Compact PCI bus interface. 7)Shall have a 1000/100/10base T Ethernet interface. 8)Shall support standard Keyboard and Trackball devices via USB port and also support additional USB ports (at least 2 additional USB ports, 1 for USB serial expander, 1 to load software). 9)Shall have at least 2 RS-232 serial ports capable of the standard baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud.(6 RS-232 serial to be available via a USB expander and / PMC daughterboard) 10)Shall have a analog VGA video interface capable of the following resolutions: 1600 x 1200 pixels @ 60 Hz and 24 bits / pixel 1280 x 1024 pixels @ 60 Hz and 24 bits / pixel 2. Legacy Radar Processor Card Set existing part numbers: 2.a. Radar Scan Converter (RSC): p/n 1721817-102 2.b. Radar Data Extractor (RDE): p/n 1721818-102 Note 1: RSC and RDE both contain embedded Firmware that must be programmed with Raytheon RDSCOMM software in order to interface with legacy system components. The Government has Government purpose rights in SPS-73 RDSCOMM software and documentation developed or delivered to the government after 17 May 2001 and unlimited rights in version 9.7.1 delivered 17 may 2001 to the USN and/or USCG. A combined radar scan converter and radar data extractor shall replace the functionality currently provided by the 2 radar scan converters (RSC) CCAs (P/N: 1721817-102) and the radar data extractor (RDE) CCA (P/N: 1721818-102). Note 2: Each Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) Mezzanine Cards PMC module will host 1 RDE and RSC equivalent. The system will allow additional modules to be added. The PMC modules will be hosted and attached to a compact peripheral component interconnect cPCI carrier card. 2 to 4 modules can be added to each carrier. If two RSC cards are required (per Specification requirement) 2 of the modules will be mounted to the carrier. 3. Legacy Radar Control Card Set existing part numbers: 3.a. Radar Converter and Control Card (RCC): p/n 1720575-103 Note: RCC contains Firmware that must be programmed with Raytheon RDSCOMM software in order to interface with legacy system components. 3.b. A6 Interface Card: p/n 1720573-106 A combined radar control converter and interface function shall replace the functionality currently provided by the radar control and converter (RCC) (P/N: 1720575-103) and the I/F card (P/N:1720573-106). Performance parameters required from the new Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA's) include the following: AN/SPS-73 System upgrades shall include performance benefits including but not limited to support for an Automated Identification Systems (AIS) interface. Enhancements to the SPS-73 SSR system shall include an optional interface with Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI) and the Sperry Integrated Bridge Navigation System (IBNS) system as well. The AN/SPS-73/IBNS interface provides the signal transmission path for the exchange of radar control, video, tracks, and ship's navigation data between the AN/SPS-73 and the Voyage Management System (VMS) of IBNS. This interface is a network interface over the SSR Local Area Network (LAN). The AN/SPS-73 to VMS interface will provide the signal transmission path for the exchange of radar video and ship's navigation data between the AN/SPS-73 and the IBNS workstations. 1. Modifying system software to monitor and provide the operational status of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and to make that status known to the local operator. This status will be available on the SPS-73 Graphical User Interface GUI. 2. Allow control of the SPS-73 from the IBNS workstations using RDSCOMM communication software. 3. Interface with the NAVSSI network via non RDSCOMM protocols which will be used for providing heading information to the SPS-73 in both operational and training modes. 4. Modify the SPS-73 GUI to re-identify Generic Port 2 as a training port for the IBS-T trainer suite interface. 5. Modify the SPS-73 to switch into a training mode when commanded by the IBNS system via RDSCOMM. 6. Modify the GUI to indicate that the SPS-73 has been switched and is in training mode by displaying a banner across the display surface. 7. Port RDSCOMM to Windows XP SP2 8. Rehost the current SPS-73 functionality and capability onto a compact PCI computer and optional remote COTS based display unit. 9. Radar Interface Card (RIC) FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array): BIT (Built-In-Test) Enhancements.Adds a Test Target loop back capability to RIC FPGA.Generates Test Target and loops back the data through Analog Video Frontend/Input of RIC.Additional Hardware circuits required to implement: -New 12-bit D/A Converter and output filter -Change Furuno 2 input video mux with 3 input video mux to allow for third analog video (test) source-Convert FPGA Digital Outputs to correct voltage range -Add 2 multiplexers to front end of comparatorsEnd item compliance with IEC 60945 CORR 1 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems - General Requirements - Methods of Testing and Required Test Results is required. Assure compliance of system with IEC 60945, International Standard, to meet a requirement of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), that the navigation equipment defined in chapter V of the Convention, be type-approved by administrations to conform with performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the IMO. IEC 60945 specifies minimum performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results for general requirements which can be applied to those characteristics common to all equipment described hereunder: a) shipborne navigational equipment required by the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) as amended, and by the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels as amended, and to other navigational aids, where appropriate; and b) for EMC only, all other bridge-mounted equipment, equipment in close proximity to receiving antennas, and equipment capable of interfering with safe navigation of the ship and with radio-communications (see IMO Resolution A.813).The respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide these technology refresh kits to the AN/SPS-73 Radar in a timely fashion and exhibit the ability to adjust production rate quantities, as required to meet USN and USCG fleet requirements. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.Interested organizations who feel they possess the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the Government the following information; point of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code and/or tax identification number (TIN), as well as business size category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.), a brief summary of the company's capabilities, description of facilities, personnel, related manufacturing experience.. Any supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc. may also be provided. All information combined shall not exceed 25 pages. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel or contractors working for the Government Acquisition Group under appropriate non-disclosure agreements. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement to Mr. ! J.D. Martin, james.d.martin@navy.mil on or before 13 May 2009. Technical questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mr. Tracy Pride, tracy.pride@navy.mil, 812-854-4504
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