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2330 -- AIR TRANSPORTABLE TRAILERS, SOL FA0021-97-R-0001 DUE 022597 POC Carmella A. Noll, Contracting Officer, (904)-884-2435; 100 Bartley Street Suite 224, hurlburt Fld, FL 32544-5273 Draft request for proposal (DRFP) FA0021-97-R-0001 will be released for industry comment on/about 25 Feb 97. The DRFP is for up to 13 air-transportable (tie-down/sling points) trailers to enhance the rapid deployment of the Textron-manufactured mobile microwave landing system (MMLS). This requirement was first described in the market survey draft specification dated 19 Dec 96. As a result of the market survey this requirement will be solicited as a competitive total small business set-aside under SIC Code 3715. The MMLS is a lightweight, transportable, ground-based precision guidance approach system that provides a Cat II landing capability for aircraft equipped with MLS avionics . Trailer mounting must not degrade the ability of the MMLS to meet its system requirements. The design must protect an assembled MMLS on the trailer bed during both transportation and operation, reduce field setup time to within 5 minutes with minimum lifting and attachment of components by field personnel. Trailer should offer levelers and locking down during field setup; dual mounting that allows the four generators to be removed from the trailer in the field if required; antenna fold down; must provide a roll on roll off capability; be air-transportable by cargo aircraft (C130, C141, C5, C17, UH47, and CV 22) and on the ground with a ball or pintle hook compatible with a tow vehicle (HMMWV or ATV Quad); offer collocated or split site siting option The trailer must be capable of being separated for deployment in a split-site configuration for system equipment that must be separated by some extended distance. Trailer must provide shock and vibration protection for the MMLS during transportation, including during towing conditions over paved and unpaved surfaces when towed at 55 mph. There are no drawings or technical data package for this trailer. Respondents will be required to provide a design/drawings for a technical solution. Award will be based on best design for cost. Respondents to the market survey will be mailed a copy of the DRFP. All other offerors may request a copy of the DRFP. Firms shall indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2; whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor; and affirmation that neither the requestor nor its principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal agency. Failure to so represent will be grounds for refusing the request.. Telephone requests will not be honored. Only written or fax (904-884-2476) requests are acceptable. All responsible small businesses may submit an offer which will be considered. See numbered notes 1, 9, 12. (0016)

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