VSBP-3 Production/Sustainment
ID: VSBP-3Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20591, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/80529499a4914b408f7bbaee2cfbf310/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey to identify vendors capable of providing production and sustainment services for the Voice Switch By-Pass (VSBP-3) system. This system is critical for ensuring that air traffic controllers maintain communication with pilots during primary voice switch failures, thereby enhancing operational resilience in air traffic management. The FAA anticipates the procurement of up to fifty new VSBP systems, along with logistics support, program management, and configuration management services, over a potential ten-year contract period. Interested vendors should submit their capability statements to Elizabeth H. Williams at elizabeth.h.williams@faa.gov, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS code 541330, with no costs reimbursed for responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elizabeth H. Williams
    elizabeth.h.williams@faa.gov
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    VSBP-3_Product Specification_6Nov2024_DRAFT.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for the Voice Switch By-Pass (VSBP-3) system utilized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enable emergency access for air traffic controllers to air-to-ground radio systems during failures of the main voice switch. It details the system design, requirements, and component characteristics necessary for installation in terminals and mobile towers, ensuring uninterrupted communication capabilities. Key system components include a cabinet for various modules such as power supplies and relay systems, with configurations that support one or two frequencies or dual access for controllers. It mandates performance standards for audio quality, noise levels, and channel connectivity, emphasizing redundancy and reliability through uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Quality assurance protocols and testing criteria are specified to meet FAA standards, along with references to applicable documents for compliance. The document serves as a technical foundation to guide future procurement and implementation efforts under government contracts, highlighting the integration of safety, operational efficiency, and adherence to existing regulations.
    VSBP-3 Section C SOW_v4_4Nov2024.pdf
    The Voice Switch By-Pass (VSBP) Statement of Work outlines requirements for providing Air Traffic Controllers emergency access to FAA VHF and UHF radio systems in the event of a primary voice switch failure. The SOW encompasses product delivery, program management, quality control, configuration management, systems engineering, testing, and logistics support. The Contractor is tasked with producing up to fifty VSBP systems, along with associated hardware and tailored configurations as ordered. Key responsibilities include maintaining a Quality Control Program for compliance, undergoing regular technical reviews, and managing all configuration items to ensure system integrity. Testing procedures like Production Acceptance Tests (PAT) are mandated to confirm functionality before delivery. Warranty support includes repair or replacement of defective hardware for one year. Logistics responsibilities include Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) analysis, spare parts provision, and secure storage for equipment. Additionally, the Contractor must manage an escrow account for technical documentation and provide a Technical Instruction Manual for installation support. This document serves as part of the federal government's effort to establish clear milestones and responsibilities in the procurement process for critical air traffic control equipment, ensuring operational resilience and safety standards in aviation communications.
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