STARS Digital Video Conversion
ID: STARS-Digital-VideoType: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTRCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

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Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/81892db6bf1d4d3e91222a59d2861856/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is seeking qualified contractors for the STARS Digital Video Conversion project, which involves upgrading 73 Air Force Air Traffic Control Towers from analog to digital video display systems. The project requires skilled professionals to relocate and install electronic equipment, fiber optic cables, and associated infrastructure, with a strict timeline of two years for completion. This upgrade is crucial for enhancing air traffic management and operational efficiency across various military installations, both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside (OCONUS). Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement by November 29, 2024, and can contact Patricia Barnett at patricia.barnett@dot.gov or Matthew Phelps at matthew.phelps@dot.gov for further information.

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    Digital Video Locations.pdf
    The document outlines a detailed inventory of Remote Towers (RT) and Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) operated by various Air Force Bases and installations, primarily focusing on their operational status. Each entry includes the RAPCON ID, Tower ID, and relevant acronyms to indicate operational capability (LT, RT, ADA). The data presents a clear distinction between functional and non-functional RTs and ATCTs, with several bases like Keesler AFB and Dover AFB showing distinct operational statuses and configurations. This categorization includes towers functioning fully, partially, or those not operational, with designs indicating their identifiers. The compilation serves as a vital resource for monitoring air traffic management systems and infrastructure across multiple military air facilities. This organizational format aims to support decision-making regarding upgrades, maintenance, and potential investments, aligning with government strategies on enhancing aviation safety and efficiency. Overall, the document acts as a crucial reference for federal and local entities involved in air traffic control and related government engagements.
    Digital Video SOW.pdf
    The Digital Video Statement of Work outlines a project to upgrade seventy-three Air Force Air Traffic Control Towers transitioning from analog to digital video display systems. This will involve skilled professionals who must relocate and install electronic equipment, fiber optics, and government-furnished cables while adhering to a two-year schedule. Each site will require two personnel for installation tasks, which include reconfiguring equipment, installing fiber optic cables for communication and testing connectivity. The document specifies the technical requirements for fiber optic materials, the responsibilities of contractors, and the necessity for compliance with security measures, including access to sensitive government information. The work will be performed at various CONUS and OCONUS bases, with a contract period extending until September 2026, ensuring the necessary tools and compliance measures are in place for successful project execution.
    Sources Sought for Digital Video.pdf
    The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to market research potential contractors for a project involving the upgrade of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS) from analog to digital video display signaling. This requirement entails the recruitment of skilled professionals to manage the installation of electronic equipment, fiber optic cables, and associated procedures across 73 Air Force Air Traffic Control Towers, with operations planned both within and outside the continental United States (CONUS and OCONUS). The government aims to establish a firm-fixed-price contract and requires two personnel per site for completion within a two-year timeline. Interested parties are prompted to submit a capabilities statement detailing their qualifications, including company information, experience, and responses to the project’s feasibility. The notice includes relevant NAICS codes and states that tasks are subject to the Service Contract Act and the Buy American Act. All responses must be submitted electronically by November 29, 2024, with no government funding available for response preparation. The announcement serves solely for informational purposes and does not imply any contractual obligation from the government.
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