NATS
ID: FA558724RA003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONSAPO, AE, 09461-5120, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/134c6c46d5154666b7a17f6fd65c367b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a contract related to the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) project, which involves the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a continuous radar data feed from the Cromer and Claxby Radars to support Air Traffic Control operations for the 48th Fighter Wing and Aviano Air Base. The primary objective is to enhance air traffic oversight from 60 nautical miles to 100 nautical miles, including the North Sea Military Training Area, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The contractor will be responsible for providing 24-hour support, troubleshooting, and maintaining a 98% uptime for the radar feeds, with a performance period of one base year and four optional years, primarily stationed at RAF Lakenheath. Interested parties should contact Connor Jeter at connor.jeter@us.af.mil or Valerie Cuevas at valerie.cuevas@us.af.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    RAWS 2024 PWS NATS_completed.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a continuous radar data feed from the NATS Cromer and Claxby Radars to support USAF Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations, specifically for the 48th Fighter Wing and the Aviano Air Base. This data will enhance the air traffic oversight from 60 NM to 100 NM, including the North Sea Military Training Area. The contractor is tasked with the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of this radar feed, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Key services include providing 24-hour support, troubleshooting, reporting outages, and ensuring a 98% uptime for the radar feeds. Deliverables include technical manuals and compliance documentation, which must be provided before service acceptance. The performance period for this project is one base year with four optional years, with services primarily stationed at RAF Lakenheath. The document emphasizes the importance of quality assurance, contractor responsibilities, security compliance, and coordination with government agencies to fulfill operational requirements effectively.
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