ILTE Product Support for AH-64 FOTE II
ID: W900KK-17-R-0022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-ORLANDOORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS (99)
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    Posted Oct 24, 2016, 6:22 PM UTC
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    Updated Oct 24, 2016, 6:22 PM UTC
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    Due Not available
Description

Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking ILTE Product Support for AH-64 FOTE II. This procurement is for the Integrated Live Virtual Constructive Test Environment (ILTE) for AH-64E Follow-On Operational Test II. ILTE is used to support the testing of the AH-64E Apache helicopter and provides Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA) information and Time Space Position Information (TSPI) during test events. The testing will take place at three locations in Texas: Ft. Hood, Dyess Air Force Base, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The ILTE system includes data collection onboard the AH-64E during flight tests and wireless communication with ground stations. The ground stations then communicate wirelessly with ground platforms outfitted with network radios and Aviation-specific Tactical Engagement Simulation System (AVNTESS) instrumentation. AVNTESS is an advanced weapons training system used for live training and testing. The government is seeking capable contractors to deploy and operate the instrumentation for these AH-64E operational tests. The contractors must provide evidence of airworthy certifications for flight instrumentation, J/F-12 licenses for radios, DIACAP or RMF certifications for systems and components, and reports showing prior success with these systems and components. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price contract for this effort with a period of performance estimated to be 12 months. Interested parties must provide company information, including size and small business status, points of contact, and readiness to comply with Limitations of Subcontracting requirements. A white paper response confirming capabilities, certifications, accreditations, and reports must also be provided. Responses are due by November 4, 2016. This notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

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Dorothy A. BryantContract Specialist
(407) 384-5163
(407) 384-5248
dorothy.a.bryant6.civ@mail.mil
Iain SkeeteContracting Officer
(407) 208-3347
(407) 384-5248
iain.skeete.civ@mail.mil
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