Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Modernization: Antenna Control Box (ACB) Market Survey Announcement

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document is a matrix containing questions submitted by potential vendors regarding the opportunity and the FAA's responses. It clarifies aspects of the procurement, design ownership, and product build.

• Design Ownership: The FAA considers the current design a complete "build-to-print" solution and will retain ownership of the design, not involving vendors in design changes.
• Support Contract: The FAA does not anticipate a separate support contract for services like repairs or warranty.
• System Integration: The FAA will replace legacy radar systems under BNATCS, and the new Antenna Control Box (ACB) units will remain after new Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) installations.
• UPEC Requirements Specification: This document is provided for reference only and is not a specification for vendors to develop a solution against.
• Product Build: All products will be new build or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• ROM Pricing: Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing should include labor, factory testing, and delivery for the entire build.

This Q&A matrix provides crucial clarifications that bidders should consider when preparing their proposals. It confirms the "build-to-print" nature of the requirement and clarifies the scope of vendor involvement and pricing expectations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a matrix for market survey comments and questions. It is intended to facilitate the collection and organization of feedback and inquiries from potential vendors regarding the opportunity.

• Columns include: '#', 'Document', 'Reference (Section/Paragraph)', 'Page/Paragraph', and 'Question/Comment'.
• The structure is designed to capture specific questions or comments and link them to relevant sections of other opportunity documents.

This attachment serves as a structured method for bidders to submit their questions and comments during the market survey phase. It helps ensure that all feedback is captured systematically, which can lead to clearer solicitations and more comprehensive answers to bidder inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - Appendix A Parts List Rev 2.1.docx," provides a detailed parts list required for the assembly of the Universal Pedestal Electronic Control (UPEC) kit. It also includes parts lists for external cable assemblies (ASR-9, ASR-8, ASR-11) and associated hardware.

• UPEC Parts List: Itemizes components for the UPEC assembly, including enclosures, surge suppression, PLC chassis, power supply components, front panel elements, box connectors, and an azimuth decoder board.
• Cable Parts Lists: Details components for external cable kits (ASR-9, ASR-8, ASR-11), specifying connectors, strain reliefs, backshells, plugs, and wire types.
• Hardware: Includes lists for connector hardware, insert hardware, encoder surge suppression hardware, display mounting hardware, and ground cable hardware.
• Wire: Specifies various gauges and colors of stranded wire, as well as CAT 5e cable and connectors.
• Special Tools: Lists a required crimper.

This parts list is crucial for bidders to understand the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the UPEC kit and associated cabling. It provides specific part numbers and quantities, which are essential for cost estimation, procurement planning, and ensuring compliance with the technical specifications of the opportunity. Bidders should review this list to assess their capability to source or manufacture these components and to accurately price their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ASR Universal Pedestal Electronic Control (UPEC) Project Requirements Version 4.0", specifies the subsystem requirements for the ASR Antenna Positioning and Universal Pedestal Equipment Control project. It details the necessary updates to address obsolescence and performance issues with existing azimuth position encoders in ASR systems.

• Scope: Addresses obsolescence of azimuth position encoders and the need for a single interface to three different Antenna Control Systems.
• Overview: Discusses changes to azimuth data, encoder configurations (ATCBI-5 vs. MODE-S), and advancements in angle sensing technologies.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Outlines reliability, maintainability, availability, electrical power, and personnel safety requirements.
• Detailed Requirements (Hardware): Specifies dual system requirements for azimuth data, generators, pulse amplifiers, shapers, and power supplies. It details requirements for continuous operation, maintenance intervals, component minimization, pulse generation (minimum 217 pulses per rotation), drift, jitter, pulse amplitude, and cable specifications.
• Detailed Requirements (Software): States that software must meet FAA security and development standards, with potential for additional requirements.
• Test Verification Requirements Traceability Matrix: Provides a matrix linking requirement IDs to their verification methods (Inspection, Demonstration, Test, Analysis).

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the technical specifications and performance requirements for the UPEC system. Understanding these requirements is essential for developing compliant proposals and solutions related to the ASR Antenna Positioning and Universal Pedestal Equipment Control project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for setting up and loading software onto the Universal Pedestal Electronic Control (UPEC) system, specifically focusing on OPTO 22 PLC and SD Card configurations. It is intended for bidders to ensure correct system configuration for the opportunity.

OPTO 22 PLC Setup:

• Hardware/Software: Requires a computer with Ethernet cable and PAC Control software.
• Account Creation: Instructions for creating an administrator account on the groov EPIC processor.
• Network Configuration: Detailed steps to manually set IP addresses for Ethernet 0 (192.168.1.100) and Ethernet 1 (192.168.1.200).
• Processor Activation: Procedures for activating the groov EPIC processor using a provided email, password, and activation key, including downloading and uploading a license file.
• Firmware Update: Steps to update the firmware to version 4.0.1-b.124 using a specific .bin file.
• Time Zone: Verification and setting of the time zone to UTC.
• System Backup Restore: Instructions to restore a system backup using a provided file.
• PAC Control Strategy Restore: Steps to open and download the antenna_controls strategy using PAC Control.
• groov View Project Restore: Instructions to restore a groov View project from a backup file.
• Node-Red Project Restore: Steps to import and deploy a Node-RED project using a .json file.
• Shell Access License: Procedure to obtain and upload a license for shell access and set up shell credentials.
• Touchscreen Calibration: Instructions for calibrating the touchscreen.

SD Card Programming:

• Hardware: Requires a PC with Windows 10/11, a KRTKL Snickerdoodle Black FPGA Board, and a MicroSD card (32GB preferred).
• File: Requires the BOOT.bin file.
• Formatting: Steps to format the microSD card as FAT32 with a volume label "BOOT", unchecking Quick Format.
• File Copy: Instructions to copy the BOOT.bin file to the root directory of the formatted microSD card.
• SD Card Insertion: Guidance on inserting the prepared microSD card into the Snickerdoodle Black board.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific hardware and software configuration requirements for the UPEC system. Successful implementation of these instructions is likely a prerequisite for system functionality and integration, directly impacting proposal preparation and execution planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed assembly instructions for the Universal Pedestal Electronic Control, serving as Appendix B to the main solicitation. It outlines the process for manufacturing, building, or assembling these units.

• Assembly Method: The successful bidder is responsible for determining the manufacturing and assembly method, with the provided instructions representing one suggested approach. All necessary CAD drawings and files will be supplied.
• Component Assembly: Detailed steps are provided for building wires according to specific drawings, labeling enclosures with serial numbers (SN:XXXX format), installing various components like rivet-nuts, din rails, terminal blocks, surge suppressors, relays, power supplies, Ethernet switches, and a PLC chassis.
• Wiring and Connections: Specific instructions are given for connecting various cables (e.g., Ethernet, encoder, LCD power) and installing components onto din rails and within the enclosure.
• Front Panel Assembly: Includes instructions for installing LEDs, switches, fuse holders, and a display bracket with an LCD screen.
• Parts and Hardware: Numerous specific part numbers, drawing numbers, and hardware (screws, washers, nuts) are listed for each assembly step.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the complexity and specific requirements for assembling the electronic control units. It details the exact components, hardware, and procedural steps involved, which will inform manufacturing planning, resource allocation, and cost estimation for proposals. Bidders must ensure they can meet these detailed assembly specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 6 - Appendix D Drawings Rev 2.pdf", contains detailed drawings and a cable list for the Universal Pedestal Electronic Control. It serves as a technical reference for the components and wiring associated with the opportunity.

• Appendix D Drawings: Provides visual representations of the "Universal Pedestal Electronic Control" and its various cable assemblies (e.g., Cable Diagram, Cable List).
• Parts Lists: Detailed lists of components, including part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and specifications for various cables and connectors.
• Cable Pinout and Labels: Specific information on wire color, gauge, "From" and "To" labels, and lengths for each cable assembly.
• Notes and Specifications: Includes general notes on wire preparation, soldering, heat shrinking, and other assembly instructions, as well as dimensional tolerances and material specifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the technical specifications and assembly requirements of the "Universal Pedestal Electronic Control." It provides the necessary detail for understanding the complexity of the wiring and component integration, which is essential for accurate proposal development and execution planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Business Declaration Form. It is intended to be completed by potential bidders to declare their business status and capabilities.

• The form likely requires information about the bidder's company, such as business size, certifications, and any relevant declarations.
• Specific fields and instructions for completion would be detailed within the form itself.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their proposal preparation. It is crucial for demonstrating eligibility and compliance with any set-aside requirements or business status criteria specified in the solicitation.