Mobile User Objective System Satellite Communication (MUOS SATCOM) antenna

Added:
May 29, 2018 2:29 pm


Request for Information (RFI)

The Naval Air Systems Command, PMA-265 is seeking inputs for the development of a Mobile User Objective System Satellite Communication (MUOS SATCOM) antenna for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G to be used for providing Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) communications in legacy Ultra High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM and MUOS bands. The antenna must be the same form and fit as the Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminals (MATT) antenna currently installed on the EA-18G, with additional radar cross section (RCS) requirements for the F/A-18E/F platform (including Block III) and extended bandwidth for MUOS. The antenna shall consist of a radiating element with integrated radome. The antenna shall be installed in door 40 in place of the MATT antenna. Presently there is a need for up to 600 units with aircraft installs beginning in 2020. Prospective vendors must able to meet this timeline and deliver units at a rate of no

less than 6 per month.
The Government is interested in technology that can meet the requested specifications or can be modified to meet the Government's needs.
THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), BUT RATHER A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from industry that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirements as stated in this synopsis. This RFI is issued solely for market research, planning and information purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above. Vendors can additionally provide a capabilities statement of no more than 1 page in length that demonstrates the respondent's ability to meet the requirements as specified herein, including the delivery schedule requirements.
The Government is interested in receiving vendors' commercial published price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. The Government is also interested in lead-time and current stock level. All data received in response to this RFI, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government.
Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP that may be issued. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: www.fbo.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. All responses, including capability statements, shall be submitted no later than 3:30 PM EST, 13 June 2018. Responses shall be submitted electronically to the designated Contract Specialist, Joanna Schwab, in Microsoft Word format or Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following email address: joanna.schwab@navy.mil.
Please submit any questions regarding this synopsis to Joanna Schwab via e-mail to joanna.schwab@navy.mil. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this sources sought.


Added:
Jun 04, 2018 8:41 am
Modified:
Jun 12, 2018 12:49 pm
Track Changes The following technical information is provided:


Antenna Dimensions:
Outer Flange- 16" X 16"
Antenna Housing- 13" X 13"
Depth- ~2"

Bandwidth:
UHF SATCOM Rx- 243 MHz - 270 MHz
UHF SATCOM and MUOS Tx- 280 MHZ - 320 MHz
MUOS Rx- 340 MHz - 380 MHz
Question Received:
Will the Navy consider innovative antenna solutions that still need RCS modifications and qualification?
Answer:
The antenna must meet RCS, performance, and environmental qualifications prior to vendor selection, purchase, or fielding.

Added:
Jun 19, 2018 8:39 am Question Received:

Does the Navy already have vendors who can meet the requirements with a flight qualified offering?
Answer:
No
Question Received:

What company provides the current MATT antenna?
Answer: Ball Aerospace