Notice of Contract Action for a Sole Source Procurement

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR ONE (1) AZ/EL POSITIONER, ONE (1) MODEL TOWER, FIBERGLASS WITH AN AL-760-1P POLARIZATION AND INSTALLATION.

DESC: INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH ORBIT ADVANCED TECHOLOGIES. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Orbit Advanced Technologies, 506 Prudential Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. The Sole Source purchase will be for the following two (2) commercial items with installation:

1. MODEL: AL-4316-1
Description: Specifications for the AL-4316-1 - AZ/EL Positioner
Parameter Units Positioner Model
AL-4316-1
Outline Dimensions Drawing No. 10-2099
Bending Moment m-kg 4,149
ft-lbs 30,000
Vertical Load kg 13,608
lbs 30,000
Delivered Torque Azimuth m-kg 387
ft-lbs 2,800
Delivered Torque Elevation m-kg 2,766
ft-lbs 20,000
Withstand Torque Azimuth m-kg 581
ft-lbs 4,200
Withstand Torque Elevation m-kg 4,149
ft-lbs 30,000
Turntable Diameter mm 870
in 34.25
Weight kg 1,044
lbs 2,300
Height at 0° Elevation 5 mm 1,150
in 38.9
Central Thru-Hole Diameter (Az) 6 mm 165
in 6.5
Drive Power - AZ hp 3/4
Drive Power - EL hp 3/4
Nominal Speed - AZ rpm 0.5
Nominal Speed - EL deg/min 20
Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy - AZ deg ±0.03
Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy - EL deg ±0.04
Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy AZ deg ±0.005
Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy EL deg ±0.005
Maximum Backlash - AZ deg 0.04
Maximum Backlash - EL deg 0.03
Elevation Limit-to-Limit Travel deg +92 -45
Rotary Encoder Option EN001
Direct Incremental Encoder Opt. 4 EN002
Direct Absolute Encoder Opt. 4 EN003
Inductosyn® Encoder Option 4 1N001U, 1N001E
Slip Ring Option SR102U, SR202U, SR302U, SR402U, SR502U
Rotary Joint Options RJ12U, RJ18U, RJ40U
Stow Lock Option ST002E
Leveling Screw (set) Option LS002-4
Other Options MM002, EX002, TH002

Dimensions for the AL-4316-1
Parameter Units Positioner Model
AL-4316-1
Outline Dimensions Drawing Number 10-2099
B (Overall Height) mm 989
in 38.94
C (Radius of EL Rotation) mm 234.6
in 9.24
d1 (PCD1) mm 457.2
in 18
d2 (PCD2) mm 711.2
in 28
d3 (Thread Size) mm M20-2.5
in 3/4-10UNC
d3 (Number of Places) 12
L (Width) mm 1,625
in 64
M (Maximum Distance) mm 928
in 36.5
N (Turntable Diameter) mm 870
in 34.25
P (EL Structure Width) mm 1,194
in 47

2. MODEL: AL-4830-1-24-22-F-V-760-1P
Description: Model Tower: 22' height, 24" slide travel, fiberglass with an AL-760-1P Polarization. 22 ft length tower made of non-metallic material that must interface with ORBITZ linear table and roll axis positioned. At this length of 22 ft, the maximum load cannot be less than 350 lbs at 90-degree position. This is used to place a test antenna in the quiet zone of the Anchoic Chamber.

2b. AL-760-1P Polarization

Electromecahanical Specifications for AL-760-1P
Parameter Units Positioner Model
AL-
760-1P
Outline Dimensions Drawing No. 05-614
Bending Moment m-kg 415
ft-lbs 3,000
Operating Load kg 909
lbs 2,000
Delivered Torque m-kg 70
ft-lbs 500
Withstand Torque m-kg 82.9
ft-lbs 600
Drive Power hp 1/3
Max. Speed rpm 15
Rotary Encoder/Synchro Accuracy deg ±0.04
Direct Encoder / Inductosyn® Accuracy deg ±0.005
Maximum Backlash deg 0.2
Turntable Diameter mm 320
in 12.6
Central Thru-Hole Diameter Option mm 76
in 3 6

Width mm 267
in 10.5
Weight kg 64
lbs 140
Rotary Incremental Encoder Opt. EN001
Direct Incremental Encoder Opt. 4 EN002
Direct Absolute Encoder Opt. 4 EN003
Inductosyn® Encoder Opt. 4 1N001L
Slip Ring Options SR051L, SR101L, SR201L, SR301L
Rotary Joint Options RJ12L, RJ18L, RJ40L
Leveling Screw (set) Options N/A
Other Options MM001, EX002, TH002
Interface for CR Feed TI001

Dimensions for AL-760-1P
Parameter Units Positioner Model
AL-
760-1P
Outline Dimensions Drawing Number 05-0614
A Overall Height mm 468
in 18.42
B Center Distance mm 255
in 10.04
C Overall Width mm 261.5
in 10.29
D Turntable Diameter mm 319
in 12.57
E PCD1 mm 289
in 11.38
F Mounting Threads of PCD1 mm 6xM10-1.5
in 6x3/8-UNC
G Thru Hole mm 63.5
in 2.5
H Internal PCD2 mm N/A
in N/A
I Mounting Threads of PCD2 mm N/A
in N/A
J Length mm 372
in 14.65
K Mounting Holes PCD mm N/A
in N/A
L Distance Between Mounting Holes mm 452
in 17.80
M Distance Between Mounting Holes mm 160
in 6.3
N Mounting Holes Diameter mm 6xM12-1.75
in 6x1/2-UNC
O Distance Between Mounting Holes mm N/A
in N/A

3. Integration and Installation.

The DRG series double-ridged waveguide horns are linearly polarized antennas ideally

Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide One (1) AZ/EL Positioner, One (1) Model tower, fiberglass with an AL-760-1P Polarization and Installation above. Responses may be sent via e-mail to Nathan.Hansing@edwards.af.mil or mailed to AFFTC/PKDE, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Nathan C. Hansing. Fax Number: 661-275-0470. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by Close of Business (COB), Sep 8 2008, a Sole Source purchase order will be pursued with Orbit Advanced Technologies, 506 Prudential Rd., Horsham, PA 19044..