Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: ASDE3 Down Converter Modules
UST Ref No: 113114665
Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 6973GH-25-R-00067
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to negotiate a contract on a single source basis to CTT Inc. (CTT), a Kratos Company, San Jose, CA, for the acquisition of down converter modules for the Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE)-3 radar system. The ASDE-3 system provides critical surface surveillance capability to major airports across the NAS. It uses enhanced processing software and safety logic to alert controllers and prevent runway incursions at large congested airports.

The P/N: SA-1990-90, NSN 5840-01-3201732 is wholly manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) CTT Inc. CTT has the rights to all proprietary information necessary to conduct manufacture, repair, and test of these assets are owned by CTT and have not been authorized for release to any third-party vendors. As such, CTT is the only qualified and authorized manufacturing source capable of meeting the FAA requirement for serviceable assets used for repair of the ASDE-3 surveillance systems.

The current model became non-supported by the OEM for repair 1st quarter of 2024. Current on hand stock has almost been depleted over the past twelve (12) months. The FAALC has two (2) serviceable units available to support the NAS with an average demand of three (3) assets per year. A competitive environment cannot be created in a reasonable amount of time to satisfy this specific need.

A replacement radar system (SMR4) is currently in development and is expected to begin deployment in 2026. This will replace the ASDE-3 radar completely including all of its parts and components. As a result, the FAA will only maintain support of this asset for the next four (4) to five (5) years while the new system is being fielded. Therefore, the cost and time necessary to design, develop and certify a new down converter is unsupportable.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System Paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announceme...
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ASDE3 Down Converter Modules - USA Tender

The TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for ASDE3 Down Converter Modules. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 113114665 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-01-23.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.