Request for Information (RFI) - Control Head Unit (CHU)

Request for Information (RFI) Control Head Unit (CHU) Classification Original Set Aside: N/A Product Service Code: 6610 – Flight Instruments NAICS Codes: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; 541330 – Engineering Services Place of Performance: Army Contracting Command - Redstone 5678 Hicks Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, USA Description Notice This Sources Sought is issued for informational purposes and market research only, it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response. Scope The United States Government (USG) Capability Program Executive – Aviation (CPE AVN), Project Manager, Aviation Mission Systems and Architecture (PM AMSA) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a form-fit replacement for the C-12601 control indicator (CI) and provide future growth to support future radio control software for communications and other applications. The USG is interested in information regarding control head system hardware, real-time operating systems, and software at a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), with environmental qualification that support Air-Worthiness Release (AWR) as specified in Section 3.3(C). Background The C-12601 CI is the current backup control head for the ARC-231 in Army Aircraft. The C-12601 serves as the backup control for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other waveforms and is now approaching obsolescence. Nascent Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Army requirements are driving inclusion of onboard computational capabilities and available interfaces. Multiple software defined radios require use of an intelligent control head capable of hosting multiple software applications to support Design Assurance Level (DAL) and non-DAL applications. 2.2 Instructions to Potential Respondents Respondents to this RFI must submit evidence which demonstrates their current ability to manufacture and sustain a control head unit if it has been demonstrated. Respondents are asked to submit documents in easily readable pdf formats not to exceed 20 pages. 3. Requested Information 3.1 Company Information Company Name Address Point of Contact (include phone number and email address) CAGE Code Web Page URL State the country of ownership for the company State whether the company is a non-traditional defense contractor 3.2 Capabilities The USG is particularly interested in the physical characteristics and performance capabilities including: Describe the configuration of your proposed solution. Include: Operational startup time Number and type of connectors (e.g., data/audio I/O, control, discrete, antenna, key fill, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, serial, RF). For consideration, respondents must include RS-485/422/232 serial control, full duplex 1553, and Ethernet Chipset and computational resources (RAM, ROM, GPU, etc.) Total weight and dimensions of proposed solution Display – 4.3 inches (minimum diagonal) Desired Dimensions Width - 5.75 inches Height - 3.35 inches Depth - Not to exceed 3.9 inches (DZUS rail to connector opening) Any mounting hardware required (e.g., shock isolators, cooling plates, DZUS rails) For consideration, solution must be compatible with DZUS rail mounting Maximum and nominal input power requirements of your proposed solution. Include voltage and current. For consideration, nominal power should not exceed - 14W (0.5 A @ 28VDC) Cooling method(s) used on proposed solution Supply chain considerations (e.g., countries...