MIS Bearing and Power Transfer Assembly (BAPTA) with Slip Ring Assembly (SRA) and BAPTA Drive/Control Electronics for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System

The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for a Bearing And Power Transfer Assembly (BAPTA) with Slip Ring Assembly (SRA) and BAPTA Drive/Control Electronics (BAPTA-E) for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Microwave Imager Sounder (MIS) which is a Class 1 Operational National Program. The contractor will be required to design, fabricate and test one Engineering Development Unit (EDU) BAPTA and one BAPTA Electronics (BAPTA-E) ; The contractor will also be required to fabricate and test one Flight BAPTA and Flight BAPTA Electronics . In addition, there will be options for the contractor to provide up to three (3) additional sets of Flight BAPTA and Flight BAPTA Electronics . The specifications referenced in the Request for Proposal (RFP) are export controlled under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, in order to receive the specifications, potential Contractors will be required to complete the attached certification with proof of status as a U.S. Person (as defined in 22 C.F.R. Part 120.15) and submit it via e-mail to Ms. Lisa Fleming, at [email protected] . The certification will be provided with the RFP. Upon confirmation of eligibility, potential offerors will be sent copies of the Statement of Work and specifications. The specifications must be safeguarded and protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. The NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm.