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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR (PAPI) SYSTEM PARTS & ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE) is r... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR (PAPI) SYSTEM PARTS & ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE) is requesting information from industry in order to identify airfield lighting manufacturers capable of producing airfield lighting to support the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Expeditionary Airfields (EAF) LED Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) System. Sources for procurement are to provide supply support and production of Precision Approach Path Indicator parts and accessories necessary to meet the USMC EAF requirements. NAVAIR is assessing Precision Approach Path Indicator systems for glideslope indication that include LEDs, infrared and visible, as well as remote control capability and multiple power sources. Necessary equipment to stow, transport, and maintain the equipment is also required. Broad industry participation is desired but NAVAIR is keenly interested in designs that are currently in production. Material identified as Company Proprietary provided in response to this RFI will be treated as such by the Government. Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement. The mission of the NAVAIR EAF program is to equip the US Marine Corps to support Naval Aviation with the flexibility and capability to rapidly deploy and establish survivable, self-sustaining airfields in austere, expeditionary operating environments. The EAF Concept is a shore-based, aviation weapons support system which permits deployment of landing force aircraft within effective range of ground forces. This concept allows for the construction of portable, reusable, forward-deployed airfields that can be assembled in a building block concept for the rapid introduction of air power. The EAF family of systems supports a myriad of airfield configurations, ranging in size and complexity from single-aircraft vertical take-off and landing sites, to short runways for tactical aircraft, to extended runways for heavy cargo lift, through the deployment of airfield surfacing systems, expeditionary arresting gear, airfield terminal guidance systems and airfield lighting and marking systems. The PAPI system is the standard visual glide slope indicator currently in use by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and other commercial and military agencies. The PAPI consists of four light boxes arranged perpendicular to the edge of the runway. It projects a pattern of red and white lights that provide visual approach slope information. PAPIs provide a definite white and red light projection pattern along the desired descent path to the touchdown point. PAPIs are designed to reduce Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) and landing distance over and under runs by assisting the pilot in establishing a stabilized descent. ELIGIBILITY The applicable PSC code for this procurement is 6210 - Indoor and Outdoor Electrical Lighting Fixture. The NAICS for this requirement is 335139 - Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing. In addition, small businesses are required to provide the following information to enable the Government to determine eligibility. Company ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in the requirements. Company classification. For example; large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. REQUIREMENTS Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Visible and infrared light sources shall be light emitting diode (LED) System shall be capable of being configured, installed, and operated as either a 4-light (L-880) or 2-light (L-881) compliant PAPI system as defined by FAA AC 150/5345-28H. System shall be capable of indicating glide slope angles of 2 to 8 degrees, inclusive. System shall be capable of supporting unaided (visible) and night vision device (NVD) aided operations (non-simultaneous). System shall shut down upon detection of any fault within an individual Light House Unit (LHU) and provider notification to the operator Each LHU shall meet or exceed the photometric and chromatic performance requirements of FAA AC 150/5345-28H System shall be capable of being portable. INFORMATION SOUGHT Please provide the following information, as applicable. If there are any test results available, including but not limited to those performed by third-party test facilities, please include with your response. Photometric/Radiometric. Please describe the photometric and optical properties including the minimum average intensity, vertical and horizontal beam coverage for each intensity step. Please describe the radiometric and infrared (IR) properties, including Radiant intensity, average NRIb, and centroid wavelength for each intensity step. Can each LHU provide an infrared (IR) “steady over flashing” output to mimic the white over red visible presentation? If so, please provide the flash rate and duty cycle. Control: Please describe the control characteristics of each device. Is there the ability to control the light output of each device at the device itself? Can the visible and IR (where applicable) intensities be controlled independent of each other? Can the light output both visible and IR (where applicable) simultaneously? Please describe how the device is controlled remotely. Can the visible and IR (where applicable) intensities be controlled independent of each other? Can the device output both visible and IR (where applicable) simultaneously? Is there the ability for the device to turn on and off automatically depending on ambient light conditions? How are the visible and IR intensities set in this mode? At what ambient light level will the device turn on? At what ambient light level will the device turn off? Can the system detect excessive tilt an implement a system shutdown in accordance with FAA AC 150/5345-28-H, paragraph 3.2.5? Electrical characteristics: How much power does the light device consume while on its highest intensity step? Please include data for both visible and IR output (where applicable), plus all control and wireless electronics. How much power does the device fixture consume while in “standby” mode, where there is no light being emitted, and only wireless and control electronics consume power? Please describe all power sources that can be used during operation including back up power source capabilities Battery (if applicable): What chemistry does the battery utilize and what is the rated capacity? What is the run time of the device at its highest output? What is the runtime at ambient temperatures of -40F, +70F and +150F? Does the device remain at its set intensity until it reaches a low power cutoff? Does the device lower its light output over time to extend run time? If so, please explain how this is accomplished. Please describe how the battery is charged from an external source, including physical connections and electrical demands. How long does it take to fully charge the battery, and what capacity does the battery charge to? Will the battery charge when the ambient temperature is -40F? Are these values the results from testing, or theoretical? Solar (if applicable): Does the device have a photovoltaic/solar recharge capability? If so, is the photovoltaic functionality integral or external to the device? What is the energy generated capacity? How many panels are used for each device, and how is it (are they) oriented? Can the orientation be adjusted? What is the required solar irradiance needed to fully charge the battery? Installation: Please describe how the devices are typically installed. Is there any frangibility in this mounting method? Does the device have the ability to operate from an external power source? If so, please describe the power distribution method, including the physical interface connections, as well as the electrical requirements. Packaging, transportation, and storage: Please describe how the components are packaged for transportation, shipping, and storage. What is the quantity and combinations of components per package? What ancillary equipment is provided in this package? Please describe all forms of packaging available (trailer, ruggedized cases, intermodal, etc). Do the battery powered components have the ability to be charged while in storage? If so, please describe the physical connection to each component for battery charging. Also, please describe the physical connection between all battery chargers and an external power source. Remote control: Please describe any and all remote controllers that may be used for each device. Is it (are they) battery operated? What is the form factor and chemistry of the battery? Is it rechargeable? If so, how is it recharged? What is the runtime of the remote control? Please describe any wireless communication used. Is there an established wireless protocol or standard that is used? What frequencies are used? Is the wireless signal encrypted? If so, please describe the encryption method used. Does the remote control have the ability to independently control multiple groups of the same light type, such as multiple PAPIs? If so, what is the maximum number of groups? Please describe how a light fixture is configured to work with the remote control; that is, any required user input. CAPABILITY PACKAGE SUBMITTAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: Company Name and Address; applicable CAGE code, company point of contact and position along with contact information. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Manpower to include the number of company employees and applicable skill sets. Statement regarding capability. The Government may subsequently opt to conduct company site visits to further determine eligibility and capability. This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only to identify responsible sources and interested parties who have proven solutions that can meet or exceed the above NAVAIR requirements. Please note that this Request for Information is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation MAY NOT necessarily result from this RFI. The Government will not reimburse the respondent for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. All company proprietary information contained in the response shall be separately marked. Any proprietary information contained in response to this request that is properly marked will be properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish the capability and requirements for any future systems acquisition so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. HOW TO RESPOND Interested companies shall respond within fifteen (15) days after release of this RFI with product information that meets all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes. Please submit your response to this RFI via e-mail no later than 20 September 2023, 5:30 PM EDT to Contract Specialist, Kelly Gray at Kelly.e.gray13.civ@us.navy.mil.