# AJW-141 Weather Systems Platform

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh24r00030

- Solicitation number: 6973GH-24-R-00030
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Awarded to Crosstek Solutions LLC
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Contracting office: 6973FK Mike Monroney Aero CNTR (6973FK)
- NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Product or service code: Y1BA Construction Of Air Traffic Control Towers
- Place of performance: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- City: Oklahoma City. https://abierto.us/cities/oklahoma-city-ok-4055000
- First posted: March 12, 2024
- Last posted: April 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d20773ed5e354720a3a80faf214843da/view

## Description

Project Summary for Market Research AJW-141 Weather Systems Platform The FAA has a requirement for the purchase of a galvanized mezzanine with a static load point of 350 lbs. and installation of the mezzanine. The mezzanine will be used as a Weather Sensor Platform in support of AJW-1411 second level engineering for technical refresh activities associated to the Juneau Airport Wind System (JAWS) and service life extension program (SLEP) activities.

Platform Requirements Structural Access The platform must have a set of stairs for personnel access The platform must have a removable section of sidewall-handrail or a swing gate to accommodate the installation of large items Size The platform must be a minimum of 30 feet long by 30 feet wide The platform must have a minimum height of six (6) feet above the ground The interior of the platform must be an open area Materials The platform floor must be of an expanded metal bar grating design The platform floor must allow for the mounting of poles on which sensors can be mounted The platform must be provided with a non-slip weatherproof coating The platform must be mounted on concrete piers (caissons) The platform must have support posts to support the data conduit junction box The platform must have support posts to support the electrical panel The platform must have a static point load of at least 350 lbs Safety The platform must have a toe kick of at least 3 ½ inches in height The platform must have a handrail of at least 42 inches in height.

Environmental Durability The platform must be able to withstand temperatures ranging from a maximum of 110 degrees Fahrenheit to negative 25 degrees Fahrenheit The platform must be able to withstand humidity values ranging from a maximum of 100% to a minimum of 10% over the specified temperature range The platform must be able to withstand wind speeds of up to 150 miles per hour The platform must be able to withstand 3-inch hail The platform must be able to withstand a total of 2 inches of freezing rain/ice accretion.

Factory Acceptance Testing As the weather sensor platform will be assembled “on-site “, a factory inspection prior to shipment is not needed in this case. Acceptance testing will take the form of a sign off from engineers of AMP-400 and AJW-1411 Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Documentation The contractor shall provide the engineering drawings of the mezzanine to AJW-1411.

Response to this Market Survey: Any information provided under this market survey is for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. No evaluation of vendors will occur and vendor participation in any informational session is not a promise of future business with the FAA. Responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only.

All responses (one response per company) are to be provided on company letterhead. No type font less than 12-point may be used. Responses must be received by 12:00 P.M., Central Time on March 26, 2024. Market survey responses received after the time and date specified will be determined to be late and may not be considered.

**Capability Statement:** Qualified vendors are invited to submit documentation evidencing the possession of the following capabilities:

1. Company Information • Name and address of company • Point of contact (name, title, telephone number, and email address) • Contractor Size • Number of years in business • NAICS Codes • Capability Statement with detailed narrative that fully outlines and describes the full details of your proposed platform and any previous contracts (elaborate and provide detailed information and past performance) that will meet all the requirements as outlined in this market survey.

2. Potential Partnership Agreements 3. Current Contracts (I.E. GSA Schedules; eFAST MOA; Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) etc. currently in place or that will be placed) Respondents must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Please provide the FAA with the SAM UEI and Duns number. Attached is a draft of the Statement of Work (SOW). Respondents are encouraged to review the statement of work and provide comments.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

All responses to this market survey must be received by 12:00 P.M, Central Time on March 26, 2024. All questions and submittals should be submitted electronically to:

Cynthia.cooper@faa.gov.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Crosstek Solutions LLC (UEI C93PBZX5EN34)
- Contract: 6973GH24C00033, definitive contract
- Obligated: $360,993.10
- Competition: Full and Open Competition, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 6973GH24R00030 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 6920 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_6973GH24C00033_6920_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 12, 2024: Sources sought, due March 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 91f6b5023daf41b8b63a0fd25dd046f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/91f6b5023daf41b8b63a0fd25dd046f7/view
- April 29, 2024: Sources sought, due May 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 6aef1642477b4751aadcdb81671f2e78. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6aef1642477b4751aadcdb81671f2e78/view
- April 29, 2024: Sources sought, due May 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice d20773ed5e354720a3a80faf214843da. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d20773ed5e354720a3a80faf214843da/view

## Points of contact

- Cynthia Cooper, cynthia.cooper@faa.gov, 4059542601

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