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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 01, 2002 FBO #0334
SOURCES SOUGHT

58 -- Two Way (transmit and receive)Ka-band SatCom antenna system suitable for mobile operation.

Notice Date

10/30/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
 

ZIP Code

07703-5008
 

Solicitation Number

DAAB07-03-R-L426
 

Archive Date

1/24/2003
 

Point of Contact

Gary Reckeweg, (732) 427-1346
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center
(Gary.Reckeweg@mail1.monmouth.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA Market Survey: Ka-BAND SATCOM ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR ON THE MOVE (OTM) OPERATION The US Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate is conducting this formal market survey to identify sources for a two-way (transmit and receive) Ka-band SatCom antenna system suitable for mobile opera tion. The system may include an antenna that is steered electronically, mechanically, or via some hybrid solution set, along with the associated positioner/controller technology, sensor packages, radome, LNA and HPA. We are interested in innovative solut ions for the objective force. The antenna is targeted for installation on a S832/A Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) Rigid Wall Shelter (RWS) that will be transported and operated from an ECV-M113 vehicle. The off-road vehicle dynamic conditions are described in Table 1 and environmental conditions in Table 2. These are representative conditions and not firm requirements. It is desired that the physical profile be kept as small as possible for covertness and transportability. The antenna configuration may be removab le to satisfy this need. It is desired that the system provide for full azimuth coverage and elevation coverage. It is required that the antenna acquire and remained locked on the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite (WGS) while providing a continuously usable signal when the ECV-M113 is on the pause and move. The antenna will operate over the Ka uplink range of 30-31GHz and downlink 20.2-21.2 GHz. The antenna shall transmit in the right-hand (clockwise) circular polarization mode and receive in the left-hand (counter-clockwise) circula r polarization mode. It is also desired that combinations of transmitting and receiving polarization be accomplished, but not simultaneously: Transmit RH and Receive LH; Transmit LH and receive RH. We are interested in what data rates the various antenn a solutions would support for both on the move (OTM) and on the pause operation. Interested parties are to submit white papers that shall include, but are not limited to the following information: link budget, performance data, configuration drawings or illustrations, mounting concept, discussion of design maturity and remaining devel opment, technical and schedule risk assessment, estimated development and unit costs. For link budgets submissions, calculations shall use the below Government Propagation model. White papers must be received no later than 4:00 PM, 25 Nov 2002, at HQ USA CECOM, Attn: AMSEL-RD-ST-SS-SP (Gerald Michael), Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5203. Questions concerning this announcement may be addressed to Gerald Michael at 732-427-2737, Fa x number 732-427-3267, or Gerald.Michael@us.army.mil Table 1 Vehicle Motion Conditions Parameter Name Metric Linear velocity 20 inches/sec Linear acceleration 1 G Angular velocity 22 degrees/sec Angular acceleration 400 degrees/sec2 Tracking error less than 0.25 degrees rms Table 2. Environmental Conditions Parameter Name Metric Conducted EMC: Compatible with self Radiated EMC: Compatible with self Relative humidity: Up to 100% with condensation for externally mounted equipment Rain/Sleet: Must withstand exposure to rain, snow and sleet for externally mounted equipment Operating temperature: Outside ambient temperature: -10? F to 110? F Altitude: Operating 0-5,000 ft above Mean Sea Level, Non-operating 0-50,000 ft above Mean Sea Level Ruggedness: The OTM Ka-Band antenna subsystem will be mounted to a test vehicle (HMMWV) and demonstrated under field conditions expected in military exercises. Wind loading 100 mph combined vehicle motion and wind gusts GOVERNMENT PROPAGATION MODEL FOR Ka-BAND SATCOM ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR ON THE MOVE (OTM) OPERATION UL_DL FREQUENCY BAND Ka_Ka MODULATION TYPE QPSK DATA RATE (kbps) TBD Contractor's UL COVERAGE NCA6 DL COVERAGE NCA6 UPLINK FREQUENCY (GHZ) 31.000 Specified by G overnment DOWNLINK FREQUENCY (GHZ) 21.200 Specified by Government MINIMUM ELEVATION ANGLE (DEGREE) 15,15 Specified by Government U/L CONDITIONS RAIN D/L CONDITIONS RAIN STANDARD UPLINK BUDGET TERMINAL EIRP (dBW)= TBD Contractor's RAIN MARGIN (dB)= 3.5 Specified by Government ATMOSPHERIC LOSS (dB)= 1.0 Specified by Government FREE SPACE LOSS (dB)= 214.3 Specified by Government BOLTZMANN'S CONSTANT (dBW/K-Hz)= -228.6 Constant SATELLITE AXIAL RATIO (dB)= 1.5 Specified by Government SATELLITE RX G/T (dB/K)= 8.4 Specified by Government @BEAM EDGE SATELLITE POINTING LOSS(dB, 3 SIGMA)= 0 Specified by Government C/N0 AT SATELLITE (dB)= Calculated Contractor's STANDARD DOWNLINK BUDGET TOTAL SATELLITE EIRP (dBW)= 55.2 Specified by Government SATELLITE EIRP FOR CARRIER OF INTEREST (dBW)= Calculated Contractor's POWER ROBBING EIRP DEGRADATION (dB)= Calculated Contractor's FREE SPACE LOSS (dB)= 211.0 Specified by Government ATMOSPHERIC LOSS (dB)= 2.0 Specified by Government RAIN LOSS (dB)= 1.6 Specified by Government TERMINAL POINTING LOSS (dB)= TBD Contractor's TERMINAL AXIAL RATIO (dB)= TBD Contractor's POLARIZATION LOSS (dB)= Calculated Contractor's RECEIVED ISOTROPIC POWER (dBWi)= Calculated Contractor's G/T CLEAR (dB/K)= TBD Contractor's RECEIVER SYSTEM TEMPERATURE (K) TBD Contractor's G/T RAIN (dB/K)= TBD Contractor's BOLTZMANN'S CONSTANT (dBW/K-Hz)= -228.60 Constant DOWNLINK C/N0 (dB)= Calculated Contractor's COMPOSITE C/N0 (dB)= Calculated Contractor's RECEIVED Eb/No (dB)= Calculated Contractor's REQUIRED Eb/No (dB)= 3.5 Specified by Government EXCESS MARGIN (RAIN) (dB)= Calculated Contractor's
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ

Zip Code: 07703-5008

Country: US
 

Record

SN00196331-W 20021101/021030213415 (fbodaily.com)
 

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