SOURCES SOUGHT
63 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION HARDWARE FOR NETWORK DESIGNS
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- P.O. Box 190022, North Charleston SC 29419-9022
- ZIP Code
- 29419-9022
- Solicitation Number
- SSC-Charleston_MKTSVY_2604A
- Response Due
- 3/30/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center - Charleston (SSC-CH) is seeking information on all available commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) clock synchronization hardware or systems for homeland security projects. SSC-CH is only interested in products that are currently available to civilian authorities. The precision of clock synchronization hardware or systems used for time difference of arrival (TDOA) geo-location is of specific interest. Pertinent information includes, but is not limited to, clock synchronization precision, computer and software compatibility, method of synchronization and/or time derivation, precision degradation, and ability to insert emerging communications technology. Various local, state and federal government and law enforcement agencies, civil disaster administrators, military disaster control personnel and area disaster/emergency response personnel will potentially utilize the systems developed with these products. Determination as to its suitability will be made by SSC-CH based on the objectives of this request. The purpose of this announcement is to begin evaluations on clock synchronization hardware and systems for implementation in homeland security projects from an end user perspective with sufficient insight into the capabilities and limitations of the various products. This user ready reference will be an unclassified document disseminated to federal, state and local agencies. All information received will be treated as public knowledge; therefore, vendors should not submit proprietary information in response to this Request for Information (RFI.) Specific information sought includes: (1) a description of the device, including size, endurance, precision, and setup constraints; (2) cost, to include purchase price and expected life cycle operation, training, and maintenance costs; (3) computer and software compatibility, as well as ability to insert emerging technology; (4) methods of synchronization and time derivation; (5) connection options; (6) a listing of current users (with point of contact), or in the case of technologies that have not yet been introduced into the market, organizations that have placed orders for the system or technology; (7) installation and support specifications and requirements; and (8) the name and phone number/e-mail address of the individual that the users should contact for more information on the software or application. Diagrams, drawings and graphics that would assist the user in understanding the system, application, or tool are requested. This announcement is for information gathering purposes. Submittals: Respondents are invited to provide information in the form of product brochures, press releases, technical specification sheets, independent assessment results, reprints of trade journal articles, etc, although electronic media are preferred (CD, diskette, or internet link). Submissions should include complete data sheet, pertinent company information, including contact person, phone number, and fax number and e-mail address. Responses to this RFI should be mailed (US Postal Service) to: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston Attn: Code 715AC P.O. Box 190022 N. Charleston, SC, 29419-9022 Federal Express Address: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston Attn: Code 715AC 2921 Avenue B North, Bldg 1639 North Charleston, SC 29405-1639 Please provide 3 copies of any printed material. POC Contact: Ashley Cowart, phone: 843-218-4864, e-mail: elizabeth.cowart@navy.mil with questions. This RFI is for planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited.
- Web Link
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- Record
- SN00759779-W 20050302/050228212339 (fbodaily.com)
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