SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Satellite Ground Station for Future War Center
- Notice Date
- 5/9/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 North Newport Road, Suite 211, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749
- ZIP Code
- 80916-2749
- Solicitation Number
- W91260RFI0003
- Response Due
- 6/8/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/7/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Information from U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Army Strategic Command (SMDC ARSTRAT). The Future Warfare Center (FWC) Space and Missile Defense Battle Lab West (SMDBL-W) is chartered to build a satellite-type of ground station for both space and near-space (long loiter) data and communications needs. The Space Battle Lab requests information from industry for this build within 30 calendar days. All questions must be submitted within the first 10 calendar days. Questions and answers will be published in a timely manner for open review. The Army Space Battle Lab requests the ROM to contain the following detailed information: 1. Major pieces of suggested equipment, 2. A simple overview of an architecture, 3. A sim ple overview of how to proceed, and 4. Any anticipated issues. Specifics of the requirement are as follows. 1. Satellite communications links: a)Uplink and downlink narrow band to be used for TT&C (Telemetry, Tasking, Communications) and C2 (Command and control) requirements. UHF/SGLS compatible, I nteroperable with the AFSCN (Air Force Space Control Network) standard in S-band with an L-band capability, AFSCN interoperability will allow for over-the-horizon control. Data transmit rates are 19.2Kb/s up to 56Kb/s. b)Wideband sensor data downlink to be a best possible solution. Data transmit rates are 54 Mb/s minimum, to an unspecified maximum. Ku- and/or X-bands. Possible C-band compatibility. 2. Control system: IP addressable and IPv6 (Internet protocol version 6) compliant, links will pass IP traff ic to/from space and near space platforms and sensors that are IP compliant, IP-compliant data will be disseminated from the ground station to users co-located, in-field, and back through an internet to users located elsewhere. Intent is for ground stati on to be controlled via GUI (Graphical user interface) and accessible via standard web browsers. 3. Antenna solution: a) Will track a variety of craft including rapidly moving aircraft, stationary near-space (~20-300km) platforms, and low earth orbit satel lites. Must be small and mobile (see system notes). Must allow for simultaneous operation of wideband and narrow band links. b) Will be able to control and utilize near-space platforms, utilize LEO (Low Earth orbit) satellites as they pass from horizon to horizon, then reacquire the near-space platform after end of satellite pass. System configuration will allow for antenna change as technologies mature; i.e. a conventional dish right now to a flat flexible array several years down the road. 4. Envisioned s ystem: Self-contained, setup time/effort must be minimal. Trailer mounted intended for HMMWV (Hum-vee military vehicle) towing. Use off-the-shelf hardware and software t the greatest extent possible. Solution should be the most cost effective for ground te rminal equipment, satellite transceiver, and actual operation. Purpose: to provide tactical units with C2 and data links to theater-based assets. This is a Request for Information to identify sources interested in supplying the aforesaid system. The follow ing information is provided for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. All interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficie ntly describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience related to fulfilling similar requirements via email to: leah.pauls@smdc-cs.army.mil 12:00 PM MST on June 8, 2005 will be considered by the Government. IMPORTANT ! ! THE POINT OF CO NTACT IS LEAH PAULS. Capability responses and inquiries will only be accepted electronically by email at: leah.pauls@smdc-cs.army.mil. Pricing information should include all anticipated costs, with recurring, and non-recurring costs presented separately, to include set up costs, etc. Capability re sponses sent to any other email address will not be accepted. The contr actor must forward a point of contact (POC) along with the POCs email address, and phone number. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. Proprietary information is not being solicited; however, if it is submitted, it should be appropriately marked. Please submit questions NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM MST on May 20, 2005 and responses NO LATER THAN June, 8, 2005.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army SMDC ARSTRAT ATTN: SMDC-CM-S Peterson AFB CO
- Zip Code: 80914-4914
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 80914-4914
- Record
- SN00803371-W 20050511/050509212015 (fbodaily.com)
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