SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Telemetry Support Packages
- Notice Date
- 10/7/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, California, 93524-1185, United States
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Solicitation Number
- Telemetry_Support_Packages
- Archive Date
- 11/5/2010
- Point of Contact
- Vanessa E. Shannon, Phone: 661-277-2546, Mike L Keeling, Phone: 661-277-8512
- E-Mail Address
-
vanessa.shannon@edwards.af.mil, mike.keeling@edwards.af.mil
(vanessa.shannon@edwards.af.mil, mike.keeling@edwards.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Scope: The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) is seeking sources with demonstrated expertise and experience to meet the requirement for a contract to provide the products and services listed below. This will be a 5-year contract supporting all combined test flight (CTF) programs at Edwards AFB and other military installations. This is a follow-on contract to existing contract FA9302-10-D-0010. These telemetry data units must be NSA certified. The following model numbers are manufactured by L-3 Communications Corporation, Telemetry-East. The Government will be looking for brand name or equal products. Requirements: KGR-68B: This device is a rack mounted telemetry decryption device suitable for use in a telemetry ground receiving station. It is an NSA certified INFOSEC product capable of decrypting synchronous serial data at rates from 10 kbps to 50+ Mbps. It is designed around the KGV-68B encryptor device and must be cryptographically compatible with KGV-68 and KGV-68B based systems/equipment. It operates across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and is thus characterized for TEMPEST requirements. This product must also have the capability to operate/bypass functionality, full key zeroize capabilities, Go/No-Go key validations, and will maintain key retention in cases where power disruption of 30 seconds is experienced. The KGR-68B must be able to accept a key fill from any common fill device, such as the KOI-18 or KYK-13, CYZ-10 and SKL. ISM-1000: This device is a complete telemetry data encryption unit designed primarily for the robust environments anticipated with launch vehicle and weapon systems flight test applications. It is an NSA certified INFOSEC product designed to integrate KGV-135A encryptor device into an Airborne Digital Data System. It must be capable of both 135A and 68B based missions and must be compatible with existing KUTA class equipment and KGV-68B/135A based systems, accepting crypto key fill from COMSEC fill devices such as the KOI-18, KYK-13, CYZ-10 and SKL. The ISM-1000 must be able to operate across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and must be characterized for TEMPEST requirements. Other functions include provisions for erasing the crypto key, and filtering of the encrypted output signal suitable for transmission. In addition, it must be able to provide the necessary support power for the associated telemetry transmitter. KGR-135A: This device is a rack mounted telemetry decryption device suitable for use in a telemetry ground receiving station. It is an NSA certified INFOSEC product capable of decrypting synchronous serial data at rates from 10 kbps to 50+ Mbps. It is designed around the KGV-135A encryptor device and must be cryptographically compatible with KGV-135A, KGV-68 and KGV-68B based systems/equipment. The KGR-135A has a built in Smart Key feature which automatically recognizes the crypto key installed. Whether 68B or 135A based key, the KGR must auto recognize the key type and provide an electronic indication confirming key type to the User. It operates across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and is thus characterized for TEMPEST requirements. This product must also have the capability to operate/bypass functionality, full key zeroize capabilities, Go/No-Go key validations, and will maintain key retention in cases where power disruption of 30 seconds is experienced. The KGR-135A must be able to accept a key fill from any common fill device, such as the KOI-18 or KYK-13, CYZ-10 and SKL. SP10-68: The model SP10-68 is a complete telemetry data encryption unit that is designed primarily for aircraft flight test use. It is an NSA-certified INFOSEC product and is compatible with existing KUTA and KGV-68 class equipment. It accepts Crypto Key Fill from COMSEC fill devices such as the KOI-18, KYK-13, CYZ-10 and SKL. It operates across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and is thus characterized for TEMPEST requirements. Other functions include provisions for erasing the crypto key, and filtering of the encrypted output signal suitable for PCM/FM transmission. In addition, it must provide the necessary support power for the PCM encoder data source, as well as the associated telemetry transmitter. SP 10-135A: The model SP10-135A is a complete telemetry data encryption unit that is designed primarily for aircraft flight test use. It is an NSA-certified INFOSEC product and is compatible with existing KUTA and KGV-68 class equipment, as well as KGV-135A based equipment. It accepts Crypto Key Fill from COMSEC fill devices such as the KOI-18, KYK-13, CYZ-10 and SKL. It operates across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and is thus characterized for TEMPEST requirements. Other functions include provisions for erasing the crypto key, and filtering of the encrypted output signal suitable for PCM/FM transmission. In addition, it must provide the necessary support power for the PCM encoder data source, as well as the associated telemetry transmitter. LIM-135A: This device is the approved interface between a Common Fill Device and an L-3 TE KGV-135A-based airborne Crypto-Support Package, such as the ISM-1000 and SP10-135A (if one is not connecting the fill device directly to the support package). The Common Fill Device connects to the 6-contact audio connector mounted directly on the LIM-135A box. The LIM-135A interfaces to the Crypto-Support Package via a detachable cable. Ordering information: Model number LIM-135A-MDM interfaces to an ISM-1000; model number LIM-135A-SP10 interfaces to an SP10-135A. It is an NSA certified INFOSEC product. ADU-1000: This device is a complete telemetry data decryptor suitable for airborne applications, capable of decrypting either KGV-68B or KGV-135A encrypted data. This product must also have the capability to operate/bypass functionality, full key zeroize capabilities. The ADU-1000 has a built in Smart Key feature which automatically recognizes the crypto key installed. Whether 68B or 135A based key, the KGR must auto recognize the key type and provide an electronic indication confirming key type to the User. This device has special provisions to maintain key retention when power is removed. It operates across the Plain Text and Cipher Text domains and is thus characterized for TEMPEST requirements. LIM-B-135A: This device is the required interface between a Common Fill Device and an L-3 TE based Airborne Decryptor Unit, such as the ADU-1000. The Common Fill Device connects to the 6-contact audio connector mounted directly on the LIM-135A box. The LIM-B-135A interfaces to the Airborne Decryptor Unit via a detachable cable with an MDM interface. It is an NSA certified INFOSEC product. The contract shall include maintenance/repair, upgrade/enhancement and technical support for all models mentioned in the preceding paragraphs and for KGR-68 and SP6-68 models. Firms having an interest, demonstrated experience, capability and appropriate background are invited to submit particulars of qualification and experience. Responses shall include sufficient information to demonstrate the experience and capability to perform all areas of the required support as part of a qualification package. Drawings, diagrams, or figures may be provided as an attachment to the response to clarify stated capabilities. The statement of capability shall include relevant background and experience, with contract numbers, names and telephone numbers of contracting office and technical office point of contacts for each contract. RFI Purpose and Limitations: The Government's intention is to better understand the current state-of-the-art and to determine the best acquisition approach. Industry feedback is vitally important and the Government will be receptive to any and all ideas received from industry. This RFI is an expression of the Government's interest only and does not obligate the Government to pay for the requested information nor respond to any submissions. Proprietary information is not being solicited; however, if it is submitted, it should be appropriately marked. It may include attachments that consist of pre-printed commercial brochures or sales literature. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. All information provided will be protected as Procurement Sensitive per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104. Electronic responses shall be in MS Word or Adobe PDF format. Information must be received no later than 10:00AM Pacific Time on 21 October 2010. For technical questions regarding this notice, contact Brian Duhart at (661) 275-4359 or brian.duhart@edwards.af.mil. For contracting questions, contact Vanessa Shannon at (661) 277-2546 or vanessa.shannon@edwards.af.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Edwards AFB, California, 93524, United States
- Zip Code: 93524
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN02308092-W 20101009/101007234317-88d4f40723b0b35dd566a2b67d35d216 (fbodaily.com)
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