AFFTC/PKAB, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

58 -- DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SWITCHING SYSTEM SOL F04611-95-R-0035 POC Debra Connally, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-2625; John Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-8761. The Air Force is soliciting sources for a digital communication switching system (DCSS) to control the connectivity for its advanced communications suite. The application requires expansion and modularity to accommodate changing communications test equipment on a regular basis. The purpose of the system is to consolidate communications functions on a communications operator interface. The system will control several types of radios, satellite communications equipment, intercoms, multiple antennas, and facsimile and telephonic equipment in secure and non-secure modes. The system must signal the operator of incoming communications. It must handle digitized voice and data. A multiple page touchscreen interface shall operate the system controls. In addition to the switching system, the following are required: assorted spare parts, technical manuals, software, technical support and training for operators, maintainers, and test personnel. Delivery required approximately July 1995. All sources interested in responding to this market survey are required to provide a capabilities statement addressing the above technical requirements not later than 13 Jan 95. The statement must include relevant background/experience and shall reference specific contracts with points of contact and telephone numbers. When responding to this market survey, also provide business size and type (small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a), etc.). Depending on responses, this acquisition may be set aside for SB, SDB, the 8(a) program, or may be issued as a full and open competition. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. (0003)

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