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58 -- PERSONNEL LOCATOR SYSTEM (PLS) GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) MODIFICATION DUE 042095 POC Contact Point, Elizabeth A. Edwards, (317)353-3616, Contracting Officer, Richard A. Travis, (317)353-3616 This activity is seeking sources to modify existing survival radio sets, manufactured by Motorola and known as AN/PRC-112(V). Background: Survival radio set AN/PRC-112(V) is a hand held, personal survival radio set that provides VHF/UHF AM voice communication and beacon and PSK/OOK transponder communication to rescue forces utilizing airborne ADF AN/ARS-6(V). The radio size is approximately 6''L x 3''W x 1.5''D and approximately 28 ounces. AGPS appliqu is being considered for integration into the AN/PRC-112(V), herein referred to as the AN/PRC-112B after modification. The AN/PRC-112B must be survival vest compatible and capable of operating in any global environment. Modification of the survival radio set will include integrated GPS course acquisition (C/A) code receiver, PSK modem to transmit encoded GPS data over the existing UHF transmitter, a self contained (except for UHF antenna) portable airborne base station unit that will interrogate individual and group AN/PRC-112B and decode/display the communications/GPS data burst from one or more AN/PRC-112B, preparation of a data package (level II) applicable to GPS appliqu and its integration into the AN/PRC-112(V), update of existing maintenance manual, and functional testing of the system. It is anticipated that a RFP will be issued 4th quarter of FY95. One thousand Motorola manufactured AN/PRC-112(V) radios will be provided as GFE for modification in the base year of the contract. Delivery of the modified radio sets and 10 base station/airborne base station sets is desired to commence 4 months ADC. Three contract options for modifying an additional 1000 radios per option is being considered. Radio set modification shall include a five parallel channel (Minimum) GPS C/A code receiver with conformal antenna and minimal consumption of radio battery power. System integration shall allow non-simultaneous automatically selected radio set UHF transponder response to existing airborne AN/ARS-6(V) Personnel Locator Radio Set and airborne GPS location base system/airborne base station. Firms possessing the capabilities to perform the requested work are invited to submit their capabilities within 30 calendar days from the date of this notice. Statement of capability, limited to 12 pages, should include as a minimum, (1) evidence of past experience, (2) related programs and/or existing systems, etc., (3) personnel qualifications, (4) whether or not you are large business, small or small disadvantage business, and (5) an operational concept of the GPS integration into the AN/PRC-112 and the airborne base station. Offerors are also encouraged to provide the following information: Description and performance specification of related systems, production lead times and schedules, approximate cost for the initial quantity of 1000 modified radios and 10 base station/interrogators. Only written responses will be accepted. This synopsis is informal and for planning purposes. This does not constitute a solicitation for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor does the Government intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. Provide comments, capability statements and responses to Elizabeth Edwards of this activity NLT 20 Apr 95. (0074)

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