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A -- SPEAKEASY PHASE II - MULTI-BAND MULTI-MODE RADIO (MBMMR) PROGRAM SOL F30602-95-R-0026 POC Mr Wayne Bonser, Program Manager, 315 330-3829; Mr Stephen Rocci, Contracting Officer, RL/PKRD, 315 330-3204. Development of a single radio communications system that is capable of simultaneous multi-channel communications using numerous, selectable waveforms or modes over several, selectable operating bands. Speakeasy introduces a revolution in the prevailing architectural infrastructure of radio communications systems. Speakeasy centers around a well-defined standardization of interfaces and functions that allows commomality and flexibility of radio systems not previously attained. An ''open-systems'' architecture, focused on modularity by function which has a common library of modules will be developed to allow a natural progression of module improvement with advances in technology. Speakeasy radios will be ''programmable'' in the sense that functions and capabilities are changeable through programmable hardware subsystems and by software down-loading through over-the-air or local channel interfaces. Secret NoForn Clearances will be required for performance. A read library containing technical information relating to this acquisition is available for review by potential offerors at Rome Laboratory/C3BB, Bldg 3, 525 Brooks Road, Griffiss AFB, NY 13441-4505. Appointments for access may be made by contacting Mr Dave Climek, 315-330-4123 at least 24 hours in advance. Verification of Secret-Noforn clearance must be submitted to Mr Dave Climek or faxed to his attention at 315-330-4206, prior to access to the library. No telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. The solicitation will be classified at the Secret level. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear significant concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine questions, such as clarifications of the Statement of Work or the terms and conditions, are not considered to be ''significant concerns'' and should be communicated directly to the Contracting Officer, Mr Stephen Rocci, 315-330-3204. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer or program manager, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Vincent Palmiero, Chief, Policy and Management Division, at 315-330-7746. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. All requests must be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Officer, Mr Stephen Rocci, and reference code C-5-2400-Z, and contain the respondent's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Companies who requested a copy of the draft request for proposal need not respond to this notice. Foreign participation is excluded at the prime contract level. (0074)

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