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58 -- MODULAR CONTROL EQUIPMENT_(MCE) SOL F04606-95-R-0035 01 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Kibby.0lk/Pklcb/916-643-3272 Sacramento Air Logistics Center (SM-ALC) intends to solicit for the acquisition of up to 142 Modular Control Equipment (MCE) Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) Operations Module (OM) Interface Kits. The initial buy will be for 25 OM Interface Kits with options for the remaining kits. The MCE P3I effort is an improvement program to the currently fielded MCE system, the AN/TYQ-23 (V2). The MCE is a ground- based Tactical Command, Control, and Communication (C3) system, housed in an 8'x8'x20' ISO shelter referred to as an OM. The additional capabilities developed under the P3I EMD program include: 1) Automated Air Tasking Order (AATO) receipt and processing capabilities within the OM; 2) Integration of a Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems/Tactical Digital Information Link-J (JTIDS/TADIL-J) capability within the OM. and 3) Improvements to the Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ground Mobile Forces/Satellite Communications (GMF/SATCOM) communications within the OM. The contractor must have a thorough technical knowledge of the current AN/TYQ-23 (V2) system including the Digital Data Bus, the Operator Control Unit, the Communications Interface Unit, Mass Memory Unit, Disk Memory Unit, Printer Unit, Voice Communication Access Unit, and the MCE Interface Group (MIG). Also, the contractor must have a technical and operational understanding of Tactical Digital Information Links (TADILs)A/B/C/J. Any firm that satisfies these requirements and others listed in this synopsis should submit a qualification package to the above address within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. This package should describe the prospective source's : 1) knowledge of the AN/TYQ-23 System, 2) technical expertise on the MCE P3I developmental program, and 3) past experience on similar programs or equipment. All responses to this synopsis will be evaluated and any firm requesting an RFP will be provided one. See numbered notes below for other requirements and information. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements is cited in each individual solicitation. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Security clearance will be required of all bidders offerors. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. (0104)

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