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58 -- AN/WSC-3(V)XX IPT UHF SATCOM/LOS SOL N00612- POC Contact Joyce S. Babson, Code 202.2B, (803)743-3828/Contracting Officer, Joliene L. Bowers. The Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, In-Service Engineering, East Coast Division (NISE EAST) in concert with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), NISE West and Naval Research and Development (NRAD) is seeking industry and customer participation in the AN/WSC-3(V) XX Integrated Products Team (IPT). The AN/WSC-3(V)XX is the follow-on/successor to the AN/WSC-3(V) family of UHF transreceivers currently in the U.S. Navy inventory The AN/WSC-3(V)XX IPT was chartered 13 MAR 95 by SPAWAR PMW 176 for the purpose of providing the next generation of quality UHF satellite and line of sight SATCOM/LOS Terminal Systems to all customers. To reach this important goal, the IPT has developed a business plan which outlines an open architecture approach allowing multiple vendors to provide products which can be used in various combinations and configurations to satisfy our customers' UHF SATCOM/LOS requirements for surface ship, submarine, aircraft, and landbased installations. This effort will encourage commercial off the shelf (COTS)/Non-developmental item (NDI) equipment to the maximum extent possible and will incorporate, at a minimum, the following functions and capabilities for both 5 KHZ and 25 KHZ operations: (a) UHF demand assigned multiple access (DAMA), (b) UHF SATCOM full duplex transceiver, (c) UHF LOS half-duplex transceivers (d) UHF SATCOM receivers, (e) Embedded COMSEC functions, and (f) UHF SATCOM/LOS antennas. All terminal systems resulting from these efforts must be able to operate transparently with current systems (since not all current equipment will be replaced in the near term); Must be compatible with existing COMSEC schemes; must be based on an open VME architecture permitting easy and flexible upgrades in capacity and capability, in consonance with the copernicus architecture concept; be fully interoperable with related communications equipment of other U.S. military services; represent current state-of-the-art in electronics technology (desired: possess or be capable of upgrade to incorporate emerging technologies such as advanced modulation and error coding, and permitting high data rates/throughputs at/near theoretical maximums available; equipment capable of remote control from a central point via a common interface and standard common language); and be capable of full spectrum 5 KHZ and 25 KHZ bandwidth waveforms in accordance with MIL-STD-188-181, MIL-STD-188-182, and MIL-STD-188-183. All equipment should be capable of sustained operation within the environment attendant to Navy Combatant, Support Ship, Aircraft and Shore Operations. NISE East Charleston is planning to host a one day industry/customer conference on 18 May 95, starting at 9:00 AM in Charleston, SC to discuss the AN/WSC-3(V)XX IPT's approach to migrate to a fully open system UHF SATCOM/LOS communications architecture. Copies of the AN-WSC-3(V)XX business plan may be obtained by writing to the Contracting Officer, FISC Charleston, ATTN: Code 202.2B at the above address and telephone of faxed to (803)743-6160. One page facsimile requests preferred. Persons interested in attending the AN/WSC-(V)XX conference on 18 May 95 are requested to submit requests in writing, including number of attendees, to Mr. Brad Hoisington, Code 541BH, at NISE East Charleston, 4600 Marriott Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406-6504 with a copy to the contracting officer, FISC Charleston, before 11 May 95. Attendance is limited to two (2) persons from each organization. Include facsimile number on attendance request. The specific location of the conference will depend on industry/customer participation and will be furnished to those parties requesting attendance NLT 15 May 95. Participation in the 18 May 95 meeting will be totally at the attendees expense. Solicitation for any follow-on contract action will be announced at a later date. (0108)

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