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60 -- TAXI EQUIPMENT POC Cathy Jordan, McDonnell Douglas Space Systems, 407-867-2717. This is not an IFB or RFP. No solicitation exists and requests for a copy of a solicitation package will not be considered. McDonnell Douglas Space Systems-KSC is seeking to identify sources which can provide test equipment that can b used to monitor and generate 125MB Taxi Data on 100/140 graded index multimode fiber. The connection to the optical 100/140 graded index multimode fiber shall be made with standard ST/PC connectors. The taxi monitor shall be capable of recording taxi link information for up to 8 hours. The taxi monitor shall provide a snap shot feature that is capable of recording data prior to/after defined triggers on data patterns and errors. The monitor shall provide an indication of taxi violations on the optical link. The taxi monitor/generator shall provide the flexibility to operate in either an 8, 9, or 10 bit format. The optical generator shall provide the flexibility to generate under defined data patterns for transmission on the optical link. The test equipment shall provide a SCSI or equivalent interface for access to external mass storage. The taxi monitor/generator shall provide the flexibility to be controlled remotely via an RS-232/802.3 or equivalent interface. Verbal responses will not be accepted. Interested sources should respond in writing identifying their capabilities. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and shall not be contrued as any commitment by McDonnell Douglas or the Government. (0110)

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