Defense Nuclear Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310- 3398

A -- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND ANALYSES SOL DNA001-95-R-0051 POC Chris Lamon, Negotiator, (703) 325-6962, Edward L. Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028. This effort is part of the Defense Nuclear Agency's (DNA) satellite communications support program. The objective of the effort is to continue the development and application of nuclear propagation effects mitigation methods for DoD satellite communications in the presence of atmospheric disturbances created by nuclear explosions and extreme natural conditions. To meet the objective, the contractor shall perform satellite communications link performance evaluations using DNA nuclear environment and propagation models and investigate requirements and methods for improving performance of specific DoD related satellite communications systems including Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), MILSTAR, the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On System, the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) communications and data links, the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS), and the Ballistic Missile Defense Office (BMDO) Battle Management and C3 network. All contractor personnel will require a security clearance of TOP SECRET. Offerors must provide address information to contract negotiator to be included on the mailing list. Address information must be provided in writing. Faxes are acceptable to the attention of Chris Lamon/AM-1, fax number (703) 325-9291. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Information on DNA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DNA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. 95-63 (0186)

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