Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport Commercial Acquisition Department, Code 09, Building 11, Newport, RI 02841-5407

70 -- ASTARTE FIBER NETWORKS, INC., MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC STAR- SWITCH SOL N66604-95-Q-H238 DUE 082395 POC Contact Elaine Medeiros, Contracting Officer at (401) 841-2442 X282 FAX: (401) 841-4820 The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Newport, is soliciting written quotations for the purchase of the Brand Name mandatory items listed below: 0001 Star-Switch, Model 7200, Astarte Fiber Networks, Inc. of Frederick, MD, P/N 97100, 1 each. 0002 Star-Switch Switching Modules, Astarte P/N 97708, 6 each. 0003 Redundant Power Supply, Astarte P/N 97729, 1 each. 0004 SNMP Interface (10Base-T) and Software, Astarte P/N 97725, 1 each. 0005 Installation and integration in the NUWC Division, Newport network. 0006 Maintenance and operational training for Secure Network personnel. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: --Maximum Simultaneous Connections: 24. --Maximum Capacity: Modules per switch, 8; Fibers per module, 8. --Maximum Fiber Configuration: 24 input and 24 output. --Fiber Size: Standard 62.5/125microns; Optional 50/ 125microns; Compatible 100/140microns. --Transmission Wavelength: 850, 1310 and 1550 nm. --Switching Time: Less than or Equal to 150 ms. --Connection Loss: 1.9 +/- 0.5 dB (62.5/125microns); 1.9 +/- 0.5 dB (50/125microns); 2.5 +/- 0.5 dB (100/140microns). -- Crosstalk: Optical greater than 50 dB; Electrical greater than or equal to 100 dB. --Connectorized Fibers: ST, ESCON, FDDI. -- Video: FM, PFM, Digital. --Control Interface(s): Local Control, RS- 232C, IEEE-488, SNMP (10Base-T). --Power: Redundant Design, (2) (Power Supplies); Input, 110 or 220 Volts; Frequency, 50 to 60 Hz; Wattage, 200. --Environmental: Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Centigrade; Humidity (non-condensing) up to 95%. --Rack Mount Dimensions: Width 19 inches; Depth 28 inches; Height 24.5 inches. -Full optical connectivity; no electro/optical conversions. -- Simultaneous multi-wavelength capability. --100% non-blocking signal throughput. --Selftest, monitoring and fault isolation of all major components. --Hot swap capability for key components, including main processors and power supplies. --Automatic connection recovery. --OSI physical layer operation (protocol independent). --Optical test access to all fiber connections. -- Continuous configuration update and status. --Optical connectivity only; no electro/optical converters or electronic switching systems. --UL listed and FCC approved. Brand Name is mandatory due to compatibility requirements with existing Government hardware/ software network environment. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Submit price quotation to NUWC Division, Newport; 1176 Howell Street (ATTN: Code 0914, Bldg. 11), Newport, RI 02841-1708, by COB 23 August 1995. A Purchase Order will be awarded to the responsible offeror proposing the lowest price for supplies that meet the above stated requirements. Anticipated award date: 30 days after publication. Successful/unsuccessful offerors will be notified within 30 days of evaluation. Delivery required within 30 days after Purchase Order award. FOB Destination at NUWC Division, Newport, RI. No formal solicitation or request for quotation will be issued. See Note 22. (0209)

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