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58 -- MULTIPLEXER INTEGRATION AND DCSS AUTOMATION SYSTEM (MIDAS) SOL DAAB07-96-R-D756 DUE 053096 POC Frank S. Caltabilota, AMSEL-ACCA-D-AY(CAL), (908) 532-1530, Andrew A. Dellomo, Contracting Officer. The US Army CECOM Space and Terrestrial Communications Direcotrate is seeking bidders for a unique, automated, cost effective approach to accomplishing the baseband portion of the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP). The STEP concept provides an expanded and standardized set of equipment at DSCS earth terminals allowing for a tactical gateway access to DISN for any worldwide JTF deployment. Currently, because of schedule constraints, the near term deployments are being satisfied using existing military inventories of TD-1337(VI), TD-1389, AN/FCC-100(V6), SMU/LTU, CDI/NRZ conversion, voice orderwires and manual patching. This approach is O&M intensive, consumes a great deal of power and floor space is already congested facilities, and is costly. Therefore, CSTCD is now seeking the Multiplexer Integration and DCSS Automation System (MIDAS), an integrated solution to the baseband protion of STEP, focusing on interoperability with existing and new tactical satellite terminals, increased capacity, decreased floor space and decreased O&M requirements. This acquisition will be accomplished via a competitive procurement utilizing a best value approach. This strategy will require the contractor/bidder to provide 2 production type hardware samples for extensive testing and technical evaluation at the time of proposal submission. The purpose of this notice is to inform all interested contractors of USACECOM's intent to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) and the subsequent Request for Proposal(RFP), using a paperless solicitation approach, via an Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB). The DREP is to be uploaded in stages with a Program Description and Concept of Operations available now, and a Draft Spec and SOW being available approximately 27 November 1995. Interested contractors are invited to review the draft documents and to comment via the EBB, on excessive or inconsistent requirements, and on the business and technical approach for the proposed acquisition. The EBB may be accessed only by individuals possessing user identification numbers. Fr additional information, contract Mr. Frank S. Caltabilota at (908) 532-1530 (FAX Number (908) 532-2739). THE U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS COMMAND (CECOM) HAS ESTABLISHED AN ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD (EBB) TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) AND INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (IFBs) FROM GOVERNMENT TO INDUSTRY. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH CECOM ARE INVITED TO ACCESS, OPERATE, SEND AND RECEIVE DATA FROM THE CECOM EBB SYSTEM. TO BECOME A USER OF THE EBB, YOU WILL NEED AN IDENTIFICATION CODE AND PASSWORD IN ADDITION TO A COMPUTER TERMINAL EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TO INTERFACE WITH THE EBB SYSTEM. A USER'S IDENTIFICATION CODE AND PASSWORD WILL BE ISSUED UPON REQUEST ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING THE EBB USER'S MANUAL. ALL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE (1) COMPANY NAME, (2) POINT(s) OF CONTACT NAME(s) AND TITLE(s), (3) RETURN ADDRESS(es) AND (4) TELEPHONE NUMBER(s). PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST IN WRITING TO EBB SYSTEM OPERATOR, U.S. ARMY CECOM, AMSEL-AC-SB-AA, ATTN: EBB, FT. MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY 07703-5000. FAX#: (908)-532-6020, COMMERCIAL#: (908)-532-3820. CONTRACTORS MAY REQUEST APERTURE CARDS AND NOTICE OF REVISION(s) VIA EBB, E-MAIL, OR BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 11 ABOVE. BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION. NO BID RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICE. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0312)

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