Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal Dr, Arlington VA 22245-5200

A -- VHF MARINE BAND RADIO POC Scott Morrow, 02-32, 703-602-0682. Synopsis No. 08. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWARSYSCOM) is seeking qualified sources for the development and production of a VHF Marine Band Radio Set. SPAWAR is planning to procure approximately 400 units starting in FY98. The Radio Set must operate on the VHF Marine Radio Band located between 156 and 160 MHz, with additional capability to receive the US National Weather Transmissions located between 162.5 and 163.0 MHz. The Radio set shall consist of a RF transceiver, dedicated antenna, a master control station and up to five remote stations. The antenna and remote stations shall be designed for exposed mounting. The Radio Set may have between 20 and 25 watts of output power, shall meet all Safety of Life at Sea requirements, shall have a ''line out'' audio record feed, be capable of operating in the shipboard environment, including vibration, humidity, temperature, and EMI compatibility. Firms are invited to submit qualifying information which describes expertise and experience with shipboard VHF Communications equipment design and production and the facilities required to provide the production effort, an assessment of any risks involved, preliminary plans for accomplishing the production, previous related engineering efforts, and total number of employees, including affiliates. Firms must state whether they are a Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or 8(a). Closing date for submissions of qualifying information is 30 days from publication of this notice. This is not a Request For Proposal (RFP) nor does the government intend to pay for information solicited. Proprietary data submitted in response to this synopsis will be protected when so designated. The qualifying information shall not exceed 20 pages in length. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be made and telephone inquiries will not be honored. Submit responses in writing to Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, ATTN.: 02-32J, Scott Morrow, 2451 Crystal Drive, CPK 5, Arlington, VA 22245-5200. Responses must reference this Synopsis No. 08 on both mailing envelope and enclosures. (0318)

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