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58 -- GBS CAPABILITY ON UHF F/O SATELLITES F8, F9, AND F10 SOL N00039-88-C-0300(S) POC Dorthy Dean, 02-21, 703-602-0867. Synopsis No. 10. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) is the contracting activity for the Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UHF F/O) Military Satellite under SPAWAR contract N00039-88-C-0300. The UHF F/O satellite is manufactured by Hughes Space and Communications, El Segundo, Ca. There are currently five UHF F/O satellites on orbit with four remaining to be launched. The DOD has recently identified a requirement for an interim Global Broadcast Service (GBS) capability under military control. The Navy intends to issue sole source modifications, including options, to the existing UHF F/O contract for incorporation of the space segment of an interim GBS system into satellites F8, F9 and F10. The GBS payload, an enhancement to the existing UHF F/O SHF broadcast capability, will replace the current SHF capability with four 130 watt, 24 megahertz military Ka band transponders, two steerable downlink spot beam antennas and one steerable uplink receive antenna per satellite. GBS payloads have to be incorporated into the F8, F9 and F10 satellites not later than 10/1/96, 4/1/97 and 6/1/97 respectively. Each satellite will provide GBS service to one of the following three areas: Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Initial Operational Capability (IOC) defined as service to the first of these three areas is required by the first quarter of calendar 1998. Full Operational Capability is required by the first quarter of calendar year 1999. This sole source procurement applies only to the space segment portion of the interim Global Broadcast System. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) will host an interim GBS conference in mid to late December, 1995 at SPAWAR headquarters, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22245, Room 1103. This conference will cover all aspects of the interim GBS requirement including the sole source space segment and the proposed competitive ground segment. Those companies interested in having representatives attend are advised of the following: 1. Each company may be represented by no more than five individuals, 2. Companies sending representatives are required to submit a visit request to: Space and Naval Warfare Sysems Command, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22245, Attention: Kim Johnson. The visit requests shall contain the names, social security numbers, dates of birth, security clearances and SPAWAR POC (LCDR D. Chappell) of the five (maximum) attendees. Visit requests shall also contain purpose of visit ''Interim GBS Industry Conference''. A picture ID will be required on the date of the conference from each attendee. The visit requests may be faxed to Visitor Control at 703-602 4394, Attention Kim Johnson. All requests must be received not later than COB two days before the conference. Date will be published as soon as possible, 3. Questions pertaining to interim GBS capability should be submitted in advance not later than 5 December 1995, 4. Questions arising during the conference will be answered in writing with copies sent to all companies with representatives present. In accordance with Note 22, any interested party may identify its interest and capability to respond to the interim GBS space segment requirement. This is not a request for proposals. Please contact LCDR David Chappell at 703-602-3973, FAX 703-602-0269, for technical information and Dorothy Dean, PCO, at 703-602-0867 or LCDR Rob Turner at 703-602-0878, FAX 703-602-7367 on contractual matters. This information is also available for downloading via the SPAWAR Bulletin Board (BBS), (703) 602-9494. The BBS file name is GBS-SYN7.DOC, located under the RFP/Draft File area, in the General Contract Uploads area. This file is in a MS-WORD 6.0 format. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0331)

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