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D -- SATELLITE TERMINAL ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF BOSNIAN POC Contact, MARICA ANN FERRANI, CONTRACTING OFFICER, 618-256- 9473 Synopsis number 96023. MARKET SURVEY OF AVAILABLE SATELLITE TERMINAL ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF THE BOSNIAN MISSION The Defense Information Technology Contracting Office (DITCO) is seeking potential sources to satisfy anticipated emergency telecommunication requirements in support of US troops deploying to the Balkan region. It is anticipated that commercial communications satellites and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) satellite terminals will be used to support the US mission. As such, DITCO is attempting to identify potential sources and readily available satellite transponders and/or satellite terminal capabilities. Sources are invited to provide technical information and availability for commercial space segment support (partial transponders), existing fixed satellite terminals, and/or transportable satellite terminals to support potential telecommunications services within the European theater and between the CONUS and Europe. Satellite services may include either Ku band or C band, or both. Only services and/or equipment which can be provided in the next 30 days is requested. Potential services supported include: - Battle damage assessment - Intelligence dissemination - Imagery - Trunking to ground mobile forces 256 kbps, 512 kbps, 1.544mbps - Augment GMF - Highly transportable spoked VSAT terminals Low Data Rate up to 64 kbps - Multi-channel terminal for trunking - DBS type terminal - Multi T1 rate trunking for reachback to CONUS - Teleport facilities for reachback to CONUS For informational purposes only, requirements for prior commercial telecommunication services for military operations and humanitarian relief efforts, which may or may not reflect future requirements, have included: - Transportable earth terminals with capacity to provide up to four compressed T-1s. - Transportable earth terminals capable of moving under their own power or towed by a 2 1/2 or 5 ton truck with pintle hook connection. - Earth terminals capable of set up or tear down for redeployment in less than 24 hours. - Contractor furnished generator system to provide continuous, uninterrupted power for the satellite terminal. - Contractor furnished shelters and equipment to protect terminal equipment from environental conditions at service location (s). - 24 hour/7 days a week contractor operation and maintenance, and 15 minute response time to system failures. - Deployable contractor satellite terminal, equipment, and generator system capable of being shipped in a military C-141. - Contractor furnished, commercial DES encryption devices (NSA approved). - Portable microwaves and associated equipment capable of line of sight extensions up to 20 KM and providing up to 8 T-1s. - Security clearances of Secret for contractor personnel. - Training for military personnel to operate commercial equipment. Information sought: Name, address, phone number, and 24 hour contact for vendors interested in providing the above. General specifications and quantity of what can be provided. Length of time needed after contract award to provide service/equipment. Response is needed by 21 Dec. 95 (sooner if possible). Late responses will be considered as time allows. (0342)

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