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58 -- DSCS SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(DSMS) SOL DAAB07- POC PM, Milsatcom, Mr. Victor Phillipuk, (908) 532-9728, X5821 Mr. Rick N. Forsberg, Contracting Officer, CECOM, (908) 532-5548. DSCS Spectrum Management System (DSMS). The Government has a need to replace the current Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Automatic Spectrum Analyzer (DASA) with new or upgraded Hardware/Software, that maintains critical DASA functionality. The upgrade will provide a number of additional enhancements that implement efficient spectral bandwidth control, and power management of limited satellite assets. These enhancements will enable DSCS control operators to reduce co-channel interference between communicators. DSMS is one of a number of subsystem upgrades intended to achieve the future Objective DSCS Operations Control System (ODOCS) configuration. DSMS is intended to contribute to the modernization of the DSCS Operations Control System(DOCS), with automation, increased efficiency/reliability, improved ease of operation, which will extend the life of the control system. The DSMS architecture shall be modular and extensible to easily support other SHF space assets such as commercial, and or future SHF satellite systems. DSMS shall be compliant with the Army Technical Architecture and support the ODOC Operational Requirements Document(ORD). DASA is currently fielded at DSCS Operations Centers(DSCSOCs), the Signal School, Ft. Gordon, GA, and the Integrated Research Facility, Ft. Monmouth, NJ. DASA provides automatic monitoring of Frequency Division Multiple Access(FDMA) communication links. DASA gathers actual signal data from the spectrum analyzer and compares this data with the parameter values predicted by the DSCS Operational Support System(DOSS). The DSMS upgrade will enable the DSCSOC to improve the operating efficiency of satellite transponders (bandwidth/power). DASA presently consists of a DEC Vax 8250 computer with peripherals, and a Hewlett Packard HP-8566B Spectrum Analyzer. This equipment is technologically obsolete, lacks the capability for advanced signal analysis, and it is becoming increasingly difficult and costly to maintain. The Government's intention is to upgrade the software, modernize the computer, and the spectrum analyzer, to incorporate digital signal processing techniques. DSMS must be capable of interoperating with future control subsystems that are Common Operating Environment(COE) compliant. Written replies may be forwarded to US Army, PM Milsatcom, ATTN: SFAE-C3S-MSA-DC, Mr. Victor Phillipuk, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5509, by COB 15 Jan 1997. Written replies should include a summary of services or supplies produced, and a statement supporting the responding company's capability to provide the required DSMS. This notice is not a solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to seek capable interested sources for planning purposes. The Government is not interested in any product/system demonstrations at this time. (0347)

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