INDUSTRY BRIEF -- MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, LOW VOLUME TERMINAL (MIDS-LVT) (ALSO SEE CBD ANNOUNCEMENT# 45 PUBLISHED 01 MAY 1996) The Program Executive Officer for Space, Communications and Sensors (PEO-SCS)is sponsoring an industry briefing, in San Diego, CA, on 22 January 1997. This industry briefing will provide pre-solicitation information about the pre-production readiness contracts and production of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System -- Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT). Attendance by contractors is restricted to companies within the territories of the MIDS-LVT development program participants (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and US). The briefing will amplify the MIDS-LVT production plans announced in CBD synopsis #45 published 01 May 1996. The MIDS-LVT program is an on-going international (U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Spain) cooperative program established to develop tactical information system terminals that are smaller, lighter, fully compatible with, and as capable as Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) Class 2 terminals. The MIDS-LVT is an advanced data link system that provides information distribution, precise position location, and identification capabilities for military applications. MIDS-LVT provides these capabilities through the use of a time division multiple access architecture, spread spectrum waveform, and embedded cryptographic features. The MIDS-LVT will be interoperable with the JTIDS Class 2 waveform and compliant with the TADIL-J message standard. The reduced size, cost, and improved reliability of MIDS-LVT will make it advantageous for use in numerous air, maritime, and ground applications in all U.S. services. Initial U.S. production requirements are estimated to be approximately 1000 to 2000 units through FY 2003. Additional quantities are anticipated and will be further discussed at the brief. The focus of the briefing will be to outline the planned production readiness activities, for 1997 and 1998, leading to production in 1999. The approach plans to assist and foster increased industrial participation in LINK 16 and MIDS to provide a strong competitive base for technology evolution. The briefing will also provide information on the overall MIDS-LVT acquisition strategy including acquisition reform initiatives that will be incorporated within the strategy. After the briefing, industry will be solicited to participate in one-on-one dialog for the purpose of discussing the MIDS-LVT strategy, or other related issues. Updated information relative to the briefing, the briefing location, the production library, and other related information, can be downloaded electronically from the SPAWAR Bulletin Board Website, http://bbs.spawar.navy.mil, as it becomes available. There is no access fee or pre-established password. Questions concerning the software configuration of the bulletin board may be directed to the Webmaster located on this webpage, Mr. Martin D. Gurganus, SPAWAR 10-16B, Voice: 703-602-1842, or E-Mail: gurganus@spawar.navy.mil or gurganus@nosc.mil. Eligible persons desiring to attend this briefing shall send a written request to Mr. Charles Nurse at: SPAWAR 02-21N, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal Drive, Crystal Park Five, Room 200, Arlington, VA 22245-5200 (Tel (703) 602-0839). Your request shall identify the persons who will be attending the industry brief, your company address and state whether or not your company meets the requirement of being within the territories of the MIDS-LVT development program participants (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and US). It is recommended that companies attending bring representatives from engineering, logistics and procurement disciplines. The number of attendees from each company will be limited to 5 representatives. Facsimile request for attendance will be accepted at (703) 602-7367. Alternate points of contact are Ms. Diane Thornewell at (703) 602-7906 or Mr. Don Trayer at (703) 602-6081.

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