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L -- SPECIAL SENSOR MICROWAVE TEMPERATURE SOUNDER AND WATER VAPOR PROFILER (SSM/TW) AND SPECIAL SENSOR MICROWAVE IMAGER SOUNDER (SSMIS) SUPPORT AND SERVICES DUE 070397 POC Contract Negotiator, Capt Robert F. Everett, (310) 336-4323; Contracting Officer, Capt Joseph L. Eversole, (310) 336-4422 Technical/Engineering Support and Services. The Defense Meterological Satellite Program (DMSP) intends to pursue a nine month extension to the existing Special Sensor Microwave Temperature Sounder and Water Vapor Profiler (SSM/TW) and Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS) Support and Services contract (F04701-92-C-0020). This extension would constitute a period of performance from 1 August 1997 to 31 April 1998. The following capabilities are required of the contractor for this effort: (1) In-depth knowledge of the Special Sensor Microwave Temperature Sounder and Water Vapor Profiler (SSM/TW) and Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS) and their interfaces with the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) spacecraft and the Operational Linescan System (OLS). (2) Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and retest flight SSM/TW and SSMIS systems. (3) Working knowledge of the DMSP satellite, its command, and telemetry system as they relate to the SSM/TW and SSMIS. (4) In-depth understanding of DMSP sensor operations, including command and control, telemetry processing, and data processing. (5) Capability to evaluate current technology and meteorological applications. (6) Interface knowledge and experience relative to the Vandenberg AFB Payload Test Facility as related to DMSP. (7) Knowledge of satellite launch and early orbit operations support. (8) Working knowledge of the data handling systems of Air Force Global Weather Center (AFGWC) and Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanographic Center (FNMOC). (9) Capability in computer hardware and software design and evaluation/analysis of both analog and digital systems and circuits. Experience in hardware and software documentation, software system analysis, software troubleshooting, and software modifications to correct system deficiencies in accordance with MIL-STD 498. (10) Experience in administrating services-related contracts. (11) Capability to provide field training classes in microwave sensor telemetry interpretation for use in state of health monitoring and meteorology analysis and forecasting. (12) Capability in specification development, conducting interface working groups, design reviews, and audits in accordance with MIL-STD-973. (13) Capability in affecting repairs and parts fabrication utilizing level 2 and 3 drawing packages. (14) Capability to provide manual depository, update capability and fully compliant system configuration control to provide an adequate number of qualified technical engineers who possess familiarity with strategic and tactical users, use of DMSP primary and special sensors, and meteorological applications and detailed knowledge of the interface between the 6th Satellite Operations Squadron, FNMOC, and AFGWC. The scope of the effort encompasses: (a) SSM/TW and SSMIS DMSP Spacecraft Integration and Test Support, and coordination with the Air Force and all DMSP sensor vendors to ensure that all communication, integration, and schedule interfaces are correctly established. (b) Support of Government ownedtest equipment, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and Special Test Equipment (STE), located at Aerojet Electronic Systems Division (AESD), Azusa, California. (c) Support for the SSM/TW and SSMIS flight software code, including maintenance, documentation, configuration control of operational data reduction software code, and anomaly analysis as it pertains to such software. (d) Launch and early orbit support, to include SSM/TW and SSMIS engineering support and consultation for pre-launch activities, launch, and early orbit satellite check out. (e) Support of Government-owned sensor systems, to include reconfiguration, update, repair, maintenance, anomaly analysis, and engineering support of Government-owned flight equipment. AESD is the designer of the systems requiring support, and is the incumbent contractor. Level 2 and Level 3 drawings were not procured by the government from the system designer. AESD has access to engineering information not available in existing Government specifications, drawings, and manuals. In accordance with national security requirements, this acquisition will have restrictions on foreign owned company participation. The foreign design, manufacture, assembly, or test of hardware or software are strictly prohibited. Foreign teaming, licensing, and subcontracting will be allowed, however, all cryptographic related tasks must be accomplished entirely by a clearance qualified U.S. owned company and all cryptograph components and elements must be clearly separated and audible. Any interested firm with the needed capabilities or the ability to acquire the needed capabilities must submit a written notification of interest and evidence of the capabilities described above. Please submit notification of interest and statements of capability within fifteen (15) working days from the date of publication of this notice. (0167)

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