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58 -- SHF SATCOM BASBAND CONTROL AND TRAFFIC EXCHANGE AND PRODUCTION UNIVERSAL MODEM SYSTEM SOL SCSS1A/2012 DUE 013098 POC Mr. R.G. Goble, 01144 117 9133208. Full Development, Production and Implementation of Royal Navy SHF SatCom Baseband Control and Traffic Exchange and Production Universal Modem System. RN SHF SATCOM BASEBAND CONTROL AND TRAFFIC EXCHANGE (BCTE) AND PRODUCTION UNIVERSAL MODEM SYSTEM (PUMS) -- SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS. Subject to formal approval, the MOD has under consideration the Full Development, Production and Implementation (FDP&I) of the Royal Navy (RN) Super High Frequency (SHF) Baseband Control and Traffic Exchange (BCTE) systems together with procurement of the Production Universal Modem System (PUMS). The BCTE system is planned to replace the existing Baseband equipment in all Small Communication Onboard Terminals (SCOT) fitted ships, and will interface with the Production Universal Modem Systems (PUMS). The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting the FDP&I programme for the BCTE together with the procurement of PUMS direct from Rockwell Collins, integration of the BCTE/PUMS system, and installation in 8 First of Class ships together with all shore facilities. Elements of the BCTE/PUMS will also be required to interface with the terrestrial facilities provided by the ground segment of the United Kingdom Military Satellite Communications Systems (UKMSCS). The contractor will be required to design, develop, prove and manufacture a Baseband Control and Traffic Exchange (BCTE) system; procure the Production Universal Modem System (PUMS) from Rockwell Collins, under conditions established in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America; integrate the PUMS System with the BCTE; install complete systems (BCTE and PUMS) in the ground segment of the United Kingdom Military Satellite Communications Systems (UKMSCS) and in ships specified by the Project~ Office, and produce/design technical handbook and training courses. In addition the In-Service life of the equipment shall be 20 years and time for completion of all work shall be approximately 3 to 4 yearsfrom date of Contract award. Companies with a proven track record in military SHF Satellite Communications, Shipborne Communication Systems and Electronics wishing to express an interest in bidding for the prime contractor role for this specialised work should submit their names to the Issuing Branch to be received by 1 September 1997. Companies should also briefly state what activities they consider might be associated with meeting this requirement and overcoming any generic risks. Given tight timescales for submitting a proposal for this technically complex programme (3 months) a brief summary of their previous experience with this type of work and their company resources should be included with expressions of interest. Any significant overseas contribution should be identified together with any preliminary ideas for Industrial Participation (formerly Offset). A further announcement will be made when tenders are invited and at that time prospective subcontractors will be invited to register interest directwith the prime contractors. (0227)

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