Armament Contracting Division (WL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810

A -- GPS RECORD AND PLAYBACK SOL MNK-98-007 DUE 013198 POC Contact Judie Jacobson, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext 3423, or Jean Pulley, Contracting oficer, (850) 882-4294, ext 3402 Request for information, Reference MNK, 98-007; the Air Force Research Laboratory is interested in obtaining a system that can capture, store, and replay the outdoor, real world GPS RF signals. The goal is to produce an indoor test capability of a baseline outdoor RF environment that consists of real world GPS signals, a jamming field, and outdoor thermal noise conditions. The system would either inject the RF via a direct coaxial connection to a GPS receiver, or, with additional equipment, re-radiate the signals in a shielded chamber. The pseudorandom code information and the associated correlation properties of the GPS spread spectrum signal must be preserved and performance benchmarks established to quantify system performance. The system should have the capability to record and playback at least 30 minutes of data. A multi-channel (at least five, with growth potential) system is envisioned to enable recording from a multi-element antenna array. Three modes of operation will include L1, L2, and bothL1 & L2. The recording bandwidth should be adjustable from 20 MHz to 370 MHz, in 10 MHz steps, from 1216 -- 1586 MHz. The 370 MHz bandwidth is intended to concurrently record both L1 & L2; it may instead be workable to simultaneously dedicate 20 MHz to both L1 & L2 and record both signals. At this time we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to provide a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product that will meet our requirements. We are also interested in receiving information from potential sources who do not have a COTS product, but who can design, develop and demonstrate a unique solution for us. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Judie Jacobson, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Bldg 13, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their expertise, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Lt. Chris Rabourn, Program Manager, AFRL/MNGN, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Bldg 13, Suite 152, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-9443, Ext. 1293. For contractual information contact Judie Jacobson, Contract Specialist, AFRL/MNK, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Bldg 13, Suite 337, (850) 882-4294, Ext. 3423. Respondents to this notice will be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call LtCol Robert J. Wood at (850) 882-3003. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Direct all requests concerning this acquisition to Judie Jacobson, Contract Specialist, AFRL/MNK, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Bldg 13, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, Fl 32542-6810, (850) 883-4294, Ext. 3423 or Jean Pulley, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, Ext. 3402. (0016)

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