ESC/NDM, 11 Eglin St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2120

58 -- ICBM LAUNCH CONTROL CENTERS (LCC) EXTREMELY HIGH FREQUENCY (EHF) SYSTEM (ILES) POC Capt. Bill Graham, Project Manager, 781-377-5418; Capt. Dwayne Sellers, Contracting Officer, 781-377-7746 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: PCO's e-mail address, sellersd@hanscom.af.mil. This is not a solicitation, but for planning purposes only. Please see the Request For Information published on 31 Jan 97 under the heading "Integration of EHF communication capability into LCCs" for additional information. The United States Air Force requests information and is searching for industry sources for ILES. This acquisition integrates an Extremely High Frequency (EHF) satellite communication (SATCOM) capability into the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Launch Control Centers (LCCs). ESC/ND is in the process of improving the end-to-end communications capability of the ICBM forces, by (1) adding the Modified Miniature Receive Terminal (MMRT) system to MINUTEMAN LCCs improving the timeliness and robustness of communications; and (2) installing the Defense Improved Emergency Message Automated Transmission System (IEMATS) Replacement Command and Control Terminal (DIRECT) system into Strategic Command Centers providing faster and more accurate injection of force direction messages. As the final element of this end-to-end system improvement, LCCs require an EHF SATCOM system to add an alternate and more timely means of receiving Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) and to provide an ensured Reportback capability. We are envisioning a complete systems approach meeting the user's end-to-end requirements by integrating an EHF SATCOM terminal into the LCC facilities with minimal impact to either facilities or other systems within the LCCs. The system should utilize existing EHF SATCOM terminal technology, including the use of commercial items to the maximum extent possible, keeping modifications to a minimum. The EHF SATCOM system must also be integrated into the test facilities, Missile Procedures Trainer (MPT), and Minuteman Enhanced Procedures (MEP) trainer. The MPT is an actual size copy of a LCC capsule with all systems either present or fully simulated (both hardware (HW) and software (SW)). The MEP will be a SW only simulation of the LCC systems. 57 operational, fully spared systems are projected, plus an additional 35 sites with either actual or fully simulated systems (13 MPTs, 20 MEP Trainers, and 2 SW development stations). Our preliminary schedule, assuming a decision is made to proceed with this concept, is for contract award in early FY 99, with Final Operational Capability (FOC) required by the end of 2003, but desired late 2002. The ILES must meet the following key requirements (the draft Operational Requirements Document (ORD) contained in an available data package contains a complete set of requirements): 1) Interoperability with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) EHF-Emergency Action Message (EAM) network including AF Reportback protocols and KGV-11 net compatibility for EAM reception using the Earth Coverage (EC) beam, 2) Probability of Correct Message Receipt (PCMR) of at least 90% (goal: 99%), 3) Integration into the already existing Weapon System Control Console (WSCC) Higher Authority Communications/Rapid Message Processing Element (HAC/RMPE) system used at the LCCs to provide one integrated operator interface for all LCC systems, 4) Capability to be controlled with minimum operator involvement and while strapped into an LCC chair, 5) Nuclear Survivability. The anticipated budget for the ILES contract (including profit) is: 3600 funds (FY99: $8.5M; FY00: $18.2M; FY01: $8.5M) and 3080 funds (FY01: $32.0M; FY02: $18.7M; FY03: $8.8M). ILES must be procured using 1) an innovative plan to manage development, production, and sustainment maintaining clear visibility into cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk; 2) Total System Performance Responsibility throughout the life of the system with Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) and Best Value to obtain the most affordable system that meets the need of the Air Force and reduce overall life cycle cost; 3) ESC's Spiral Development concept ensuring frequent system prototyping and fielding for hands-on use and commenting by the operators throughout EMD and incorporating improvements into follow-on prototypes; 4) system engineering initiatives including Y2K, DII/COE, and the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA); 5) a single point of contact responsibility for overall program, sub-contract and associate contract performance to support all necessary program aspects, including such items as requirements allocations, interfaces, configuration control, and Government Furnished Equipment/Items (GFE/GFI); 6) efficient and timely internal and external communication processes to ensure maximum benefit from concurrent engineering with outside agencies; and 7) the development, maintenance and use of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP). Of particular interest is the following information: 1) Recommended contract type and CLIN/award fee structure taking into consideration the concept of Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR) delegating program responsibility from EMD through the end of sustainment to the contractor. (NOTE: Under the Total System Performance Responsibility concept one contractor will have complete responsibility, with limited Government oversight, for the successful development, testing, production, and fielding of the system, and will provide sufficient logistics support during the sustainment phase, to include Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance, to ensure that all system performance criteria are met or exceeded for the life of the system at a reasonable cost), 2) address the possibility of having a single contract for EMD, production, and life- time sustainment or awarding an EMD contract with priced production options, 3) detailed schedules focusing especially on production and fielding taking into account the available budget, full funding laws, expected weather conditions, and ESC's Spiral Development concept of providing successive frequent prototypes to users for feedback into the development of the final operational product, 4) calculations showing ability to meet PCMR given a nuclear survivable antenna system, 5) estimates of required new and modified software for the terminal and HAC/RMPE as required, including type of change, LOC, and function, 6) extent to which commercial items (as defined in Part II of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)) are available to meet this effort, 7) the extent to which ILES could be designed to minimize required operator control and without the need for a Remote Control Unit, and 8) methodology for meeting the nuclear survivability requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit two copies of a prospectus not to exceed 25 pages outlining their ideas. Classified information should be included as a separate attachment. The government will not reimburse contractor for any cost associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice and is not obligated to return the prospectus or respond to comments. This is not a solicitation, but for planning purposes only. A contract will not be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought will be followed by a formal conference currently scheduled for 18 February 98 at Hanscom AFB, MA. Please reserve your attendance by 5 Feb 98. The Government maintains a web site with additional ILES information including a conference schedule at http://www.hanscom.af.mil/ For questions, a copy of a draft data package, or to reserve attendance at the conference please contact Capt Bill Graham, ESC/NDM, 11 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2120, phone (781) 377-5418 or FAX (617) 377-8553, or via e-mail at Grahamb@hanscom.af.mil. Please send all prospectuses to Capt Dwayne Sellers, ESC/NDK, 11 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2120. CBD responses are due no later than 20 calendar days from the date of this publication. (0021)

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