U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-2890

20 -- MODIFICATIONS TO SIMULATOR EQUIPMENT; RMS-12 RADAR'S AND INSTRUCTOR CONTROL STATION SOL DTCG39-98-R-QXC034 DUE 051898 POC DAVID GOMES (860) 441-2875 OR e-mail dgomes@ rdc.uscg.mil The U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. 06320 proposes to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Buffalo Computer Graphics, 3741 Lake Shore Road, Blasdell, New York 14219. The acquisition is for a modification to a U.S. Coast Guard Radar Simulator for an additional output from the existing Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) RMS-12 computer which will stimulate the AN/SPS-73 model radar. The output must provide the appropriate signals to provide correct landmass display, correct Target Vessels (TV) and Ownship (OS) placement and position. The output must provide the AN/SPS-73 with gyro input, heading flash, antenna positioning information and all other signals necessary for correct operation of the AN/SPS-73. Specific signals required include: Trigger 8V, Video 4V, Antenna Count Pulse 5V, Antenna Reset 5V, Gyro Compass 3 phase step input 30V, trigger select closure to ground and speed log 200 pulses per nautical mile. Also the output device must be compatible with the existing BCG RMS-12 hardware/software, and text based instructor Control Station and allow for continued stimulation and support of the AN/SPS-64V model radar. In addition, we need to upgraded the Instructor Control Station (ICS) with a PC-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the existing BCG radar simulator. It must provide a window based system which displays the scenario geographic area and shows the position of all OS and TV in the scenario window in a graphic format. It must allow the operator to use a mouse and pointer to access OS and TV information from within the scenario window by simply pointing and clicking. And allow a windows based data-entry interface for changing OS and TV operating parameters, display OS and TV course/speed information, and show OS and TV target trails and vectors within the scenario window. The scenario exercise must be controlled from a data-entry window interface, and the instructor must be able to zoom in and out of the scenario window. The GUI must be able to support two scenario windows at one time, one for each BCG RMS-12 OS. It must have the capability of supporting and displaying scenarios in different geographic areas with different scenarios at the same time. The GUI must be capable of expansion up to eight OS and to display up to eight scenario windows at one time. The ICS must allow creation of new scenarios using the same windows based GUI displays and data-entry interfaces. The ICS must be compatible with, operate with, and support the upgraded BCG RMS-12 computers and must provide required hardware and software support for both AN/SPS-64(V) and AN/SPS-73 radars. It must be compatible with and support the current BCG Ship Control Unit (SCU))is used by the student to control the OS speed and course), one at each OS. The ICS must provide the signals for the existing clocks installed in the Radar Simulator. The ICS must include the software and hardware for a National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) output to support the possible future installation of a desktop Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS. See Note 22. (0106)

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