Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

70 -- DIGITAL COMMUNICATION LINK FOR DRONES DUE 062298 POC Vicki Whiteman 703-784-5822 ext 256 / Ellen Simonoff E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, whitemanv@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is requesting information for the following digital communication equipment. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The U.S. Marine Corps requests information and comments to be used in developing a specification for a future requirement for a digital communication link suitable for use in small tactical drones. The following is a list of desired characteristics: (a) Two way RS232 data links (ground control station to drone and drone to ground control station); (b) Data baud rate of at least 9600; (c) One way real time or near real time video; (d) A quality received video signal suitable for interpretation and retransmission; (e) Light weight components for the drone, less than 5 lbs total required, less than 2 lbs desired; (f) Ability to be powered by 12 volts; (g) Encryption of data/video; and (h) Compatibility with DOD's Common Data Link program. The Marine Corps may also be interested in learning about systems capable of frequent transmission of video frames and in the use of low earth satellites for data/video frame data transfer. All of the aforementioned desired characteristics may be configured into a single package or units may be proposed that are partial solutions. The Marine Corps is interested in only what is available today or what could be available within one year. The capability of interest is likely to be experimented as a part of Urban Warrior, to be held during the Spring of 1999. Interested companies may submit a data package and/or provide a not to exceed 60 minute brief. As industry may expect to see portions of its briefs included in future solicitations, therefore no proprietary information may be submitted. All interested firms shall contact Vicki Whiteman at (703) 784-5822 extension 256, FAX (703) 784-5826, or e-mail at whitemanv@quantico.usmc.mil by 22 June 1998, 2:00 EST. Please provide company point of contact, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. All contractor briefings at Quantico, VA will be received during the week of 29 June 98. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0153)

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