U.S. Army CECOM, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008

58 -- COTS/NDI FOR ELECTRONIC ATTACK SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT TACTICAL OPERATIONS DUE 011599 POC Suzanne Anderson, Contract Specialist, 732-427-1337 WEB: Joint Technical Architecture-Army, Version 2, http://www-jta.itsi.disa.mil/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, anderss2@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED UNDER CLASSIFICATION CODE B ON 01 DECEMBER 1998 AND MODIFIED ON 15 DECEMBER 1998. COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) OR NON-DEVELOPMENTAL ITEM (NDI) ELECTRONIC ATTACK SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT TACTICAL OPERATIONS. The U.S. Army, Product Manager Signal Warfare is seeking industry information on commercial off-the-shelf or non-developmental items (NDI) electronic attack systems that can support TACTICAL operations. These electronic systems may be considered for integration into heliborne and/or ground vehicle platforms. Respondents are requested to address the specific capabilities described in this document and are encouraged to provide detailed descriptions of any additional capabilities and features of their systems. Specific areas of noncompliance should also be addressed by the respondent along with the potential growth plan to achieve compliance. All proprietary information should be marked as such. This Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought (SS) Notice is forinformation and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation of the part of the US Army CECOM. The purpose of this RFI/SS is to identify potential sources that may be interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. US Army CECOM does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for PM GBCS/AQF's use of such information. Acknowledgement of reciept of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of PM GBCS/AQF's evaluation of the information. Those respondents having systems that meet these requirements will be contacted in the future to describe availability, cost, and capability. AREAS OF INTEREST: Under this Request for Information (RFI), the U.S. Army is soliciting information on currently available systems or systems that can be modified in a quick and economical fashion. In addition, information should be submitted that shows the maturity level of the system (i.e. present customer test results, fielding data, etc.) or a demonstration could be provided in the near future. 1. The respondent should describe the extent to which their system meets the following characteristics: provide capability to jam fixed frequency, burst, and low probability of intercept signals within the VHF band (frequency extension will be a future desire) with a minimum effective radiated power of 550W out of a directional antenna, jam signals having voice and data content with various modulation, jam signals while on the move, and operate independently of any other systems. The respondent should describe the signal environment and emitter density in which the system was evaluated. The respondent should provide the maximum number of simultaneous emitters that the system can jam (convention or low probability of intercept signals or a combinations of the two) and provide the time allotted for look-through. 2. The respondent should describe the types of jamming techniques and modulation types used, and report jammer effectiveness to the operator. The respondent should describe harmonic suppression and intermodulation prevention characteristics and methods. The respondent should describe the suitability for mounting their system in a single light tactical vehicle (i.e., HMMWV, amphibious) and in an Army helicopter. 3. Respondents should describe current compliance to DoD standards, specifically Joint Technical Architecture-Army, Version 2. (This JTA may be viewed at the following website address: http://www-jta.itsi.disa.mil/) The system should be capable of operation in a tactical environment. This includes heat, cold, rain, fog, dust, sand, wind, shock and vibration, explosive atmosphere, and other conditions found on the battlefield. 5. The respondent should describe the system power requirements. 6. The respondent should provide mean time between failure data for hardware and software, and provide a concept of operations. In addition, a description of any special maintainability requirements and built-in-test (BIT) capability should be provided. REVIEW OF RESPONSES: Responses should consist of a summary, not to exceed 15 pages, and any supporting data, literature, or reports. The respondents may be invited to brief the Army and provide answers to questions concerning the responses. Respondents should provide sales price history and indicate the quantities sold, to whom the systems were sold, and provide a point of contact for the purchasing activity. POC information should include name, title, contract number, telephone and fax number. In addition, include the procurement period (in months) necessary to acquire a system from contract initiation to delivery. SUBMISSION: Responses to this RFI are due by 1600 on 15 January 1999. An original and 1 copy of the response should be submitted to: ATTN: Mark Conrad, US ARMY -- CECOM, BLDG. 600. RM. 147, Fort Monmouth, NJ 08701. COMMUNICATION WITH THE U.S. ARMY: All administrative correspondence and questions concerning this RFI should be directed to: ATTN: Mark Conrad, US ARMY -- CECOM, BLDG. 600. RM. 147, Fort Monmouth, NJ 08701. Questions that require the Contracting Officer's attention should be directed in writing to: U.S. Army CECOM ATTN: AMSEL-ACCC-C-CR Yvonne Bova, Contracting Officer Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000 SPONSOR: PM Signals Warfare ATTN: SFAE-IEW&S-SG Building 296 Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703-5003; Posted 12/15/98 (W-SN280515). (0349)

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