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58 -- DIGITAL MESSAGE ENTRY DEVICES (DMED) POC Scott Brown, (813)387-2556 EXT. 302 E-MAIL: Scott Brown, Technical Representative, browns@jotc.com. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) seeks information from potential manufacturers of Digital Message Entry Devices (DMED). This announcement is a request for information only, and does not constitute a request for proposals. The information shall include descriptions of currently available and planned products that will provide a capability to compose, edit, store, process and exchange text messages with USSOCOM man-pack and base station radios. These products should be packaged for transport and use in hostile airborne, battle field man-pack and sub-surface environments. Specific requirements include: Processor. At a minimum the DMED processor shall be equal to or greater than that of a 386/33 MHz processor running Windows. The DMED should support an open system architecture to allow for expansion and upgrade. Message Handling. At a minimum the DMED shall be capable of storing and processing pre-formatted message structures using standard DoD formats and Special Operations Forces (SOF) component command unique formats. The DMED shall be capable of storing message formats in non-volatile memory and allow the user to retrieve a desired format and construct a message by filling in blank spaces with appropriate information. The DMED shall provide a free format text word processing capability for messages up to 14,000 characters. The DMED should be capable of processing video, facsimile, and execution checklists of up to twenty pages (56,000 characters). The DMED should include an automatic data controller (ADC) capability. The DMED should be capable of interfacing with a GPS unit and processing geographical information, e.g. determine operator's location and append to a message. System Memory. At a minimum the DMED shall have four (4) megabits (MB) of random access memory (RAM), expandable to 32 MB. Expansion. At a minimum the DMED shall include one (1) Type II and one Type III PCMCIA slots for additional memory and/or functionality. Both slots shall be available for simultaneous operation. It is desired that the DMED have two (2) type III PCMCIA slots available for simultaneous operation. Input/Output. At a minimum the DMED shall provide two (2) RS-232 compatible data ports for data transfer. It is desired that the DMED also provide a heads-up display interface and utilize voice recognition technology. The installed windows operating system should be capable of accepting, manipulating and transmitting external graphics inputs. Display. At a minimum the DMED shall have 640 x 200 pixel resolution display. It is desired that the DMED have a high resolution VGA capability of 640 x 480 pixels. Data Burst Protocol. At a minimum the DMED shall provide a capability to accept, store, and execute government furnished equipment (GFE) data burst software in the following protocols: TACFIRE, X.25,Type I & II MTS (including ASCII Free Flow, and DBT to DCT (PSC-2A) file transfer Size and Weight. At a minimum the DMED shall not exceed 55 cubic inches. The DMED weight (including batteries) will not exceed 2.5 pounds. It is desired that the DMED size not exceed 26 cubic inches and the weight (including batteries) not exceed 1 pound. Batteries. At a minimum the DMED shall use standard commercial off the shelf (COTS) batteries and shall provide a operating life of not less than four (4) hours based on continuous operation. The battery compartment shall be marked for correct installation. An internal backup battery shall provide at least five (5) minutes of operating time to allow the operator to change batteries. The DMED shall include a low battery indicator for the operator. The DMED shall also be capable of operating off of a BA-5590 or BB-590 battery. It is desired that the DMED have a battery life of twelve (12) hours based on continuous operation. It is desired that the time require to recharge the DMED battery not exceeds one (1) hour. NVG Compatibility. At a minimum the DMED display and keyboard shall be NVG Generation III compatible with light settings adjustable from bright sunlight to total darkness. It is desired that the DMED be compatible with later NVG generations. GPS Compatibility. At a minimum the DMED shall provide a GPS PCMCIA interface. It is desired that the DMED provide a GPS integrated time, date and operator location message stamp. Environmental.The DMED shall operate with similar SOF DMED and man-pack radios (MPR) in worldwide military tactical environments and withstand the effects of shock, vibration, altitude, rain, fungus, saltwater, fog, sand, dust, and humidity. Immersion. At a minimum, the DMED shall operate after immersion in three feet of saltwater for up to 30 minutes without auxiliary packaging or preparation. It is desired that the DMED will operate after immersion in 66 feet of saltwater for up to four hours without auxiliary packaging or preparation. Pressure. At a minimum, the DMED shall be capable operating after being transported at an altitude of 30,000 feet in an unpressurized aircraft and after immersion in 66 feet in sea water for two (2) hours when packaged in a waterproof container. Temperature. At a minimum the, the DMED shall operate over a temperature range of -40 F to +160 F. Humidity. At a minimum the DMED shall operate over a range of 0% to 100% ambient relative humidity tending to condensation. Information can be faxed to (813)281-2658, Attn: SOAL/PEO-IIS-PMC4, Scott Brown or mailed to: US Special Operations Command, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd., Attn: Scott Brown, SOAL/PEO-IIS-PMC4, MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5323. Posted 02/26/99 (W-SN302661). (0057)

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