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59 -- NATO: PROCUREMENT OF QPSK MODEMS FOR SATCOM DIGITAL THROUGH COMMECTIVITY SOL CO-8639-DTC DUE 033199 POC Alexis Kemper (202-482-1512) The NC3A intends to procure QPSK Modems for SATCOM Digital Through Connectivity. NATO has a requirement to replace its 25 year old QPSK modems by COTS IBS/IDR modems. The modems shall be delivered to NATO SATCOM Ground Terminals (SGTS) located in the member countries. Current requirement is the procurement of an additional 134 modems which shall be form, fit and function compatible with wxisting SLM 8650 modems, which are already a part of the NATO inventory. Modems shall be delivered to the SGTs in 19 inch racks in accordance with eht distribution list shown at the enclosure. This list may be revised before Contract Award. The rack shall be pre-wired steel enclosure housing the equipment necessary to produce a 2:8 redundacy system of modems with rates up to and including 9,312 Mb/s. Each channel shall be fitted with Engineering Service Channel (ESC) capability. All applicants must be certified to compete in NATO ICB by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Telecommunications. Submit all nomination requests to Alexis Kemper (fax: 202-482-5834) by COB 31 March 1999. Posted 03/19/99 (W-SN310708). (0078)

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