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58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -- LAND MOBILE RADIOS SOL 990322-1310 DUE 042699 POC N. Dale Wakefield, Jr., Contracting Officer, (202) 622-9391, FAX (202) 622-4721 Request for Information /Land Mobile Radio. Departmental Offices, acting as the Department of the Treasury Executive Agent for Wireless Programs, is soliciting information and comments from manufacturers, integrators, service providers, and other interested parties concerning the availability of (1) standards based narrowband digital Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment/systems; (2) nationwide engineering support, including but not limited to, systems design/installation as well as nationwide repair and service; and (3) other alternatives "best value" solutions that might be applied toward meeting all or part of these particular wireless communications requirements. The Government encourages innovative solutions and is interested in solutions which are service-based or a combination of both services and equipment. The objectives are to obtain input from industry, academia, and other interested parties to assist the Government in determining industry's readiness to transition LMR technology to digital narrowband (12.5 khz) operation and to seek information regarding possible alternatives to meet Treasury's LMR requirements. Information is desired on equipment availability, interoperability, compatibility with current systems, transition from current systems, cost, impact on mission performance, nationwide availability, maintenance (preventative and restorative repair), and service support. The manufacturer shall provide, if available, reports on interoperability testing, as well as examples of current TIA/EIA-102 compliant equipment in use. Interested respondents are asked to include information regarding respondents intent to build TIA/EIA 102 document series compliant equipment, types of equipment that will be available, and anticipated or planned availability time-line. Other information desired: areas in which the equipment is not fully TIA/EIA-102 compliant; what measures are being taken to meet the standard; and when full compliance is expected. Also list which standard options of the TIA/EIA-102 documents are being offered, such as trunking, Data Encryption, Standards (DES) encryption. Over The Air Rekeying (OTAR), etc. The manufacturer is also encouraged to list and explain equipment and software features and measurements that exceed TIA/EIA-102 standards. The Government also requests comments from manufacturers building or planning to build similar narrowband LMR equipment adhering to other standards. These comments should specify the standards and include the parameters used, types of equipment to be built, availability time-line and any other pertinent information the respondent is willing to provide. Responses to the RFI must be submitted in writing by the close of business on April 26, 1999. Send responses to Department of the Treasury, Procurement Services Division, ATTN: Mr. N. Dale Wakefield, Jr., 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, 1310 G, Suite 400E, Washington, DC 20220. Phone (202) 622-9391. Collect calls will not be accepted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Posted 03/22/99 (W-SN311140). (0081)

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