U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center (047/53) MS 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226

58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-99-R-70027 DUE 073099 POC Point of Contact -- POC Jo Ann deBullet, Contract Specialist (410) 762-6485, or J.M. McGuirk, Contracting Officer at (410) 762-6486 The USCG ELC is procuring a replacement for the GSB 900 HF Transceiver presently used fleet wide and shore side by the U.S. Coast Guard for long range communication. We anticipate awarding a firm fixed price requirements type contract for a replacement High Frequency (HF) Transceiver that can meet or exceed the salient characteristics stated in this announcement, and as stated in the CGY-441-001A specification. The replacement will be procured as a commercial item using full and open competition in accordance with the salient characteristics, citing Sunair Electronics, Inc. 9000 series or equal. The HF Transceiver shall have the following characteristics: An output power of 100-125 W (PEP and AVG); this transceiver must also have the capability to be configured for 1 kw (PEP and AVG) operation. Frequency range required is 1.6-29.999 MHz. All units must be 19" EIA standard rack-mount. Remote operating capabilities shall be via RS-232/422/485 and or MIL-STD-188 interfaces (i.e. computer terminal, remote control head, and telephone FSK (DTMF techniques). Half-duplex operating mode is required, as well as USB, LSB, CW, AM, FSK, and Lind -11 modes of operation. Fully automatic digital antena couplers capable of tuning 23' and 35' whips, 50'-150' longwires, dipoles, and broadband antennas over the entire frequency range are a necessity; advance coupler control techniques (via RF) are a plus. Channel presets are needed. Input power requirements are 115/220/440 VAC, 50-60 Hz. In addition to the main characteristics detailed above, the transceiver will have the following options available: HFDL (Coast Guard) and FSK Modems (MIL-STD-188 communication protocol; RS-232/422 and MIL-STD-188 data Interface); DSC Controller (ITU-R-493-4/541-3 and IMO-R A.613(15)/A.694(17 compliant); ALE modem/processor (MIL-STD-188-141A/FS-1045 compliant); Fax modem/interface, capable of function as or interface with standard Group III office fax machines (MIL-STD-188-110A compliant); and a pre/post selector which permits the operation ofmultiple transceivers on frequencies separated by as little as 10%. Installation and record drawings, service technical manuals and various spare aprts kits will be required as well. The resultant contract is anticipated to be (1) base year and (4) option years. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the USCG ELC, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. Quantities vary per each year. Request for solicitation packages may be faxed to (410) 762-6056 or 6008. Numbered Note 12. Attention: Minority, Women-Owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contract. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest a the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 531-1169. Internet address:http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (AC0610020-05) Posted 06/11/99 (I-SN341998). (0162)

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