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58 -- ENHANCED MANPACK FIELD RADIO SOL N00039-99-R-3219(Q) POC Kim DeBois Sousa, 02-32D, (619) 524-7186 WEB: SPAWAR Business Opportunity Web Page address for copy, http://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Government Point of Contact for this solicitation., deboisk@spawar.navy.mil. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, JMCOMS PMW 179, intends to purchase 51 enhanced manpack field radios by 30 September 1999, with options for additional buys. The proposed Firm Fixed Price contract will consist of a base year and four options. A lightweight mobile unit is required that is capable of utilization by field units, as well as onboard ship, airplane, or other mobile platforms. It must be Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) certifiable by JITC (MIL-STD 188), and able to operate in either 5 kHz or 25 kHz DAMA and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) modes. Additionally, the unit must operate in both VHF and UHF bands (30 to 400 MHz) and be capable of both Line of Sight (LOS) and SATCOM operations. Its output modulation must be capable of both AM or FM. The unit must include a Beacon operation capability. NSA must have approved the radio's embedded COMSEC/TRANSEC and DAMA orderwire encryption. Its standard encryption capabilities must be compatible with KY-57/58, KY-99/100, ANDVT/KYV-5, and KG-84 cryptos. Since this unit will be used in the field it must be light-weight and man portable. It should use modular construction for easy field maintenance, which also enables utilization of modules to incorporate HAVE QUICK and SINCGARS anti-jam capabilities, which are both necessary functions. It should have Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) for easy maintenance and troubleshooting. Additional information on this procurement is provided on the SPAWAR Business Opportunities page at e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. The first year (FY00) firm requirement is 51 Radios. The four out-year option quantities are 50 each, for a total possible quantity of 251. Per FAR 15.202, when the DRAFT RFP is released all correspondence or meetings with the Technical Office shall include Ms. Kim DeBois Sousa from the SPAWAR 02-32 Contracts Branch. Once the DRAFT RFP is modified to incorporate Section M, and thus become the FINAL RFP, any and all correspondence (written or oral) must go through the PCO. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354966). (0196)

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