Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

58 -- INTRA-SQUAD RADIOS AND CARRYING CASES DUE 093099 POC Peggy Smith, Contract Specialist (703) 784-5822 x252; fax (703) 784-5826 E-MAIL: click here to contract the Contract Specialist via, SmithPL@mcsc.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command is in the process of conducting market research to locate Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) which may be able to provide the Marine Corps with Intra Squad Radios and carrying cases via a two (2) year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a minimum quantity of 12,973 radios for the first order and a maximum ordering amount for the entire contract of $5.0 million. As part of its market research, Marine Corps Systems Command is interested in hosting technical discussions with OEMs concerning this requirement. Some of the areas of discussion concern: (1) radio operation in the military UHF frequency band (2) form, fit, and power source similar to commercially available radios operating in the family service radio band (3) operator channel selection / tuning (4) capability to operate using Type-I encryption, either imbedded or external (5) availability of ancillary devices, such as headset/microphone (6) production / delivery schedules (7) cost of procurement, delivery, and maintenance Each OEM participant will be allotted 2 hours to meet with the Deputy Commander of C4I, high-ranking technical representatives from the Program Office as well as representatives from the Contracting Office. The meetings will be held between the 26th and 29th of July 1999. Should any OEM be interested in participating in this opportunity, please contact Ms. Peggy Smith at (703) 784-5822 x252 or by email SmithPL@mcsc.usmc.mil to schedule an appointment. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354596). (0196)

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