MILSATCOM Terminals Program Office, ESC/MSK, 50 Griffiss Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1620

69 -- DAMA SYSTEM SIMULATORS FOR TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE SOL n/a POC Stephen Dilustro, Buyer, 781 271 6283; Mr. Joseph Zimmerman, Contracting Officer, 781 271 6279 WEB: n/a, n/a. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, Stephen.Dilustro@hanscom.af.mil. Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) System Simulator (DSS). POC Mr. Joseph Zimmerman, Contracting Officer, (781) 271-6279. The MILSATCOM Terminals Program Office (ESC/MCP), at the Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, MA is seeking information for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)/non-developmental item (NDI) DAMA System Simulator for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to use for maintenance and training of their DAMA ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals. The DSS shall provide simulated network channel control capability for both narrowband and widwband non-processed DAMA SATCOM channels and shall be interoperable with all JITC-certified UHF SATCOM DAMA terminals. The DSS will be used in two applications: as transportable systems on main bases and as portable systems for deployment to forward locations. The main base version shall be capable of controlling four channels simultaneously in the following configuration: 1 channel each of 5-kHz DAMA and 25-kHz DAMA and 1 channel each of 5-kHz DASA and 25-kHz DASA. The portable version shall provide at least two channels simultaneously, one DAMA channel capable of both 5-kHz DAMA and 25-kHz DAMA, and one DASA channel capable of both 5-kHz DASA and 25-kHz DASA. The Government prefers the configuration used for both applications to be the portableversion. The DSS shall be compliant with MIL-STD-188-182A and MIL-STD-188-183. The DSS shall allow terminals to communicate in accordance with MIL-STD-188-181/-181A/-181B. It shall have satellite simulator capability with adjustable time delay and frequency translation capabilities. The DSS shall be able to connect up to four terminals simultaneously in a direct cable connection mode at RF. It shall be capable of simultaneous over-the-air and direct cable connection log-in of at least 12 terminals, simultaneously, with a total of 16 terminals, simultaneously, preferred. The DSS shall include antenna(s) with 360 degree coverage, diplexers/low noise amplifiers, and all cabling (assuming the antenna height to be 40 feet), as required to meet the performance requirements. The DSS shall be capable of operating with terminals, in line-of-sight (emulating satellite communications), over-the-air, at UHF SATCOM frequencies, for a range of 12 miles in radius. The direct-cable input of the DSS shall be capable of handling RF input power as high as 125 watts per port. The main base version of the DSS shall be at least transportable, and preferably portable, to enable it to be conveniently moved from its normal operational location, to a training location, for direct cable connection of radios in a training environment. The portable version must be poratable (requires no equipment to move system to mode of transport and requires no significant dismantling of the system). The DSS must be capable of minimal manning operation. It must have technical documentation provided with it. Technical support for the DSS, and contractor installation and training, are desired. Other topics of concern are weight, dimensions, delivery availability, cost, and maintenance support. The Government is interested in procuring five of these simulators as fixed-site systems to be installed at five different Air Force bases around the world. The Government is interested in procuring two of the portable systems to be used as spares or as contingency systems for transport to use at deployment sites. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation on the part of the Government, although the information provided by prospective vendors could lead to an eventual procurement of these systems. This notice is a Market Survey Only. Interested vendors shall submit in writing, within fifteen (15) working days of the publication of this announcement, a statement of interest and shall provide the following: specifications; block functional diagrams (including antenna(s)); operations and maintenance manual; acceptance test procedures; delivery availability schedule, and vendor certification that the system has NSA endorsement forCOMSEC/TRANSEC embedded devices. Vendors shall include their capability to provide integrated logistics support including depot level maintenance. The Government will use the information obtained from this market survey to evaluate the capabilities of the marketplace. This synopsis does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB) and is not intended to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Respondents to this survey should identify whether they are a large or small business and provide their company's name, address, telephone number, and a Point of Contact (POC). Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this survey. Facsimile (781) 271-6149 or e-mail (Stephen.Dilustro@hanscom.af.mil) responses are acceptable. Responses are to be addressed (via mail) to:ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1620, Attn: Mr. Stephen Dilustro or (via commercial delivery service) to: The MITRE Corporation, Lobby Bldg M, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01730, Attn: Mr. Stephen Dilustro (ESC/MCK). Contract Specialist: Mr. Stephen Dilustro 781-271-6283. Contracting officer: Mr. Joseph A. Zimmerman 781-271-6279. No telephone responses will be accepted. Posted 08/31/99 (D-SN374850). (0243)

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