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58 -- PROCUREMENT OF TRUNKED LAND MOBILE RADIO (LMR) SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR HYDRA WIRELESS INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS (IC) PROGRAM SOL N65236-00-R-0704 DUE 121399 POC Nina Burgsteiner, Code 1115NB, (843) 974-5942, Contracting Officer, Jean C. Duncan WEB: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, http://www-chas.spawar.navy.mil/CHAS/Codes/10/rfp.html. E-MAIL: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, burgsten@spawar.navy.mil. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, SC intends to procure Trunked Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and equipment for the HYDRA wireless Interior Communications (IC) program in support of fleet users of the trunked LMR systems. These systems must be capable of complying with the requirement of the Hydra Operational Requirements Document (ORD). These systems and equipment must be capable of operation in the frequency range of 380-400 MHz, and be capable of digital, narrow band operation in the frequency range of 406.1-430 MHz. These systems must be compatible with shipboard radio frequency (RF) emitters and provide a complete range of peripheral equipment. These systems and equipment must be compatible with the wireless IC decks; aircraft carrier flight deck, amphibious assault ship well decks and vehicle decks; and the damage control, engineering, security, safety, navigation, and administrative operations of all US Navy ship classes. Base station equipment must be capable of meeting Grade B shock requirements of MIL-S-901D. Portable radio equipment must be capable of operation in driving rain, snow, extreme background noise, and extreme heat and cold. SPAWAR, Charleston anticipates awarding a commercial, fixed priced, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Type contract with a base year and four one-year options. Delivery will be required to various naval installations. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency in response to this solicitation. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available by 13 November 1999 on the SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston RFP web page address link below. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to independently review this web page frequently for updates to any and all documents. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). No paper copies of these documents will be issued. Technical questions about the Internet web site are to be directed to Ms. Janet Stone, (843) 974-5906. All other questions and comments are to be directed to Nina Burgsteiner at telephone (843) 974-5942; fax (843) 974-5930; or e-mail address below. Posted 10/14/99 (W-SN391765). (0287)

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