Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, SMC -- Space & Missiles System Center, 2420 Vela Way, Suite 2420, El Segundo, CA, 90245-4659

J -- SCTIS, AN/FSC-97 (V) AND ISST, AN/FSC-111 ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND RELATED SERVICES SOL Reference-Number-SCTIS-ISST DUE 011400 POC David Braxton, Primary POC, Phone 310-336-4784, Email david.braxton@losangeles.af.mil -- Rodger Phillips, Secondary POC, Phone 310-336-2069, Email rodger.phillips@losangeles.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=Reference-Num ber-SCTIS-ISST&LocID=901. E-MAIL: David Braxton, david.braxton@losangeles.af.mil. SMC/MCK is conducting market research to determine the existence and interest of possible sources to provide technical and engineering support (Contractor in-house telephone support and site visits, when requested) for various operating locations in the US and Europe. Engineering/technical support is required to align/calibrate equipment, software engineering, and to assist in failure analysis and satellite communication diagnostics of the ICBM SHF Satellite Terminal (ISST) and Single Channel Transponder Injection Subsystem (SCTIS). This support is an ongoing requirement to extend the life cycle of existing equipment from May 2000 through May 2005. Prior in-depth knowledge and expertise with the existing system is required. A substantial amount of proprietary technical data associated with this equipment will require licensing agreements with the development contractor, Stanford Telecommunications Sunneyvale, CA. Contractor is required to possess a minimum Government Security Clearance of Secret. The SCTIS, AN/FSC-97 (V), as the ground-based uplink of the Single Channel Transponder System (SCTS), links the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) command posts with the Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS) Satellites. SCTIS equipment was installed at various operating locations in the US and Europe. The ISST, AN/FSC-111, are SHF receiving terminals and are located at AF Missile Launch Control Centers. This communication system is used to relay the Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) through a UHF link. ISST terminal installs were and installed at numerous locations in the US. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Interested companies are encouraged to respond to this announcement, and provide a summary of their capabilities and their expected ability to meet the requirements above. Responses should include: 1) the address of the firm; 2) size of business: average annual revenue for past three years and number of employees; 3) ownership: Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a); and/or Woman-Owned; 4) number of years in business, and5) Two points of contact: name, title, phone, fax, and email. WHERE TO SUBMIT INFORMATION: Mailed responses -- One complete copy is to be mailed to SCM/MCKL, Attn: Mr. David Braxton, 2420 Vela Way Ste 1467-A8, El Segundo CA 90245-4659, and an additional copy should be mailed to SMC/MCL, Attn: Mr. Bill Desmond, 2420 Vela Way Ste 1467-A8, El Segundo CA 90245-4659. Email -- One electronic copy of the requested information should be forwarded to david.braxton@losangeles.af.mil. WHEN TO SUBMIT: No later than 4:00pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), Friday, 14 January 2000. NOTICE REGARDING SOLICITATION: Please note that this synopsis is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. A contract award will not result from this announcement. NOTICE REGARDING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resulting solicitation. OTHER: No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information Posted 12/22/99 (D-SN410962). (0356)

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