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70 -- AIRBORNE BROADCAST INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM SOL NA DUE 022900 POC Patricia Jarvis, 781-271-7349 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, Patricia.Jarvis@hanscom.af.mil. This is a Sources Sought for the Airborne Broadcast Intelligence (ABI) Program. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a request for proposal or award a contract as a result of this request. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an IFB or an RFP, nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, or to pay for the information solicited. Foreign participation is not authorized. The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Integration Systems Program Office, is seeking information on qualified hardware sources for the ABI Program. The ABI system is a stand-alone, strap-on capability that provides timely intelligence to support combat forces mission execution. The ABI commercial hardware suite consists of the following items: 1 radio, 1 main computer, 1 keyboard, 1 pointing device, 2 displays, 1 GPS antenna, and 1 UHF SATCOM antenna. Cables and Shipping containers complete the ABI configuration. The Government will provide ABI software along with software documentation. ABI will be fielded in quantities of three, two on aircraft and the third as the on-site spare/ground system. Logistics support and training is required. ABI Hardware System Key Features: (1) Physical Specifications: Size: The radio and main computer each are air transport rack (ATR) mountable in a maximum 3/4 ATR tall, long chassis (ref: ARINC Spec 404A). (2) Displays: The commercial ruggedized displays are sized from 12-14 inch diagonal measurement. (3) Weight: Total hardware weight is 150 pounds or less excluding cables and shipping/storage containers. (4) Environmental: The equipment should comply with commercial ruggedized standards. The ABI operates in military transport/aircraft environment and a ground environment. The UHF SATCOM antenna and the shipping containers are only used in the ground environment. (5) Power: ABI is auto ranging with 110-240 VAC, 47-400 Hz power. (6) UPS: The Main computer and displays have a UPS/battery backup capability of five minutes. The radio has a battery backup capability of thirty (30) minutes to preserve the crytologic keys. (7) Signal Interfaces: The ABI system receives processes and decrypts the Tactical Information Broadcast Service (TIBS), Tactical Receive Applications Data Dissemination System (TDDS), Tactical Data Information Exchange System version B (TADIXS-B), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Data Link version A (TADIL-A), Secondary Imagery Dissemination System (SIDS) via wideband UHF (25kHz) using KG-84 decryption, and C-coded Global Positioning System (GPS) broadcasts. The ABI simultaneously receives and decrypts TIBS, TDDS, TADIL-A, and one TADIXS-B broadcast. (8) User Interfaces: Personnel who are utilizing chemical/inclement weather gear will operate the keyboard and pointing device. The keyboard and pointing device are separate devices and are operated independently. Additionally displays need to be Night vision Goggle (NVG) operation friendly. (9) Software Interface: The Main Computer uses a Solaris 2.7 operating system to execute the ABI software (500MB RAM and Creator 3D graphics required). (10) Mass Data Storage: two removable disk drives capable of storing at least 36 GB of data each. (11) Media Devices: CD-ROM, 4mm tape and 3.5-inch floppy media. (12) Security: The ABI processes Government SECRET data. The equipment protects sensitive, classified information. The system is certifiable as unclassified when the disk drives are removed. (13) Cryptologic Function: All Cryptologic functions are contained within the ABI unit and the contractor shall have a NSA endorsed product for cryptologic devices. The Government will provide the Hayfield multi-chip module with the KGR-96 and KG-40A algorithms for embedment into the radio. (14) Cryptologic Function: All cryptologic functions are contained within the ABI unit and the contractor shall have a NSA endorsed product for cryptologic devices. The Government requests that interested offerors submit their responses, not to exceed more than ten (10) one-sided pages, with respect to the key features discussed above to ESC/SRK-2, 11 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1634, ATTN: Ms. Kathleen Munroe not later than 29 February 2000. Any proprietary information should be marked as such. The ability to manage classified programs and experience with the intelligence broadcasts and integration of COTS and GOTS hardware are preferable but it is the Government's intention not to exclude any Offerors. Offerors should identify any COTS equipment that will satisfy the requirements along with any existing contract(s) that may be applicable. Offerors should also provide existing product literature identifying their proposed hardware choices. This will not count against the ten(10) one-sided page count. Program status information along with more detailed requirements including DD FORM 254 requirements are available via the Hanscom Electronic Bulletin Board (HERBB). It can be reached by calling 781-271-0500 or via the Hanscom AFB World Wide Web page at http://herbb.hanscom.af.mil/. Address questions to the Contracting Officer, Kathleen A. Munroe, at 781-271-3989, or Kathleen.Munroe@hanscom.af.mil or Patricia Jarvis at 781-271-8251 or Patricia.Jarvis@hanscom.af.mil. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. See Note 26. Posted 02/11/00 (D-SN424509). (0042)

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