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58 -- NAVAL SPACE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM SOL N00039-00-R-2217 POC John Sullivan WEB: click here to visit the SPAWAR 02 Business Opportunities, http://www.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, sullivaj@spawar.navy.mil. The U.S. Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWARSYSCOM), is planning to enter into a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the Naval Space Surveillance System. A three phased approached is being considered at this time. Phase I is the Alternative Options Study Phase and is focused on considering alternative concept strategies and a system specification that meets the SLEP goals. Of particular interest are concepts that address sensor and data processing from a total system perspective. Phase II is the System Design and Risk Reduction Phase. It is focused on refining the design ideas into a System Performance Specification that can be competed for a production contract. Phase II may also generate information, data or specifications to mitigate risks associated with meeting production schedules such as MILCON or obtaining third party approvals such as frequency allocations or environmental permits. Phase III will be the Development and Installation Phase. Multiple awards are being considered for Phase I and II to interested sources that can provide design solutions for the modernization of the Naval Space Surveillance System. The Government will consider innovative ideas to accomplish the Navy's present and future needs in space search and surveillance. This effort is based on current Navy requirements, but the intent is to encourage submittal of any solutions that can meet the long-term needs and provide a complete life cycle solution at the lowest cost. Only Phases I & II are being considered at this time.[para] The existing system consists of a sensor and processing system capable of tracking objects in space as small as 30 cm. The sensor component consists of 3 transmitters and 6 receivers placed along a great circle path inclined 33 degrees from the equator. The main transmitter produces an aggregate output of 766.8 kilowatts at 216.9800 MHz. The two smaller transmitters are capable of an aggregate power output of approximately 40 kilowatts at 216.970 MHz and 216.990 MHz. Phase history data is transmitted from each of the receiver sites to the Naval Space Command (NSC) located at Dahlgren Virginia. The NSC Mission Processing System (NMPS) converts the phase data to angular measurements and correlates them to predicted Fence crossings. These observations (approximately 160,000 per day) are then used to update the ephemeris elements of a catalog of space objects (approximately 9500 objects). [para] Interested sources, with experience in: a) Design and tradeoff analyses for the detection, tracking, and orbit determination of ground based, RF/microwave, space-object surveillance systems; b) Development and test of large scale, RF/microwave surveillance systems with integrated signal and data processors; c) large information systems development and testing; and d) System engineering and management skills suitable for minimizing cost and scheduling risks; within the last five years, should reply by 3/8/00 via email/fax and provide the following (Not to exceed 10 pages): a) Brief synopsis of technical capabilities relating to the above; and b) a list of current/recent Government or Commercial contracts for same/similar efforts including contract number, Contracting Officer name, telephone number/email, Government technical POC name, telephone number/email address and a brief description of the scope of contract. [para] A reading library is being established and will be available as of 2/28/00 to all potential bidders to assure that each vendor has equal access to the technical documents owned by the government. This library will be accessible through a Virtual Program Office (VPO) located on the Internet at the URL https://vpo.spawar.navy.mil/NSSS-SLEPvpo or through the 02 Business Opportunity Home Page. First time users will need to request permission to access the "Naval Space Surveillance System-SLEP Information" VPO site at https://vpo.spawar.navy.mil. A draft Statement of Objectives will be released on the Internet at the URL http://www.spawar.navy.mil on 3/3/00. Follow thelinks to SPAWAR headquarters future business opportunities. Please provide comments by 3/8/00. The draft request for proposals (RFP) will be posted at the same site on 3/10/00 and comments are requested by 3/24/00. [para] Industry will be afforded the opportunity to have an exchange with the government at the Industry Day Briefing for the Naval Space Surveillance System to be held in San Diego, CA on 3/15/00. Additional information on this event as it become available will be posted at the SPAWAR 02 Business Opportunity Home Page. It is anticipated that the official RFP will be released on the Internet on or about 4/7/00. The anticipated official closing date receipt of proposals is 5/11/00. Posted 02/23/00 (W-SN427979). (0054)

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