A -- FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS (FCS) COMMUNICATIONS. 26 SEPTEMBER 2000, 0900-1200, BRIEFING ROOM 244, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, 3401 N. FAIRFAX DR., ARLINGTON, VA. POC JAMES FREEBERSYSER

Notice Date

August 31, 2000

Contracting Office

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contract Management Office (CMO), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

ZIP Code

22203-1714

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will present an industry briefing on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Communications program. The objective of the FCS Communications program is to aggressively design, develop, and demonstrate mobile, ad hoc networks capable of operating with extreme Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and jamming resistance while carrying real-time traffic for positive robotic and fire control. It is anticipated that this program will continue through Government Fiscal Year 2003 concluding with a Preliminary Design Review for incorporation into the Future Combat System program. Multiple, varied design approach awards are anticipated with future down selects. DARPA anticipates selectively making initial technology-focused awards to: system integrators; small, innovative communication development companies; and academia. The objective desire being to team new innovative technologies into a future system design. The currently envisioned FCS Communications program acquisition path will pursue development of a dual physical layer (high band and low band) communications system in a real-time mobile ad hoc network environment. Plans for technology investments include, but are not limited to: (1) High band component technology for exploiting microwave-wave and higher frequencies (to include free-space optic); (2) Low band (2 MHz to 3 GHz) subsystem technology; (3) RF information assurance; and, (4) Mobile network technology. The acquisition approach will initially pursue multiple paths simultaneously, from multiple vendors (both industry and academia) with the intent of maturing the best solutions/approaches via teaming arrangements. All interested commercial, educational, and private and government sponsored research and development organizations are invited to attend. Total seating is currently limited to approximately 100 people. Each organization is asked to limit its attendees to two with multiple company organizations limited to six. The industry briefing will provide potential offerors information concerning DARPA's technical goals and objectives, outline the acquisition strategy, and receive and attempt to answer relevant questions. Pre-registration is required. There is no registration fee. To register, please send email to BAA01-01@darpa.mil, not later than 19 September 2000. Identify subject as FCS Communications Industry Brief Registration. Include name and organization of each attendee. Confirmation will be sent along with directions and POC for assistance. The brief will be unclassified.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000905/SPMSC013.HTM (W-244 SN492300)