58 -- DAMA SATELLITE SIMULATOR

Notice Date

September 13, 2000

Contracting Office

HQ ESC, MILSATCOM TERMINALS PROGRAM OFFICE, ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1620

ZIP Code

01731-1620

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

October 18, 2000

Point of Contact

Capt Alice M. Ward, Contracts Manager, 781-271-6414. Mr. Joseph A. Zimmerman, Conracting Officer, 781-271-6279.

E-Mail Address

Click Here to E-mail the POC (alice.ward@hanscom.af.mil)

Description

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis and market research. Information obtained as a result of this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid (IFB) or request for proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government. The MILSATCOM Terminals Program Office is conducting a market survey and analysis of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)/non-developmental item (NDI) Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Satellite Simulator for the Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) to use for maintenance of their DAMA ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals. The satellite simulator shall provide simulated network channel control capability for both narrowband and wideband non-processed DAMA SATCOM channels and shall be interoperable with all JITC-certified UHF SATCOM DAMA terminals. The satellite simulator shall be luggable/portable/transportable and shall weigh less than 60lbs without cables and be usable by personnel possessing a 5 Skill Level. The Government desires the simulator be operational using single phase, 50Hz to 400Hz power at 105 to 230VAC. The simulator shall be capable of controlling a single UHF SATCOM channel. The simulator shall emulate a transponded UHF SATCOM channel and shall provide 5kHz and 25kHz DAMA control. The Government desires the simulator be capable of allowing at least two terminals to communicate in any of the required modes. The simulator shall allow communication over the air, at UHF SATCOM frequencies (emulating satellite communications) within a range of 100 feet radius with respect to the antenna of the simulator. The simulator shall be compliant with MIL-STD-188-182A and MIL-STD-188-183. The simulator shall allow terminals to communicate in accordance with MIL-STD-188-181/-181A/-181B. The simulator shall also be capable of operating via a direct cable connection to the terminals under test. The satellite simulator shall simulate inflight characteristics (e.g. ranging, signal attenuation, Doppler shift, and ambient RF noise) with all characteristics user adjustable. The simulator shall emulate dedicated and DAMA UHF SATCOM protocols/waveforms/modulation types. The design should be flexible and allow expansion of capabilities to include other frequency bands. This expansion should be accomplished through software/firmware upgrades with hardware changes held to a minimum. The simulator shall have the capability to function as a terminal when interfaced to operator devices such as KG-84's and KY-100's. The Government desires a remote control device capable of 150 ft remote operation. Technical documentation shall be provided with the simulator. Simulator shall display "plain English" text responses/prompts for human/machine interface (HMI). The simulator shall be capable of operation and storage in extreme environments and must be protected against accidental RF input power overload. The Government desires to use the simulator in conjunction with a satellite channel analyzer to perform maintenance troubleshooting without requiring satellite access. The vendor shall provide on-site Continental United States (CONUS), hands-on training/demonstration. Technical support and simulator warranty are also desired. Other topics of concern are dimensions, delivery availability, cost, and maintenance support. The Government is interested in procuring a minimum of ten (10) of these simulators. Although this market survey is for informational and planning purposes only, the information provided by prospective vendors could lead to an eventual procurement of these systems. Interested vendors shall submit in writing, within thirty (30) days after the posting of this announcement, a statement of interest and shall provide the following: specifications; block functional diagrams (including antenna(s)); RF schematics (including antenna(s)); operations and maintenance manual; acceptance test procedures; delivery availability schedule, and vendor certification that the system has NSA endorsement for COMSEC/TRANSEC embedded devices. Vendors shall include their capability to provide integrated logistics support including depot level maintenance. The Government will use the information obtained from this market survey to evaluate the capabilities of the marketplace. Respondents to market survey shall identify whether they are a large or small business and provide their company's name, address, telephone number, and a Point of Contact (POC). Any proprietary information submitted shall be identified as such. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this market survey. Market survey responses should be sent to: ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB MA 01731-1620, ATTN: Capt Alice Ward or (via commercial delivery service) to: The MITRE Corporation, Lobby Bldg. M, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01730, ATTN: Capt Alice Ward (ESC/MCK). Facsimile (781) 271-7956 or e-mail responses to alice.ward@hanscom.af.mil are also acceptable. Contracts Manager: Capt Alice Ward 781-271-6414. Contracting Officer: Mr. Joseph A. Zimmerman 781-271-6279. No telephone responses will be accepted.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000915/58SOL005.HTM (D-257 SN496311)