58 -- SELF-CONTAINED RADIO FREQUENCY DATA LINK

Notice Date

September 13, 2000

Contracting Office

SPAWARSYSCEN-Charleston, PO Box 190022, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9022

ZIP Code

29419-9022

Solicitation Number

N65236-00-Q-4508

Response Due

September 30, 2000

Point of Contact

MATT RUCHING, (843)218-5225 or RICK CRUZ (843)218-4303

E-Mail Address

ruchingm@spawar.navy.mil (rushingm@spawar.navy.mil)

Description

SPAWAR Systems Center, Charleston, SC, Code 315 is seeking vendor sources that can provide a self contained radio frequency data link between a remote field location and a base station in Antarctica. The throughput requirement for the system is to transfer automatic weather station (AWS) data, once every 15 minutes, and return control signals to the (AWS) upon command. The AWS data requires the communications link to support duplex serial operation (RS-232/ RS-422), error free, at data rates from 4800 to 9600 baud. Any communication component, with the exception of the base station, must include a self-sustaining power source. The base station itself can be considered to have standard 60Hz power. Note that sunlight is continuously available throughout the desired seasonal operating period or annually from September to February. The operating temperature ranges from 40 degrees Celsius to +10 degrees Celsius while sustaining winds range from 0 to 100 Knots. The distance from base station to the valley-locked AWS is 150 miles through mountainous terrain. There is, however, a mountain close to the location that has been used in the past as a voice communications repeater site that has 120 mile direct line-of-site to the base station. It is essential that any information provided addresses physical size and estimated maintenance requirements due to the logistical constraints of the system. Contact Matt Rushing by phone (843-218-5225) or by E-mail (rushingm @spawar.navy.mil). THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S ANALYSIS OF THE RESPONSES RECEIVED TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE APPLICABLE SIC CODE IS 3663 WITH A SIZE STANDARD OF 750 EMPLOYEES.

Web Link

rushingm@spawar.navy.mil (http://E-Commerce.spawar.navy.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000915/58SOL012.HTM (W-257 SN496285)