SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- PM DCATS World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) Program
- Notice Date
- 2/11/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center - DAAB07, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
- ZIP Code
- 07703-5008
- Solicitation Number
- W15P7T-05-R-L413
- Response Due
- 3/2/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/1/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT FOR WORLD-WIDE SATELLITE SYSTEMS (WWSS) PROGRAM 1. Project Manager, Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS), Fort Monmouth, NJ is seeking information for its World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) Program from experienced providers of turn-key satellite systems and associated supp ort services. The satellite systems may operate globally on both commercial and military satellites. PM DCATS provides worldwide support for the Joint Warfighters by providing dedicated strategic satellite ground components and long haul terrestrial microwave communication systems, technical control facilities, command center upgrades, and deployed forces infrastructure. Large and small businesses that are experienced in providing turn-key satellite systems and associated support services for the satellite terminals specified below are requested to respond to this RFI. Small business is defined by North American Industry Association Code (NAIC) 334220 (750 employees or less). The satellite systems identified below as Terminal Types 1 through 4 depict all possible capabilities and configurations. Companies shall address only those satellite systems and configurations listed which they can deliver and support. The Companies do not have to meet every terminal capability and configuration to respond to this RFI. The satellite systems fall into the following four broad terminal types: 1.1 Terminal Type 1 - Combat Service Support (CSS) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Satellite System a. Frequency and Modulation. The CSS VSAT satellite system provides Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) capabilities to logistic and medical personnel, and functional support users worldwide over commercial Ku frequency band satelli tes. The system operates in a hub-spoke environment; that employs an iDirect Netmodem II to provide Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Bandwidth on Demand modulation technology. b. Antenna and Certification. The satellite system uses an auto-acquire antenna not to exceed 1.2 meter in diameter. The terminal power amplifier is sized to support link defined Bit Error Rate (BER). The antenna and RF electronics shall meet the requir ed commercial antenna specifications and type approval, certifications to operate worldwide on commercial satellites, for example: INTELSAT Satellite System Operation Guides (SSOG) and Intelsat Earth Station Standards (IESS). c. Communications and Baseband. Each CSS VSAT satellite system shall provide Point of Presence connectivity to the NIPRNET with minimum peak transmission speeds of 1 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download via military or commercial, hub or teleport interface. T he satellite system interfaces and operates as an extension of the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG) backbone and meets all applicable network certifications, security policies and accreditations, for example: DoD Information Techno logy Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) DoD Instruction 5200.40 and Army Regulation (AR) 25-2 Information Assurance. d. Environmental. The CSS VSAT satellite system is a compact, self-contained, easy to set-up and operate, transit case satellite system that provides secure communications worldwide. The transit cases shall provide for ease of shipment, and provide safe storage and protection from environmental hazards associated with deployments in support of military operations. e. User Application. The satellite system will contain a management laptop computer system with user application software that provides a graphical user interface with conventional pull-down menus and displays. The application suite will provide interfac e to the antenna controller and satellite modem for auto-acquisition antenna pointing, and read and load capabilities for configuration files to and from the antenna controller and the satellite modem, re ducing potential operator error. The user application shall provide a real time status screen to give the user easy access to the satellite systems vital operational parameters. Each CSS satellite system is capable of set-up and operation within 30 minut es by general purposes users. Set-up and installation of the satellite system will not require any special tools. f. Transportability. The satellite system is transported by air, land or sea to a staging area during deployments from garrison to the field. Each transit case shall require no more than a two man lift. g. Upgrades. The satellite system may include requirements for a manual pointing antenna, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, video and support, and provides an upgrade path to military Wideband Gapfiller Satellite (WGS) operating on Ka frequenc y band at minimum cost. 1.2 Terminal Type 2 - Fixed Station Satellite System a. Frequency and Modulation. The fixed station satellite system provides single or multi-carrier worldwide operation on commercial and military satellites, including C, Ku, X, and Ka frequency bands. The satellite system configuration operates in a fixed facility; in a hub, spoke or mesh environment; that may employ various modulation techniques that include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), TDMA, Spread spectrum Multiple access (SSMA), or Digital Video Broadcasting - Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS). b. Antenna and Certification. The satellite system typically employs a 2.4 meter to 11 meter antenna reflector and power amplifier sufficient to support link defined BER, availability, and reliability requirements. The antenna and RF electronics shall me et the required commercial antenna specifications and type approval, and Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) certifications to operate worldwide on commercial and military satellites to include DSCS, WGS, and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) satellites, for example: INTELSAT SSOG; IESS; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Process dated 1 July 1996; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Requirements dated 1 July 1996; or Military Standard (MIL STD) 188 -164A. The antenna may be permanently mounted or use a non-penetrating antenna structure. The satellite system includes an auto-acquire and auto-tracking antenna. c. Communications and Baseband. The satellite system may provide voice, data and video teleconferencing, in both non-secure and secure modes, operating as a closed network or as an extension of the DoD GIG backbone. The fixed station satellite system wil l meet all applicable network certifications, security policies and accreditations, for example: DITSCAP DoD Instruction 5200.40 and AR 25-2 Information Assurance. The satellite system typically includes routers; multiplexers; circuit and bulk encryption devices; network and mail servers; Private Branch Exchange (PBX) or Call Managers for VoIP; interface equipment; Monitor and Control (M&C); Management Tools; Test, Measurement, & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); and associated cable plant. The satellite syste m provides redundancy and auto-switching of prime single thread equipment to ensure maximum system availability. d. Environmental and Prime Power. The satellite system will use standardized equipment racks for mounting components and provide protection from environmental hazards, employing lightning protection for outdoor electronics and air conditioning and heating suitable for worldwide operation. The satellite system operates from worldwide and generator prime power sources, and provides uninterruptible back-up power for minimum of 20 minutes. e. User Application. The fixed station satellite system is operated by Government or contractor personnel. The satellite system includes application software to provide a graphical user interface with conventional pull-down menus to enable system configu ration, troubleshooting, a nd real time system status. 1.3 Terminal Type 3 - Flyaway VSAT Satellite System a. Frequency and Modulation. This terminal type provides single or multi-carrier worldwide operation on commercial and military satellites, including C, Ku, X, and Ka frequency bands. The satellite system form factor may include transit cases, shelter, v ehicle, or trailer; and operating in a hub, spoke or mesh environment; that employs various modulation techniques that include FDMA, TDMA, SSMA or DVB-RCS. b. Antenna and Certifications. The flyaway VSAT satellite system typically employs a .9 meter to 3.8 meter antenna reflector and power amplifier sufficient to support link defined BER, availability, and reliability requirements. The antenna and RF electr onics shall meet the required commercial antenna specifications and type approval, and DSCS and ARSTRAT certifications to operate worldwide on commercial and or military satellites to include DSCS, WGS, and other NATO satellites, for example: INTELSAT SSOG ; IESS; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Process dated 1 July 1996; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Requirements dated 1 July 1996; or MIL STD 188-164A. c. Communications and Baseband. The satellite system may provide voice, data and video teleconferencing, in both non-secure and secure modes, operating as a closed network or as an extension of the DoD GIG backbone. The satellite system will meet all app licable network certifications, security policies and accreditations, for example: DITSCAP DoD Instruction 5200.40 and AR 25-2 Information Assurance. The satellite system includes routers, multiplexers, circuit and bulk encryption devices, network and mai l servers, PBX or Call Managers for VoIP, interface equipment, M&C, Management Tools, TMDE, and associated cable plant. The satellite system includes Communications-On-The-Quick-Halt (COTQH) and wireless technologies. d. Environmental and Prime Power. The satellite system provides protection from environmental hazards and employs lightning protection for outdoor electronics. The system provides air conditioning and heating suitable for worldwide operation. The satelli te system operates from worldwide prime power and generator power sources; and provide 20 minutes of uninterruptible power back-up. e. User Application. The flyaway VSAT satellite system is operated by Government or contractor personnel. The satellite system includes application software to provide a graphical user interface with conventional pull-down menus to enable system configur ation, troubleshooting, and real time system status. f. Transportability. The satellite system is transported by air, land or sea to a staging area during deployments from garrison to the field. g. Upgrades. The satellite system may include auto-acquire and auto-tracking antennas, redundancy, wireless technologies, M&C software capable of providing remote operations, and future Communications-On-The Move (COTM). 1.4 Terminal Type 4 - Military Certified Satellite Systems a. Frequency and Modulation. This terminal type provides single or multi-carrier worldwide operation on commercial and military satellites, including C, Ku, X, and Ka frequency bands. The satellite system configuration and form factor includes transit ca ses, shelter, fixed facility, trailer or pallet configurations; operating in a hub or spoke environment; that employs various modulation techniques that include FDMA, TDMA, SSMA or DVB-RCS. b. Antenna and Certification. The military certified satellite system typically employs a 0.75 meter to 7.0 meter antenna reflector and power amplifier sufficient to support link defined Bit Error Rate (BER), availability, and reliability requirements. T he antenna and RF electronics shall meet the required commercial antenna specifications and type approval, and DSCS and ARSTRAT certifications to operate worldwide on commercial and military satellites to include DSCS, WGS, and other NATO sate llites, for example: INTELSAT SSOG; IESS; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Process dated 1 July 1996; DSCS Earth Terminal Certification Requirements dated 1 July 1996; and MIL STD 188-164A. c. Communications and Baseband. The satellite system provides voice, data and video teleconferencing, in both non-secure and secure modes. The system operates as a closed network or as an extension of the DoD GIG backbone. The satellite system will meet all applicable network certifications, security policies and accreditations, for example: DITSCAP DoD Instruction 5200.40 and AR 25-2 Information Assurance. The satellite system includes routers, multiplexers, circuit and bulk encryption devices, network and mail servers, PBX or Call Managers for VoIP, interface equipment, M&C, Management Tools, TMDE, and associated cable plant. d. Environmental and Prime Power. The satellite system shall provide protection from environmental hazards and employ lightning protection for outdoor electronics. The system provides air conditioning and heating suitable for worldwide operation. The sate llite system operates from worldwide prime power and generator power sources; and provide 20 minutes of uninterruptible power back-up. e. User Application. The satellite system can be operated by government or contractor personnel and include application software to provide a graphical user interface with conventional pull-down menus to enable system configuration, troubleshooting, and r eal time system status. f. Transportability. The satellite system is transported by air, land or sea to a staging area during deployments from garrison to the field. 2. The applicable services for the Terminal Types 1 through 4 listed above include: system management and administrative support; operation; maintenance; verification and acceptance testing; Integrated Logistics Support; Telecommunications Security; engine ering; configuration management and control system; site surveys; system and facility installation; and leasing of satellite systems, facilities, terminals, equipment and satellite bandwidth. 3. Interested companies should furnish the following information: Name and address of company, Point of Contact (Name address, phone number, and e-mail), Identify past and current products your company offers which most closely match the capabilities spe cified above. Please provide any available product brochures, specification sheets, photographs, illustration and technical descriptions which describe your companys current products which most closely match these capabilities. Interested companies may also provided a White Paper (no more than 20 pages in length) describing how its products and technical expertise could produce and deliver such a capability. Also, identify your companys past and current customers to which you provided similar product s, including a customer/company name and point of contact, phone number and address/e-mail where they can be contacted. Responses must also address the following: 3.1 What are the core competencies of your employees that support your current satellite terminals? 3.2 Describe any experience operating in hostile, contingency or combat environment, in support of military operations worldwide. 3.3 Describe your experience designing and integrating turn-key satellite systems that have been operated in worldwide environments. 3.4 Describe your experience implementing satellite system product improvements and enhancements. 3.5 Describe your experience performing military and commercial satellite system certifications. 3.6 What is the maximum production rate per month for each type of the satellite systems that you have previously delivered? 3.7 Provide the total number of individuals currently employed by your company that support your satellite systems program. 4. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the Government to implement or acquire any sa tellite system, equipment or service addressed in any information received or change any acquisition strategy. This RFI does not obligate the Government for cost reimbursement for preparation of response. 5. For informational purposes, an Industry Day is tentatively scheduled for 03 March 2005 at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Further information will be disseminated via the IBOP by the Contracting Officer. 6. Please furnish the above requested information not later than 02 March 2005. General administrative questions should be directed to Gloria Bachman via email at Gloria.Bachman@us.army.mil or by phone at 732-532-5159.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center - DAAB07 ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ
- Zip Code: 07703-5008
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 07703-5008
- Record
- SN00750052-W 20050213/050211212156 (fbodaily.com)
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