Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110-3127

A -- SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BEACON WITH REPLY SYSTEM ACQUISITION PROGRAM DUE 032598 POC Ms. Lorian Merkins, Code 02-22L, (619)524-7166 E-MAIL: For more information, contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail., merkinsl@spawar.navy.mil. SPAWAR is considering a contract to supply the US Navy with between 500 to 1000 tracking beacons, appropriate peripheral equipment and DII COE 3.X interface software. Capable sources will be sought to submit a proposal to include the design and development of a small number of Pre-production units taken through full developmental and operational testing, into full production, and through post production support. Potential sources should provide evidence of the following:(1) Understanding of global positioning satellite system (GPS) requirements within the DOD; (2) Knowledge of Over The Horizon (OTH)/SATCOM and Line of Sight (LOS) Communications, including RF design and network design; (3) Manufacturing capability, including sufficient capitalization, required to deliver all production systems within 72 months after contract award; (4) Certification of secret level personnel and facility clearances, or the ability to obtain personnel and facility clearances by contract award. (5) Past performance history with clear record of support of small and small disadvantaged program objectives as well as participation in Integrated Product Teams; (6) Demonstration of specific experience with the following: SATCOM, RF network design, Data Link Design, DAMA, DIICOE software development, Type I and Type II Encryption, LPE/LPE/LPJ/LPD Waveforms, CDMA Communications, Tempest and Red/Black Isolation Requirements; (7) Demonstration of ability to develop systems under configuration control and demonstrated knowledge of current management principles such as ISO 9000. Interested firms capable of supplying the system are invited to submit the above information electronically, not to exceed fifteen pages, within 30 days after publication of this notice. This is not an RFP, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Proprietary data will be protected when so designated. Include in your response whether or not your concern is a small business or a small disadvantaged business. Responses should be addressed to Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, CA, Attn: Ms. Lorian Merkins, merkinsl@spawar.navy.mil. Additional information may be sent via U.S. mail, addressed as stated above, to the following address: 4301 Pacific Highway, OT-4, Room 1029A, San Diego, CA 92110-3127. (0054)

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