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58 -- GENERAL PURPOSE RADIO REMOTE DUE 083198 POC Vicki Whiteman 703-784-5822 ext 256 / Tammy Famoso E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, whitemanv@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is requesting information for the following General Purpose Radio Remote (GPRR). This information includes sources, contract vehicles, technical information and approximate cost of government-off-the-shelf and commercial-off-the-shelf products that can meet the requirements. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. This GPRR system will provide improvements in remote communications capabilities for Command and Control. The GPRR should be capable of supporting the establishment of the main radio transmission and antenna site at a tactically and technically sound location, while locating the tactical command element in a better concealed and survivable location. The GPRR system shall meet the following performance requirements and support: (1) Remote both digital and analog (voice) radio transmissions a minimum of three miles, via wire, fiber optic cable and/or wideband multichannel receiver; (2) Support up to 5 users simultaneously; (3) Interface and be compatible with all current and planned analog and digital, encrypted and unencrypted, signals from HF, VHF, UHF, and EHF radio systems operated by the USMC; (4) Interface with End User Computer Equipment and Digital Computer Terminals; (5) Be capable of using DC, AC, or vehicle power; and (6) Transportable by manpack, tactical vehicle, aircraft, or ship and easily lifted by one Marine. This request is for information only. This inquiry is intended to identify likely commercial products that will fill all or part of the requirements of a GPRR system and obtain a summary of each product's capabilities. As industry may expect to see portions of submitted information in future solicitations, no proprietary information may be submitted. Based upon Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) 3714, 750 employees, interested sources should also provide information on their business size (i.e. large, small, 8(a), small disadvantaged or woman owned). All interested firms shall contact Vicki Whiteman at (703) 784-5822 extension 256, FAX (703) 784-5826 or e-mail at whitemanv@quantico.usmc.mil by 31 August 1998, 2:00pm EST. Please provide company point of contact, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, information regarding their business capabilities and business size. Technical questions may be addressed to manzanor@quantico.usmc.mil . THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235468). (0223)

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