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58 -- INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SATELLITE (INMARSAT) TERMINALS MARKET RESEARCH SOL DAAB07-99-R-A752 DUE 111898 POC Jo-Ann Lee, Contract Specialist, 732-532-1189; Contracting Officer-Wendy J. McCutcheon, 732-532-5486 WEB: CECOM Business Opportunities Page, http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail the POC, leejo@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. The Project Manager, Milsatcom (PM Milsatcom), is conducting a Market Research on International Maritime Satellites (INMARSAT) Terminals, to determine; sources capable of satisfying the government's requirements; availability of commercial items or, to the extent commercial items suitable to meet the Government's needs are not available, and to determine the practices of firms engaged in producing, distributing, and supporting commercial items, such as warranties and maintenance. Subsequent to this market research, a DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued to allow industry to provide additional comments to the government to further refine the Statement of Work (SOW). We request that interested sources provide literature and other written materials to adequately describe the products that will satisfy the following requirements: Scope: Must provide voice and data transmission services for the Government over the INMARSAT network. The equipment shall consist of commercially available, off-the-shelf equipment. The Government will have the option to obtain the terminals by lease, lease to purchase or outright purchase. Installation, maintenance, training and spare parts shall be available when requested by the Government. Terminals shall be type approved by INMARSAT Organization and the approval documents must be provided, when requested. Terminals shall comply with the technical specifications established by the International Maritime Satellite Organization. The equipment shall be used by agencies within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). All equipment software shall be guaranteed to be year 2000 compliant. Requirements: INMARSAT-A. Shall meet or exceed all requirements and recommendations specified in the INMARSAT System Definition Manual for Standard-A, (latest current version). INMARSAT-B. Shall meet or exceed all requirements and recommendations specified in the INMARSAT System Definition Manual for Standard-B (the latest current version). INMARSAT-M. Shall meet or exceed all requirements and recommendations specified in the INMARSAT System Definition Manual for Standard-M (the latest current version). INMARSAT-AERO. Shall meet or exceed all requirements and recommendations specified in the INMARSAT System Definition Manual for Aircraft Earth Stations (the latest current version). INMARSAT MINI-M. Shall meet or exceed all requirements and recommendations specified in the INMARSAT System Definition Manual for INMARSAT-MINI M, (the latest version). INMARSAT Network. The INMARSAT Network is a satellite system that offers near worldwide communications. The satellites down link transmissions from Ship Earth Stations (SES) and Aircraft Earth Stations (AES) to Coast Earth Stations (CES) which interface with the national and international telecommunications networks. Specifications: INMARSAT-A TERMINAL. Performance Characteristics and Power Requirements. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be capable of operating on 90-130 Volts AC/single phase/47-60 Hz. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be fully operational on any voltage within the specified range. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be fully operational on any frequency within the specified range. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be capable of operating on nominal DC voltages of 12 24 30 VDC. Capability to operate on battery power is required. Batteries shall provide at least 4 hours of continuous operation and shall be rechargeable. Remote Capability. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall have remote capability for the antenna and/or the control box. The antenna shall be able to be remoted at least 50 feet. The terminal control unit shall be able to be separated from the main unit and remoted at least 500 feet. Warm-up Time. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall have a system warm-up time of 5 minutes or less. Physical Characteristics. Weight. The INMARSAT-A terminal w/antenna shall weigh no more than 90 lbs. The INMARSAT-A terminal w/case shall weigh no more than 105 lbs. Equipment Dimensions. The dimensions for each case shall not exceed 36 by 36 by 18 inches. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be commercial airline transportable in airline approved carrying cases. Interfaces. Digital Interface. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall contain a RS-232 data port interface. Telephone Interface. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall contain a RJ-11 port interface. High Speed Data Interface. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall contain a RS422/449 or a V.35 high-speed data interface. STU-III Interface. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be capable of interfacing and operating with an external STU-III telephone. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall allow the STU-III to operate in the secure and unsecured mode of operation. Additional Features. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be upgradable for High-Speed Data (HSD) (56/64 Kbps) full duplex capability. The contractor shall offer an upgrade package that could be installed/tested by a qualified electronics technician. The INMARSAT-A terminal shall be capable of being transported in one or two suitcase-sized containers. INMARSAT-B TERMINAL. Performance Characteristics and Power Requirements. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be capable of operating on 90-130 Volts AC/single phase/47-60 Hz. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be fully operational on any voltage within the specified range. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be fully operational on any frequency within the specified range. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be capable of operating on nominal DC voltages of 12 24 30 VDC. The capability to operate on batteries is required. Batteries shall provide at least four hours of continuous operation and shall be rechargeable. Remote Capability. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall have remote capability for the antenna and/or the control box. The antenna shall be able to be remoted at least 50 feet. The terminal control unit shall be able to be separated from the main unit and remoted at least 500 feet. Warm-up Time. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall have a system warm-up time of 5 minutes or less. Physical Characteristics. Weight. The INMARSAT-B terminal w/antenna shall weigh no more than 90 lbs. The INMARSAT-B terminal w/case shall weigh no more than 105 lbs. Equipment Dimensions. The dimensions for each case shall not exceed 36 by 36 by 18 inches. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be commercial airline transportable in airline approved carrying cases. Interfaces. Digital Interface. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall contain an RS-232 data port interface. Telephone Interface. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall contain a RJ-11 port interface. High Speed Data Interface. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall contain an RS422/449 or a-V.35 high-speed data interface. STU-III Interface. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be capable of interfacing and operating with an external STU-III telephone. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall allow the STU-III to operate in the secure and unsecured mode of operation. Additional Features. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be upgradable for High-Speed Data (HSD) (56/64 Kbps) full duplex capability. The contractor shall offer an upgrade package that could be installed/tested by a qualified electronics technician. The INMARSAT-B terminal shall be capable of being transported in one or two suitcase-sized containers. INMARSAT-M TERMINAL. Performance Characteristics and Power Requirements. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be capable of operating on 90-130 Volts AC/single phase/47-60 Hz. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be fully operational on any voltage within the specified range. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be fully operational on any frequency within the specified range. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be capable of operating on nominal DC voltages of 12 24 30 VDC. The capability to operate on Batteries is required. Batteries shall provide at least 4 hours of continuous operation and shall be rechargeable. Warm-up Time. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall have a system warm-up time of 5 minutes or less. Physical Characteristics. Weight. The INMARSAT-M terminal w/antenna and case shall weigh no more than 40 lbs. Equipment Dimensions. The dimensions for the INMARSAT-M terminal shall not exceed 10 by20 by 20 inches. Interfaces. Digital Interface. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall contain an RS-232 data port interface. Telephone Interface. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall contain an RJ-11 port interface. STU-III Interface. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be capable of interfacing with an external STU-III telephone. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall allow the STU-III to operate in the secure and unsecured mode of operation. Additional Features. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall be capable of being transported in a single briefcase sized container as carry-on baggage that shall fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment of a Commercial Airliner. The INMARSAT-M terminal shall contain a built-in telephone. INMARSAT-AERO TERMINAL. Performance Characteristics and Power Requirements. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall be capable of operating on 115 Volts AC/single phase/400 Hz. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall be capable of operating on 28 VDC. Physical Characteristics. Weight. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal w/antenna shall weigh no more than 170 lbs.Interfaces. Digital Interface. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall contain an RS-232 data port interface. Telephone Interface. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall contain a RJ-11 port interface. STU III Interface. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall be capable of interfacing and operating with an external STU-III telephone. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall allow the STU-III to operate in the secure and unsecured mode of operation. Additional Features: The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall be upgradable for multi-channel capability. In-Flight switching shall be accomplished on the network side of the STU-IIIs. The INMARSAT-AERO terminal shall be upgradable Future Air Navigation System (FANS) compliance. In-Flight switch shall provide for a central station capable of answering any call received by the INMARSAT-AERO terminal. In-Flight switch shall provide the capability to forward received calls to any STU-III on the aircraft and/or to the HF radio handsets within the executive cabin. INMARSAT MINI-M TERMINAL. Performance Characteristics and Power Requirements. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall be capable of operating on 90-250 volts AC/single phase/45-65 Hz. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall be fully operational on any voltage within the specified range. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall be capable of operation on nominal DC voltages of 11-18 volts DC, and include an automotive adapter. The capability to operate on batteries is required. Batteries shall provide at least two (2) hours of continuous talk time, 24 hours standby and shall be rechargeable via integral charger. Warm-up Time. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall have a system warm-up time of 5 minutes or less. Physical characteristics. Weight. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal w/antenna, batteries and case shall weigh no more than 7 lbs. Equipment Dimensions. The dimensions for the INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall not exceed 2.5 inches in height, 12 inches in width, and 12 inches in length. Interfaces. Data Interface. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall contain at a minimum one RS-232 data port interface. Telephone Interface. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall contain at a minimum of one RJ-11 interface port capable of fax and remote phone operation. STU-III Interface. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall be capable of interfacing with an external STU-III telephone via RJ-11 port for secure operation. Additional Features. The INMARSAT MINI-M terminal shall be capable of activating a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) if requested by purchaser. SIM card shall be approximately credit card size. At a minimum, the SIM shall provide the following features: a. Subscriber authentication/identification b. Speed dialing/Personalized electronic phone books c. Accounting information. The INMARSAT MINI-M shall be ruggedized and with a metal alloy case. The INMARSAT MINI-M shall be water proof for outside use and remoteable 15 meters minimum from the telephone unit. All information should be submitted by 18 Nov 98. We request that all information be sent to PM Milsatcom, Attn: SFAE-C3S-MSA (Mr. Raymond L. Sami), Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000. Telephone 732-532-6142, FAX 732-532-4977 or email: sami@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. Posted 10/15/98 (W-SN262147). (0288)

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