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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 01, 2002 FBO #0273
SOLICITATION NOTICE

58 -- Invitation for Industry Comments to Draft Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor (ETSSP) Specification

Notice Date

8/30/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
 

ZIP Code

07703-5008
 

Solicitation Number

MARKET RESEARCH 0002
 

Response Due

9/18/2002
 

Point of Contact

Terry Traino, (732) 532-8867
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center
(Theresa.K.Traino@us.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA This request is for Industry to provide comments on a draft specification prepared for use in an upcoming solicitation for a replacement to the Tactical Satellite Signal Processor (TSSP), TD-1337 (V) 1 and (V) 2 second level multiplexers that are currentl y in use with existing Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) terminals. The ARMY uses V1 & V2; V1 is in the AN/TSC-85B/C; V2 is in the AN/TSC-93B/C. The TSSP is used to combine signals, which have been previously multiplexed by va rious first level multiplexers such as the Promina, FCC-100, IDNX, ISDN Transport Multiplexer or other user equipment (Switches; AN/TTC-39E, COTS ATMs). A complete text of the draft specification can be found at https://abop.monmouth.army.mil under U.S.Ar my Market Research Listings. The new satellite signal processor will be a communications enhancement project called the Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor (ETSSP) that will provide deployed users with enhanced capabilities for the current second level multiplexing bandwidth and circuit flexibility while using Army GMF SATCOM terminals. The ETSSP's primary purpose will be to increase data carrying capacity to acceptable levels to meet current deployed user?s communications requirements. The ETSS P will also include enhanced data rate and interface capabilities as well as accommodate ETSSP digital frame structure in accordance with (IAW) Mil-Std-188-168 that is going to be approved in the near future, late September 2002 or early October 2002. The ETSSP will be integrated with the GMF SATCOM terminals and replace the legacy TSSP that is a microprocessor controlled synchronous Time Division Multiplexer/de-multiplexer. Both the ETSSP and legacy TSSP's function is to multiplex digital input signals i nto one composite data stream for transmission and to de-multiplex one or more composite data streams into individual data streams. The ETSSP will be a mechanically drop and insert replacement for the legacy TD-1337 (V) 1 and (V) 2 second level multiplexe rs that are currently in use with existing GMF SATCOM terminals. Only one version of the ETSSP will be used, regardless of which GMF terminal it is used. It will mount in the space occupied by the legacy TSSP and will be integrated with both power and si gnaling. The ETSSP will provide, both, backward compatibility with legacy GMF terminals, as well as compatibility with future (near term) upgrades in strategic reach-back and new tactical SATCOM terminals. The ETSSP will use state-of-the-art miniaturizat ion and integration techniques. It will occupy a rack-unit of seven standard rack units or less (RU=1.75 inch high per RU). The legacy TSSP occupied approximately 7RU of rack space), approximately 19inches wide or less and 17-19 inches deep (includes bac k connectors and power cords). This will enable the ETSSP to function with existing modems. The ETSSP equipment will employ an open architecture, which will allow functional components from multiple vendors to be added in the future without proprietary c onstraints. The ETSSP will consist of the necessary hardware and software to perform all system/network management and control functions related to the ETSSP multiplexing, test and system timing functions. The desired ETSSP would be an item that?s commerc ially available or an item that?s commercially available, but cost effectively modified to meet the specification. For those interested in impending contractual effort, please be aware that the ETSSP Statement of Work (SOW) will include some of the followi ng requirements: a. Delivery of eight (8) pre-production samples by Jun 03; b. Ability to handle a production schedule delivery of 8-10 units per month commencing during 2QFY04; c. Provide a minimum of a 30-month warranty, with 24 hour CONUS (Conti nental United States) and 48 hour OCONUS (Overseas Continental United States)) turn-around time for the user; d. Have the ability to furnish commercial manual s for operator use and repair information for the anticipated time when the ETSSP is beyond warranty coverage; and e. Request comments (to the draft specification) by close of business (COB) 18 Sep 02. POC, Mr. Dwight A. DeButts, dwight.debutts@mail1mon mouth.army.mil (732) 532-9530.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center ATTN: AMSEL-AC, Building 1208 Fort Monmouth NJ

Zip Code: 07703-5008

Country: US
 

Record

SN00155061-W 20020901/020830213749 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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