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R -- MARK IVB TACTICAL TERMINAL INTERIM SUPPORT SOL F04701-95-R-0033 POC Contract Negotiator, Capt Tom Looby, (310)336-4923; Contracting Officer, Major Lawrence A. Kamon, (310)336-4948. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) System Program Office (SPO) is seeking a qualified contractor capable of performing interim software and harware maintenance for the Mark IVB Tactical Weather Terminal AN/UMQ-13). The proposed effort involves work at a classification level of SECRET and below. A Cost Type contract is contemplated. The period of performance of the proposed effort is six months with up to two options for additional periods of three months each. For planning purposes, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released in October/November 1995. The following capabilities are required of the contractor: Expertise in software design with real time UNIX Ada experience on a Concurrent Computer Corporation 6600 computer system utilizing a Vertex compiler. Design Engineering expertise with digital experience utilizing Concurrent 6600 series computers, Storage Concepts C51 mass storage devices, fiber optics, and satellite acquisition hardware. Ability to translate satellite ingest input into computer code capable of generating imagery at various sites. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and retest existing Mark IVB terminals. In-depth knowledge and under standing of meteorological satellite sensor operations, including command and control,telemetry, and data ingest analysis. Ability to evaluate current technology and meteorological applications. Working knowledge of the data handling systems of Air Force Global Weather Central (AFGWC). Capability in space qualified computer hardware and software design and design evaluation/analysis of both analog and digital systems and circuits. Experience in software systems analysis, software troubleshooting and software modification to correct system deficiencies. Meteorological experience with satellite ingest and forecaster analysis processes. Experience with assembly and Ada software programming languages. Experience in the administration of services related contracts. Ability to conduct interface working groups, design reviews, and audits. Ability to provide an adequate number of qualified tecnical personnel who possess familiarity with strategic and tactical users,use of DMSP and National Oceanographic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) sensors, meteorological applications, and real time remote sensing operations. Utilizing the capabilities stated above, the following tasks will be performed by the contractor: (1) Providing integration support to physically and electronically maintain the Mark IVB hardware and software, (2) Troubleshooting problems with the Mark IVB system, (3) Reconfiguring, updating, and maintaining test procedures, (4) Maintenance, configuration control, repair, update and reconfiguration of specialized equipment, drawings, technical orders, and software, (5) Technical support for document control, and update, and (6) Support for related working groups. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and does not constitute an IFB or RFP. This will be a follow-on effort. The incumbent contractor is Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Lockheed Austin Division, the designer and manufacturer of the Mark IVB Tactical Weather Terminal. You are invited to submit a statement of capability evidencing the ability to satisfy all requirements discussed above, within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. The statement of capability should be limited to twelve (12) pages and should include the contract number, name, address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer of contracts under which similar work was performed. (0272)

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