Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

59 -- GENERIC NAVY STIMULATORS/SIMULATORS (GNSS) FOR THE BATTTLE FORCE TACTICAL TRAINING (BFTT) SYSTEM. SOL N00024-96-R-5226 POC L. Anthony Commale, Contract Specialist (703) 602-7904, Ext 565. Richard N. Goff, Contracting Officer (703) 602-7904, Ext 523. The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a market survey to identify sources to provide Generic Navy Stimulators/Simulators (GNSS). The GNSS shall be built upon open System Architecture (OSA) standards incorporating a functionally modular design using Non-Developmental Items (NDI) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and industry defined software and communication interface standards. An overall objective in the design and development of the GNSS is to provide the Navy with the most cost effective system which makes maximum use of the inherent Batttle Force Tactical (BFTT) System capabilities, while allowing as much flexibility as possible for future growth. The government will solicit plans to develop, manufacture, install, and maintain standardized radio Frequency (RF) and Intermediate Frequency (IF) Stimulators and Digital Simulators for the Surface Navy, on a variety of surface platforms. The GNSS shall consist of a GNSS controller Versa Module Eurobus (VME) and a ship specific number (1-6) of Radar Signal Generator (RSG) enclosures capable of producing, either by stimulation or simulation, modeled radar return signals and/or video signals associated with the following radar sets: AIMS MK XII IFF, AN/SPN-35, AN/SPN-43, AN/SPN-46, AN/SPQ-9B, AN/SPS-40 Series, AN/SPS-48 Series, AN/SPS-49 Series, AN/SPS-55 Series, AN/SPS-67 Series, AN/TPX-42, AN/UPX-29, AN/UPX-30, AN/UPX-36, MK 23 TAS, and MK 95 NSSMS. Software shall be compliant with the Protocol Data Units (PDUs) for entity information and entity interaction in a Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) specification. This effort is in support of shipboard combat system training as part of the Afloat Training Organization (ATO) requirements. This capability would provide a comprehensive way to train shipboard operators and teams. After responses to this announcement are received, the Navy intends on making an information package available that will allow for industry comments and questions. This package will include a Request for Information (RFI), a draft Statement of Work (SOW), and performance specification(s). It is anticipated that a final RFP will be issued in May 1996 with a contract being awarded in the Fall of 1996 for the development and testing of a Pre-Production Units on a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) basis. The contract will contain fixed price options for five subsequent years of production equipment. In addition, product improvement engineering and engineering support will be procured throughout the contract's period of performance. Sources are requested to submit system and component data sheets, brochures, list of existing shipboard or land based installations, users of the system, test reports, certifications, etc., that clearly address these stated requirements. This announcement is intended to identify potential sources of the subject equipment. Neither this announcement nor any data submitted to the point of contact shall be construed as a commitment of any kind. The technical point of contact for this notice is Collin Kelly, NAVSEA Code 91WDE4, telephone (703) 602-1782 ext. 621. Responses should be sent within thirty (30) days of the date of this announcement to his attention at Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. (0061)

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