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58 -- MULTIBAND, MULTIMISSION RADIO (MBMMR) DUE 010997 POC E. J. More, contracting Officer (813)8405453 E-MAIL: internet,. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is conducting a Market Investigation (MI) to identify on-going IR&D and/or Government sponsored initiatives in the area of multiband, multimission manpack radio systems. This MI does not signify a request for proposal (RFP) or intention to enter into a contract. Industry comments are solicited concerning the feasibility and availability of technology to achieve the MBMMR capabilities in the desired time frame (initial deliveries required in 4th Qtr CY 98). The intent of the MBMMR program is to provide Special Operations Forces (SOF) with a state-of-the-art, tactical, multiband and multimission long range manpack radio that will enable SOF teams to communicate on user selected frequencies and waveforms from 30 to 512 megahertz (MHz). The MBMMR will weigh less than 15 pounds, be smaller than 600 cubic inches, include: embedded COMSEC (e.g., VINSON, FASCINATOR, ANDVT/KYV-5, KG 84-C); the SINCGARS and Have Quick II ECCM waveforms; both 5 kHz and 25 kHz DAMA for tactical satellite (TACSAT) operations; and possess full band capability from 30 to 512 MHz. The MBMMR will replace/augment several manpack radios currently used by SOF, such as the AN/PRC-117B-D, AN/PRC-119, AN/PRC-113, AN/PSC-5, AN/PSC-7, AN/PSC-3, HST-4, and the LST-5B/C. The MBMMR will enhance communications interoperability between SOF and conventional units and will reduce the types and quantities of manpack radios currently required to be deployed to support SOF missions. Interested parties must submit written requests to Mr. E.J. More, USSOCOM Contracting Officer, c/o Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Attn: Mr. Frank Mariello, 4890 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite 475, Tampa, FL 33609 to obtain a MBMMR information package. The package will include an Industry Questionnaire a copy of a DRAFT requirements Correlation Matrix from the MBMMR Operational Requirements Document. The completed questionnaire, a respondent generated matrix, identifying those threshold and/or objective requirements in the correlation matrix, and any questions or comments must be returned by 9 January 97. (0340)

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