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58 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A COMMON SHIPBOARD DATA TERMINAL SET (CSDTS) POC Bill Van Houten, 02-21, 703-602-0831. Synopsis no. 40. The Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space, Communications and Sensors (SCS) is soliciting for all interested sources in the production and logistical support of the next generation Link-11 data terminal set, which is now referred to as the Common Shipboard Data Terminal Set (CSDTS). The anticipated CSDTS production quantity will be approximately 200 - 300 systems, over a period of five years. The CSDTS performance requirements will include: (1) MIL-STD-188-203-1A operations for Tactical Digital Information Links (TADIL-A), (2) Single Tone capabilities, (3) Multi-Frequency Link (MFL) operations of four frequencies, (4) digital capabilities for satellite or wireline operations, (5) Dual net controller capabilities, and (6) embedded link quality analysis functions, as well as other customary tactical data link functions. A copy of the draft performance specification should be available next month for the review and comment by interested sources. In response to this announcement, interested sources should reference this Synopsis No.40 and should provide detailed information on both their systems engineering experiences with tactical data links and their production, test, and logistical support capabilities with comparable data terminal sets. The information provided should identify specific programs and equipment and list contracts under which work was performed including the name and mailing address of contracting officers. Interested firms should also indicate their size, large business, small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), or 8(a). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3663. All SB's and SDB's should provide proof of, or eligibility for, facility and personnel clearances to manage KG-40 COMSEC equipment and classified information up to and including SECRET. Please send responses to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, ATTN: Mr. Bill Van Houten (Code 02-21C), 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22245- 5200. Fax (703) 602-0831 or upload a WordPerfect 5.2 file, with the title ''CSDTS'', to the SPAWAR Bulletin Board System (Phone #703-602-9494 and follow uploading instructions). Responses to this synopsis must be received no later than 30 June 1995. The Government will not pay for any contractor efforts resulting from the distribution of Government Furnished Information or any other efforts resulting from or caused by this announcement. The Government does not guarantee that a solicitation and/or contract, whether sole source, small business set-aside and or/full and open competition, will result from the government and/or contractor efforts described herein. (0163)

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