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18 -- GROUND SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION LABORATORY UPDATE DUE 080195 POC Technical Information POC: Capt Tom Krupp/(310)363-3748/Contracting Officer: Jeffrey W. Dedrick/(310)363-6558. The Satellite Control Upgrade Directorate (SMC/CWG) has established the Ground Systems Demonstration Laboratory (Demo Lab) at the National Test Facility (NTF), Falcon Air Force Base, CO for assessing new concepts, technologies, prototype designs, and associated risks relative to evolving satellite control requirements for the Command and Control Segment (CCS) of the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), reference 13 March 1995 CBD announcement ''Space & Missile Systems Center Demonstration Laboratory COTS Hardware and Software Examination.'' The following is a list of vendors who have submitted information based on the above mentioned announcement: Loral Aerosys, ARINC Research Corp, Harris Corp, Pacific-Sierra Research Corp, Analytic Graphics, Telesat, Computer Sciences Corp, Applied Technology Associates, DAB Engineering, Loral Test & Information Systems, Storm Integration, AMPEX Data Systems, Software Technology Inc, Altair Aerospace Corp, Autometric, MaK, Gencorp Aerojet, Metrum, Honeywell, BBN Software Products Corp, ITCN, XTP Forum, Loral Space & Range Systems, and Loral Federal Services. These vendors are being scheduled for the Demo Lab based on the priority of functional area requirements. Products have been requested for the Demo Lab for the functional areas of Satellite Control Network Resource Management, Satellite Payload and Operations, Orbit and Attitude Determination, Test and Training, Telemetry Analysis, Satellite Commanding, and Automated Operations. Vendors, other than those listed above, unless those listed above propose a new product, are encouraged to submit information regarding their product(s) to the technical point-of-contact listed below. All interested parties should submit a product data package with the following information: 1. Names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of points of contact for questions about the data package, 2. A two-page synopsis of the product that addresses how the product would support one or more of the satellite command and control system functions listed above, 3. Product licensing data, 4. A list of at least three customer references who have agreed to be interviewed to assess product and support quality. Include as enclosures any other material that you feel would be relevant. The Air Force will endeavor to provide as many vendors as possible responding to this announcement an opportunity to demonstrate their products. However, the period for demonstrations is limited. Thus, vendor responses will be categorized by functional and support areas and a timeline for evaluating all products will be determined. Products scheduled for demonstration will be examined by a government team for capabilities and characteristics. Each vendor should be prepared to provide one of the following support options during the evaluation period. (1) Provide an on-site representative in Colorado Springs for installation and evaluation support for a period of up to four days. (2) Provide an evaluation copy, with full and complete installation instructions, and a telephone number for on-call technical support, for a period of up to two weeks. The first tier of support would allow a more thorough product evaluation and real-time interaction with the vendor. Interested vendors are requested to provide information voluntarily at no cost or obligation. This CBD shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Air Force or SMC/CWG. The Air Force and SMC/CWG do not intend to award any contract on the basis of this CBD announcement or otherwise pay for the information solicited. The Air Force and SMC/CWG do not seek and will not accept any proprietary or company confidential information. All information and data presented must be submitted on an unrestricted basis. Scheduled vendors will be given an advance copy of a commercial agreement and non-disclosure statement which must be signed upon entering the Demo Lab. Contact Capt Tom Krupp for any technical questions or product package submittals. (0213)

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