ASC/YPKKA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-6503

16 -- F-16 IMPROVED DATA MODEM (IDM) OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS TESTERS POC Rodney L. Kogge, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-4385. The F-16 System Program Office is contemplating sole source negotiations to provide technical, analytical, and program support for the development, integration, modification, and fielding of the Improved Data Modem (IDM) system. This support includes development and maintenance of IDM system and test software, development and maintenance of IDM support equipment hardware and software, integration support for the host platform and 'tied systems', demonstration support. The Contractor shall possess the requisite models to simulate the IDM system in use with HAVE QUICK and SINCGARS radios, KY-58 encryption devices, and various radio frequency jammers. In addition, the contractor shall possess the demonstrated expertise to run these models to meet quick reaction assessment requirements as well as have a fabrication facility to develop prototypes for further testing. ARINC Inc. is the intended source pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Delivery of two testers is required by July 1996. see Note 22 (0272)

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