Cmdr, Code CTQ2JC, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett Ave., Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

70 -- ADPE EQUIPMENT DUE 040197 POC Mr Jeff Campbell, FAX (703)784-5826. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is requesting information for the following ADPE equipment. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking information on commercial off-the-shelf devices that are capable of routing Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams over combat network radio systems. The devices shall have the following capabilities: A) The device shall operate as an IP network router and use MIL-STD-188-220A standard for encapsulation of IP datagrams over broadcast, and point-to-point radio links. The use of other MIL and industry standards for encapsulation may also be considered. B) The device shall perform IP packet routing independent of the operating systems residing on hosts connected to the device either directly or through a local area network. C) The IP routing software shall reside permanently within the device. The device, after initially configured by an operator, shall operate autonomously. The device shall not depend on external systems for software download or auto-configuration. The Marine Corps is requesting the following information: A). Vendors shall provide information regarding the number of and types of interface ports available on the device. It is critical for the device to have wide area network (WAN) interface capabilities for wideband and narrowband UHF SatCom, HF, UHF LOS, and VHF single channel radio networks. It is also critical for the device to include a Local Area Network IEEE 802.3 and/or a serial WAN interface using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) for IP encapsulation, in addition to the radio network interfaces. Please provide information on any other interface capabilities. B) Vendors shall provide information regarding the processor type used in the device, the device operating system, the amount of flash memory available, the maximum DRAM capability, the software available for the device (in the event the device supports multiple network protocols), the dimensions and weight of the device, the standard components provided with the device, Boot ROM options if available, DRAM upgrade options if available, Power supply options if available, and the list of radio and serial interface cables if available. C) Vendors shall provide information regarding local and remote management capabilities of the device. D) Vendors shall provide a brief summary, of any current or planned applications of the device, if any, in any government or military systems. This request is for information only. Interested sources should send information by no later than 01 APR 97 to: Commander, Attn CTQ2JC, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett Ave Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. Any questions should be directed to the contact person listed above. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0057)

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