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A -- STAR TRACKER UNDER THE FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING (FCT) PROGRAM DUE 072699 POC Marvin Levenson, NRL Code 8231, (202)767-0694, Fax (202)767-6429 E-MAIL: click here, mlevenson@space.nrl.navy.mil. The Navy Center for Space Technology (NCST), at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC is currently applying for approval of a Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program. This FCT program is to test and evaluate non-developmental autonomous Star Tracker Systems for possible qualification for future Navy space research satellites. This CBD is part of a market survey to identify non-developmental autonomous star sensor systems. If approved, the government anticipates award by Purchase or Loan/Lease Agreement with vendor(s) whose product(s) meet the technical, physical and operational specifications to undergo laboratory test evaluation by NCST. The proposed system(s) must provide three axis attitude knowledge with an accuracy for pitch and yaw of at least 2 arc sec, and roll of at least 20 arc second (1 sigma). In addition, the system must have a radiation hardness to at least 100 krad, must operate in temperatures from -25 degrees C to +50 degrees C, have a mass weight not to exceed 3 kg (not including baffle), and power consumption not to exceed 15 watts. All sources are invited to provide technical information, unit cost of system, and description of customer base. Please provide name of firm, address, point of contact, phone/fax, and an electronic mail address, if applicable. Please limit response to fifteen pages. Authority for other than Full and Open Competition shall be used IAW DFARS 206.302-1(b) Acquisitions of test articles and associated support services from a designated foreign source under the DoD Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Posted 07/08/99 (W-SN351518). (0189)

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