SPAWARSYSCEN-Charleston, PO Box 190022, N. Charleston, SC 29419-9022

R -- CONUS 9 METER EARTH STATION SERVICES FOR AMUNDSEN-SCOTT SOUTH POLE STATION SOL N65236-00-S-POLE DUE 113099 POC Robert J. Meddick, CODE 1115RJM, 843-974-5954 E-MAIL: click here to contact the POC by e-mail., duncanjc@spawar.navy.mil. > SPAWARSYSCEN, Charleston is soliciting information from potential sources able to provide 9 meter C-Band earth station services to Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station government owned earth station. The type and scope of science being conducted at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station has resulted in an increasing reliance on high bandwidth digital communications. To date these requirements have been met by a combination of satellites, each providing partial coverage. One of the primary satellites serving the South Pole is nearing failure. Options have been reviewed for other available satellites. Of the options reviewed, the only satellite available that can make up the bulk of the data bandwidth lost is MARISAT-2. MARISAT-2 is a small satellite equipped with two 4MHz transponders with a C Band and L Band Links. The proposed design will utilize C Band for the CONUS link and L Band for the South Pole Station link. The satellite is anticipated to occupy a 34W orbital slot at a 12.5o inclined orbit. At this inclination, the satellite can provide up to 6 hours per day of data service to South Pole. Preliminary link budget analysis indicates a 9 meter antenna is required for the CONUS earth station. The 9 Meter C-Band terminal and support facilities required shall also have means for housing of government furnished network specific equipment. Additional requirements for the earth station may include (1) provide monitoring of all network equipment and links during access time; (2) conduct on-site maintenance and troubleshooting for GFE located at the CONUS earth station; (3) provide troubleshooting support via telephone to contractor personnel at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station; (4) make configuration changes to the network, (5) provide CONUS gateway services for the space segment signal, (6) Transmit and receive Telemetry and Control functions to and from the satellite via the Satellite provider ground network. (7) Perform all necessary coordination and interface functions with the satellite provider to establish and maintain a reliable satellite link with Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station earth station. This notice is for planning purposes only. Firms are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references to support that they possess the necessary experience and capability. Responses shall be submitted to SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, Code 1115RJM, PO Box 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022, or by e-mail to meddickr@spawar.navy.mil. Responses must include the following: (1) name and address of firm; (2) size of business: The applicable SIC code has not yet been determined, so please provide average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; (3) ownership: Large, Small, Small Disadvantage, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned; (4) number of years in business; (5) two points of contact: name, title, phone, fax and e-mail; (6) DUNS number (if available); (7) affiliate information: parent corporation, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners; (8) a list of customers forsimilar requirements within the past 5 years: highlight relevant work including a summary or work performed, contract number, contract type, dollar value, and customer point of contact and phone number for each reference. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION. RESPONDENTS DEEMED FULLY QUALIFIED WILL BE CONSIDERED IN ANY RESULTING SOLICITATION FOR THE REQUIREMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE OR 8 (A) SET-ASIDE BASED ON RESPONSES HERETO. CLOSING DATE FOR RESPONSES IS 30 NOV 99. Posted 11/05/99 (W-SN398733). (0309)

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