COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 21, 2001 PSA #2877
SOLICITATIONS
59 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR SATCOM ON-THE-PAUSE (SOTP) AND SATCOM ON-THE-MOVE(SOTM)
- Notice Date
- June 19, 2001
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Army CECOM, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008
- ZIP Code
- 07703-5008
- Solicitation Number
- NA
- Response Due
- July 10, 2001
- Point of Contact
- Mr. Robert Hoppes (732) 532-7304
- E-Mail Address
- click here to e-mail the poc (robert.hoppes@c3smail.monmouth.army.mil)
- Description
- Overview: PM MILSATCOM is soliciting information from industry to determine the current capability of key technologies to support the fabrication of a terminal capable of Satellite Communications On The Pause and On The Move (SOTM). The terminal will be hosted on a High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and possibly other vehicles in support of a Battalion (BN) Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and other similar applications. Size constraints are a consideration. The SOTM terminal is intended to operate over the military gapfiller satellites at Ka band and AEHF satellites. The SOTM terminal can operate in two modes: a low data rate (> 16 kbps) on the move and at Medium Data Rate (MDR) (~256 kbps) SATCOM on the pause (SOTP). The SOTM terminals are expected to travel at velocities up to 30 mph on semi-improved roads. In addition, information on low cost system solution is being sought. If industry is not capable of SOTM at a reasonable cost, then SOTP can be provided with a migration path identified. Background: Presently there is no beyond line-of-sight connectivity that supports TOC-to-TOC at the BN level. While there is an on the move capability as well as medium data rate (MDR) at Battalion level, it is range limited and bandwidth limited. A SOTM solution for TOC-to-TOC is required to fulfill the need for a BLOS on the move capability to support battlefield digitization. SATCOM between two BN TOCs in which both HMMWVs are in motion will be required (although the majority of the traffic will flow between the BN-level SOTM vehicle and the Brigade (BDE) TOC, where the BDE TOC is assumed to be parked). The SOTM terminal used in conjunction with terrestrial radios would enable the routing of Army user communications via a variety of means depending on link conditions. Key Technologies: The government estimates that the key technologies required for the SOTM capability includes a Ka-band full duplex tracking OTM antenna, a spread-spectrum modem with protocol suite design for efficient use of the satellite and the ability to overcome signal blockages likely to be encountered as a result of communications on the move operations. It also includes the ability to transition the terminal's mode on-the-fly from SOTM to SOTP and back at the same data rate with the goal of no loss in carrier lock or crypto synchronization. Furthermore, minimal to no operator intervention is desired once the link is established (establishment of the link can be assumed to occur when the terminal is in the paused mode). In support of SOTP, the antenna system must be designed to support rapid (i.e., < 20 seconds) initial spatial acquisition of the satellite. The use of a Geostationary (GEO) satellite, which offers full duplex service, can be assumed for the space segment for purposes of characterizing the satellite's station keeping. The waveform proposed must be consistent with the current FCC requirements for minimal adjacent satellite interference (assume a 2-degree orbital spacing). Cost and risk are considerations for this development. So, a SOTP approach with a migration path to SOTM is acceptable. Outcome: Currently, the government is seeking information to begin a SOTM program. Phase I would be competitively awarded and would require SOTP only but would require experimentation and a logical path to SOTM. The results of this survey will serve as the basis for initiating the program, establishing specification values, and planning program milestones. The key technologies will be integrated onto a HMMWV. Appropriate terminal certification will be secured for the completed SOTM terminal along with coordination among associated organizations. Performance trials will be conducted to critically evaluate and characterize the terminal's capabilities in terms of frequency and duration of communications dropout, supported network connectivity, supported IP services (e.g., broadcast, unicast, and multicast), maximum vehicle speed, and supported terrain types. Responses to this survey may be either submitted as a presentation or written material. Point of Contact: If interested in the above please contact Mr. Robert Hoppes, (732) 532-7304 for an appointment or for written material please send to Attention: Mr. William J. Hall SFAE-C3S-MSA-TMD, Bldg 906, Ft. Monmouth NJ 07703.
- Web Link
- CECOM Interactive Business Opportunities Page (http://abop.monmouth.army.mil)
- Record
- Loren Data Corp. 20010621/59SOL003.HTM (W-170 SN50P3C7)
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