Satellite transmission system parts, repair, preventative maintenance, and demand maintenance for the re-furbishing of existing satellites.

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The Army Contracting Command National Capital Region Contracting Center Information Technology, E-Commerce, and Commercial Contracting Center-West (ITEC4-W) Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Department of the Army has a requirement to procure necessary Satellite transmission system parts, repair, preventative maintenance, and demand maintenance for the re-furbishing of existing satellites operated by the 160th Signal Brigade. All Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) components must meet Form, Fit and Function of the USC-60A (FTSAT) system currently in place. This satellite system provides support throughout Southwest Asia for theatre communications based in Kuwait (Camp Arifjan, Camp Buehring, Khabari Crossing, Kuwait Naval Base, Camp Virginia and Sea Point of Debarkation (SPOD).

The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals upon official posting of the solicitation at a future date.

Description: The current satellite system is the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-Band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) model which is considered a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) terminal supporting theater deployed communications and special user requirements. It is a small, lightweight tri-band satellite communications terminal. The FTSAT incorporates Satellite Networks unique frequency conversion architecture and antenna design that meets stringent requirements for Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Earth Terminal certification as well as commercial satellite requirements. This terminal provides worldwide satellite communications over DSCS II and III, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) III and IV, INTELSAT, European Telecommunications Satellite Organizations (EUTELSAT), Pan American Satellite Organization (PANAMSAT), and domestic and regional satellites (DOMSATS). The modular architecture of the AN/USC-60A terminals easily accommodates capabilities expansions such as digital video, digital voice/fax transmission, secure communication network control, ITOS (In-terim Tactical Order Wire.

Performance Specifications: Parameter C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band Units

---------------------C-Band-----------------X-Band--------Ku-Band--------------Units

Receive Frequencies--3.625 to 4.200---------7.25 to 7.75----10.95 to 12.75-----GHz
Transmit Frequencies-5.850 to 6.425---------7.90 to 8.40----14.0 to 14.50------GHz

1.8 Meter Antenna Subsystem AN/AN/USC-60
Transmit Gain--------38.8-------------------41.6------------46.4---------------dBi
Receive Gain---------34.7-------------------40.8------------44.4---------------dBi
G/T------------------15.1-------------------18.7------------22.7---------------dB/K
EIRP (Linear)--------58.5-------------------61.5------------64.0---------------dBW
EIRP (Saturated)-----63.9-------------------67.5------------71.3---------------dBW

2.4 Meter Antenna Subsystem AN/AN/USC-60A
Transmit Gain--------42.2-------------------45.1------------49.3---------------dBi
Receive Gain---------38.2-------------------44.2------------47.3---------------dBi
G/T------------------18.8-------------------21.7------------26.0---------------dB/K
EIRP (Linear)--------61.5-------------------64.8------------66.5---------------dBW
EIRP (Saturated)-----67.9-------------------70.8------------73.8---------------dBW

Modulation/Throughput&BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8 PSK @9.6 kbps to 9.4 Mbps
Antenna Tracking&Standard: Manual - Option: Automatic/Motorized for 2.4 Meter Antenna
Terminal Packaging&1.8 Configuration: 8 Transit Cases (Total Maximum Weight is 860 lbs.)
2.4 Configuration:12 Transit Cases (Total Maximum Weight is 1,290 lbs.)
Environment Wind Loading: 25 MPH Unstaked; 45 MPH Staked; 60 MPH Survivability
Temperature ....-20C to 50C (Operating); -40C to 70C (Storage)
Satellites&INTELSAT, DSCS, NATO, PANAMSAT, EUTELSAT, DOMSATS, etc.
Prime Power&110/240 VAC 10%, 47 to 63 Hz
Set-up Time&45 Minutes (typical)

**The terminal has an extensive range of options available

FEATURES

" Lightweight 1.8 Meter or 2.4 Meter Segmented Antenna " DSCS Certified " INTELSAT Qualified
" Airline Transportable " Laptop Computer " Control and Monitoring Subsystem " Compact and Lightweight " Advanced RF Architecture " UNIFOLDTM (Patented) Mechanical Design " Hub Independent Set-Up " Built-in Self Test Capability " Signal Acquisition and Operational Within Minutes " GPS Receiver " Flux Gate Compass " Tri-Band Test Translator " Fiber Optic IFL " IF Spectrum Analyzer
" Environmentally Protected Equipment Operation " Antenna Tie-Down Provisions for High Wind Operation " Automatic Tracking Subsystem for the 2.4 Meter Antenna (Patented) " Interactive Training CD OPTIONS " Single/Dual Band Configuration " Other Antenna Sizes and Various HPA Power Levels
" Ka-Band " Orderwire " TSSP