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Digital IF Combiner-Divider RFI

Synopsis: Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS), Fort Belvoir, VA, is seeking information from potential vendors for the contemplated purchase of Digital IF Combiner-Divider function to integrate with emerging Digital IF networks in DoD SATCOM Gateways and to enable over the transition of Digital IF ground segment architectures to Digital IF. Prior nomenclature for “Digital IF Combiner-Divider function” sought included “Wideband Signal Processor (WSP),” “Digital IF Channelizer-De-Channelizer,” and “Digital IF Aggregation/De-Aggregation.”

Large and small businesses capable of delivering such Digital IF Combiner-Divider function are requested to respond to this RFI. Such business may include those

• experienced in providing DoD SATCOM modems


• experienced in providing computationally intensive real-time signal processing capabilities


• experienced in developing DIFI Standard (IEEE-ISTO 4900-2021) or VITA 49.2 compliant Digital IF interfaces

Small business is defined by North American Industry Association Classification System (NAICS) "Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing" 334220, (750 employees or less).

PdM WESS is seeking: (SEE Attachment 1)

Disclaimers: This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed in any manner to create an obligation on the part the of Government to enter into any agreement, nor to implement any of the actions contemplated herein, nor to serve as the basis for any claim whatsoever for reimbursement for any costs associated with the preparation of responses submitted to the RFI. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed below. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.

Answering this request: Please furnish the above requested information by 16 November 2022. Please submit the requested information in PDF or Microsoft Word format to Amy L. Clever, Contract Specialist at amy.l.clever.civ@army.mil or Michelle M. Pleasant, Contracting Officer at michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil. All other questions should be directed to Amy L. Clever at Army Contracting Command - Rock Island.

Contracting Office Address:

3055 Rodman Avenue

Rock Island, Illinois 61299-8000

United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Amy L. Clever

Contract Specialist

Amy.l.clever.civ@army.mil

Phone: (309) 782-0720

Secondary Point of Contact:

Michelle M. Pleasant

Contract Officer

michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil

Phone: (309) 782-3016

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