This Sources Sought/RFI notice is issued by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS), Product Manager Combat Service Support Equipment (PdM CSSE).  PdM CSSE is currently exploring the market for a satellite emulator that is capable of rapid deployment to austere locations.

The USMC is seeking information to identify sources with the capability to provide lifecycle maintenance, repair, sustainment, technical training, and technical and warranty support for satellite emulator systems, hardware, software, and accessories to period end-to-end testing of ground field-level end items.

The AN/TSM-215 is a pole and/or platform mountable Super High Frequency (SHF) Quad-Band (C-, X-, Ku-, and Ka-) transponder designed to provide actual operation of Frequency Division Multiple Access links between collocated tactical satellite terminals in an un-jammed environment. The mission of the AN/TSM-215 is to provide maintenance and training personnel an alternate means of simultaneous operation of Tactical Satellite Communications Terminals (TACSAT) with one terminal operating as a hub and the other terminals operating as spokes at any time without accessing active satellites. The terminals are operated at normal Effective Isotropic Radiated Power levels at a distance of between 200 and 1200 feet from the AN/TSM-215 within a 60-degree arc. The AN/TSM-215 provides translation from uplink to downlink frequency and translation from uplink to downlink polarization over C-, X-, Ku-, and Ka-bands. The system simulates Defense Satellite Communications System Phase III (DSCS III), commercial C- and Ku-band satellites, and the Wideband Global SATCOM constellation (WGS) in the military Ka-band frequency range. The AN/TSM-215 also provides simulated beacon signals for select C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band satellites. 

The entity will be able to provide the services listed above and integrate the satellite emulator system with the hardware and accessories required for the Marine Corps. The required hardware and accessories are listed below.

The system needs to meet Class II requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 for operation and transportation in the field environment and requires an Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking.

The answers provided in response to this Request for Information (RFI) could aid the government in determining its acquisition strategy.  Offerors are encouraged to share information about potential solutions, even if the solution does not fully meet the characteristics below.

Responses 

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper in Microsoft Office Word 2016 or compatible format no later than April 3, 2025, 3:00 PM EST.  Responses shall be written in Times New Roman single spaced 12-point font. Responses shall be submitted via email only to: deshawn.gaines@usmc.mil and mark.denhup2@usmc.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

(1) Section 1 of the white paper shall provide administrative information. Administrative information shall include at a minimum: 

• Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact (POC). 
• Business website 
• Business type and number of employees (large business, small business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small-disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business). 

• Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (if your company has these). 
• Recommended contracting strategy (Commercial, Noncommercial, Firm Fixed price, Cost).
• The facility security clearance of the offeror or the ability to acquire one (if available but not required).
• Do you have a viable Federal Supply Schedule that can support this procurement?  If so, provide your GSA Schedule information to include the category of products provided.

Section 1 of the white paper shall be limited to one page.  

(2) Section 2 of the white paper shall provide information on the products and services each offeror can offer with respect to the satellite emulator.  Offerors shall address the following in their RFI response:

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