Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) Proposers' Day

AMENDMENT 1 to SN08-37 Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) Proposers’ Day The purpose of amendment 1 to SN08-37 is to change the date, location, registration deadline of the Proposers’ Day and the description of Qualified Offerors/Proposers. The notice is replaced in its entirety with the following: PROPOSERS’ DAY CONFERENCE DARPA will host a Proposers’ Day Workshop for the Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) program (BAA08-21) on 24 June 2008 at the Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201, 8:30AM – 4:00PM. The purpose of this Conference is to provide information on the MAINGATE effort, promote additional discussion on this topic, address questions from potential proposers, and provide a forum for potential proposers to present their capabilities for teaming opportunities. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND DESCRIPTION The objective of the MAINGATE program is to develop the next generation Network Centric Radio System (NCRS) with additional capabilities and an assured affordable unit price to the user. DARPA envisions two critical technologies for achieving these new goals: 1.) a backbone radio architecture that enables a versatile IP network and 2.) a radio gateway that enables legacy analog and digital communications systems to be internetworked. As with NCRS, the MAINGATE will enable heterogeneous groups of radios to be integrated into a heterogeneous network tolerant to high latency and packet loss. The technologies developed for the program will permit affordable, tactical, real-time, high fidelity video, data, and voice services to be deployed in a networked environment to support tactical operations in either maneuver or dismounted operations. As a result of this effort, DARPA expects a clear demonstration of advanced mobile ad hoc network (MANET) gateway technology that will incorporate a Wireless IP-capable Network (WIPN), which provides interconnectivity between nodes bridging heterogeneous mixtures of radio networks. A unique characteristic of the MAINGATE program is the integration of a “default” IP radio network as part of the gateway. The program will be designed around a test-build-test philosophy through intermediate and final field evaluations, which will lead to Limited User Testing (LUT) by US and Allied Experimental Forces evaluating the effect of MAINGATE on new tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) designed for the networked maneuver and dismounted forces. MAINGATE will be a connection point that allows a multitude of users employing a heterogeneous set of radio technologies (both proprietary and non-proprietary) on different stub-nets to attach to and communicate through an IP Network. The WIPN will provide the default high bandwidth connectivity among air and ground mobility platforms. The network will include the integration of adaptive communications architecture, flexible routing architecture, and heterogeneous application services. It is envisioned that a large fraction of the IP networking technology will be commercial or based upon commercial systems. Only components and subsystems at an approximate maturity of Technical Readiness Level (TRL)-6 will be considered for entry into this effort. Proposals to MAINGATE must address DoD specific and coalition radios and networks; commercial radios and networks; and relevant applications for seamless integration, as well as the capacity to attach to other IP networks (e.g. SATCOM) to provide both redundant and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) networking. The output of this program will be a demonstrated suite of hardware and software components that can be configured for specific DoD, coalition, and first responders/public safety requirements. Details regarding the MAINGATE program will be presented at the Proposers’ Day meeting. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Workshop Participants are requested to register not later than close of business (5:00 PM EDT) 19 June 2008, at the following website: https://www.enstg.com/signup/default.cfm?ThisCode=MOB31814. Directions to the facility and other materials are available on the website. There is no registration fee for attending this conference. Program documentation consisting of Government Purpose Rights (GPR) material will be presented at the conference, therefore, attendance is limited to Qualified Proposers. In order to qualify, proposers must be eligible to receive export controlled information. This is defined to mean: (1) Proposers must meet the requirements of U. S. export control laws and regulations for being eligible for export controlled data. (2) For MAINGATE Proposer's Day Briefings, a letter on company letterhead with the full name of the individual and a certification that the individual is a U.S. Person in accordance with U.S. export control regulations from a knowledgeable official of the company is required to be filed before the individual will be allowed to attend. Meeting attendees must bring proof of identity in the form a government identification with a picture, or a passport or permanent resident card (green card). Permanent residents are also required to send a DARPA Form 60 prior to any DARPA sponsored meeting or event. This information can be found at www.darpa.mil or may be posted on meeting websites by the organizers. All companies must complete and submit the following forms in advance: (1) Company Qualification; (2) Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Technical Data and Restricted Rights; and (3) Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Access to, and controls for International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Agreements and forms are available for download at the http://www.darpa.mil/sto/solicitations/index.html website. The completed documents must be emailed to [email protected] not later than 19 June 2008. Registration will be confirmed after receipt of the completed agreements and verification of proposer information. The Proposers’ Day will be unclassified. Note: Those who have submitted these forms under BAA08-21 to request program data need not resubmit these forms. Only registration is needed for attendance. Due to limited space please keep attendance to only those personnel required for appropriately representing your organizational purposes and goals. It is requested that organizations limit attendance to three (3) personnel from each company location. All attendees must be registered by their organizational representative. All attendees will be required to present government issued photo identification upon entry to the event. The attendance roster will be released at the conference. Individuals who do not wish to be included on the “released to all roster” must designate that request on the registration site. Additionally, companies that would like to present capability overviews during the conference, discuss their technology expertise, and/or discuss teaming opportunities in scheduled presentations at the conference may request to do so. Presentations may contain up to 4 slides and are limited to five (5) minutes each (including logistical issues). All presentation material must be approved in advance by the DARPA Program Manager. Attendees desiring to reserve a time to present at the meeting should send the presentation in a PowerPoint or PDF electronic format not later than close of business (5:00 PM EDT) 19 June 2008 to [email protected].