Auxiliary Systems (AS) Documentation / Personal Computer (PC) Common Operating Systems (OSs) Evaluation / Small Computer Standard Interface (SCSI) Prototype Evaluation / Guidance Common Processor (GCP) Evaluation

This contract focuses on supporting the TRIDENT II Fire Control System and Attack Weapons Control System by coordinating and finalizing the Auxiliary Systems (Aux Sys) Systems Design Document, as well as updating related software documentation in line with an approved documentation plan. The contractor is tasked with evaluating the feasibility of using Windows-based and Linux-based common operating systems within Auxiliary Equipment. Additionally, prototype software development is required to assess Linux-based SCSI driver capabilities for the SMGS Operational and Diagnostic Software CSCIs, as well as hardware and software evaluation of the Guidance Common Processor (GCP) card for integration with the Flight Control Simulator User Interface Software CSCI. Negotiations will be carried out with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), the sole manufacturer and exclusive expert for the TRIDENT II D5 Strategic Weapon System Fire Control and Attack Weapons Control Systems, ensuring the company’s unique expertise and capabilities will fulfill the contract requirements. The contract was posted as a presolicitation in August 2008 under solicitation number N00030-03-G-0044NJ10, with administrative oversight provided by an Administrative Contracting Officer available through the Defense Contract Management Agency. The work supports key development and evaluation efforts crucial to maintaining and enhancing system performance and integration within the strategic weapons control environment.