[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 21914-21915] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EARMARK DECLARATION ______ HON. MARK E. SOUDER of indiana in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Member: Rep. Mark E. Souder. Bill: H.R. 2638--The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. Project Name: Select Availability Anti Spoofing Module (SAASM) Precise Positioning System (PPS) GPS Upgrade. Entity: ITT. Address: 1919 West Cook Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46801. Amount: $1,600,000. Justification for use of federal taxpayer dollars: The program will implement software upgrades to current SAASM based GPS receivers to expedite the replacement of less secure systems in the near term. This upgrade will provide a more robust and militarized survey solution and eliminate parts obsolescence issues facing the legacy GPS-S; as well as provide the warfighter protection against today's threats from jamming and spoofing. Improving our high-tech defense capabilities is paramount for continuing our superior military strength throughout the world. The ITT facility in Fort Wayne is one of the leading suppliers of this type of technology in the United States. Along with the SAASM System, this facility 10,000 SINCGAR radios a month for our warfighters throughout the world. These dollars allow ITT to update and integrate new technology that makes our warfighters more capable and also provides them with a higher level of safety. Finance Plan: The requested $4,000,000 will support the integration and test of SAASM-based GPS survey equipment for the US Army. Specifically, $1,950,000 to update and integrate real-time kinematic algorithms, and modify and test SAASM software, $550,000 to modify, integrate and test data collection software and hand-held controller, $250,000 to select and test suitable, high-precision survey antennas, and $1,250, to complete prototype systems and system test including data communications. This is all the funding needed to perform and complete the work as outlined. The allocated $1,600,000 will be used to achieve the same goals. Member: Rep. Mark E. Souder. Bill: H.R. 2638--The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. Project Name: Multi-Band Multi-Mission Radio (MBMMR). Entity: Raytheon Network Centric Systems. Address: 1010 Production Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46808. Amount: $1,600,000. Justification for use of federal taxpayer dollars: The AN/PSC-5D MBMMR is the U.S. Special Operations standard man-portable tactical Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal. MBMMR is the primary mission radio for Special Operations Forces (SOF) units, providing tactical and worldwide connectivity playing a key role in the GWOT. It enables SOF to communicate on a user-selected frequency 30 to 512 megahertz (MHz) utilizing a single man-pack radio with embedded communications lifeline to SOF teams operating under hazardous circumstances such as isolation from possible reinforcement by U.S. ground forces. MBMMR reduces the need for multiple man-pack radios, reducing the weight and size of communications equipment which must be carried out by SOF. U.S. Special Operations Forces have a requirement for approximately 400 additional MBMMR radios and ancillary equipment to satisfy requirements of the Global War on Terror. The Raytheon facility in Fort Wayne is a technology leader specializing in innovative technology to make U.S. warfighters more effective and secure. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon [[Page 21915]] provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. There are over 1100 engineers in the Fort Wayne facility working everyday to make our soldiers the best equipped in the world. This funding will allow them to create the high-tech radios needed by Special Operations Forces. Finance Plan: The funding would be used for procurement of 400 radios for U.S. Special Operations Forces. ____________________