Procurement Division 5, Code C655, Bldg. 00456, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA 93555-6001

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT - ADVANCED PRECISION GUIDED CRUISE MISSILE SOL N68936-95-R-0238 POC JEANNE JOHNSON, CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT ADVISOR, (619) 939-7449. The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPNS) China Lake, CA is seeking sources capable of producing an advanced Precision Guided Cruise Missile based upon an acquisition data package developed and validated by a joint government and industry team. NAWCWPNS is engaged in a feasibility study directed by PEO-CU to develop information needed by DoD to determine the potential for an affordable production of 500 to 1000 highly precise, survivable, air-to-surface missiles. The primary focus of this project will be to examine innovative acquisition approaches and government/industry teaming strategies. This program is envisioned as an acquisition model program under the Perry Initiative. The initial air vehicle data package will be developed through a NAWCWPNS project based upon existing missile assets, documentation, hardware in the loop models, and proven technologies. It is envisioned that the avionics package will be a low cost, off-the-shelf or near term development package which will be provided by industry. The integration of these packages will be a joint teaming of government and industry participants and will include the re-hosting of proven guidance and control algorithms on the new avionics package. The government expects to issue a competitive solicitation sometime in GFY-96, resulting in a single award. The contractor selected will participate with the government in the completion of the EMD phase and proceed into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Full rate production is expected to begin in GFY-2000. NAWCWPNS intends to provide unclassified briefings to industry on the objectives and thrust of the project, and to conduct individual contractor discussions to answer questions and obtain information on possible strategies and approaches. The Industry Briefing will include a description of the proposed NAWCWPNS air vehicle EMD and preliminary acquisition strategy and schedule. NAWCWPNS desires contractor input on contractor interest in participation in EMD integration and testing, and dialouge on what constitutes a streamlined acquisition model program under the Perry Initiative. Innovative approaches to acquisition streamlining, teaming strategies, and cost control are solicited. The Industry Briefing will be held at 0900, 5 April 1995, at the Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA. A tentative agenda will be available by 24 March 95. Requests for the agenda should be faxed to (619) 939-6562, and should include a name and return fax number. Reservations for the Industry Brief may be made by fax to (619) 939-6562, and must include: Company Name, Representative's Name, and social securtiy number, telephone and fax numbers. Due to space limitations, reservations are limited to three representatives per company. The technical point of contact for the Industry Briefing is Mr. Scott Randall, (619) 939-2842/2488. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). (0075)

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