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A -- AIR FORCE MODERNIZATION PROCESS POC Lt Col Martin C. Schroeder/Contracting Officer, Frieda Thornton, (513) 255-6134. CORRECTION of synopsis first published 12/01/95 in wrong classification code: In support of the Air Force Modernization Planning Process (AFMPP), Aeronautical Systems Center's Development Planning Directorate (ASC/XR) is in the process of brainstorming ideas for potential solution concepts to currently identified and forecasted Air Force Mission Area deficiencies. This is an Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) led project, however, mission areas have changed and/or reorganized over the past year and replies to this concept call could have widespread applications. As a potential submitter, you should be aware that several mission areas supported by ASC coordinate directly with or are already integrated with Electronic Systems Center (ESC), Space and Missile Center (SMC), and Human Systems Center (HSC.) Deficiencies have been identified by Technical Planning Integrated Product Teams (TPIPTs) in the following mission areas: Counter Air (Air-to-Air), Electronic Combat, Aircrew Training, Special Operations (Provide Mobility of Forces in Denied Territory, Force Application, Psychological Operations, Aviation Foreign Internal Defense, Joint Air-SOF Battlefield Interface), Mobility (Combat Delivery, Strategic Airlift, Air Refueling), Air Base Systems, Strategic Attack/Interdiction, Close Air Support, Theater Missile Defense, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Rescue. Also, please note that different mission areas within ASC are separated into functional tasks. ASC/XR plans to use this Solicitation for Information to involve industry in providing potential solution concepts. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation. Participation is totally voluntary and will be uncompensated. All information and data submitted to the Government must be nonproprietary and will not be treated by the Government as confidential information. Interested industry participants can receive a package which includes: (a) deficiencies by mission area and (b) the process for solution concept submission. To request a data package containing operational deficiencies, access Wright-Patterson AFB Homepage on the World-Wide Web at http:// www.wpafb.af.mil. Oncethere, click on ''ASC/XR Concept Call'' and follow the directions that are provided. You may also request the package by E-mail (ascxri@ase.wpafb.af.mil) or FAX at (513) 476-7889. Send requests through conventional mail to the following address: ASC/XRI, Concept Call, 2275 D St, Suite 10, Bldg 16 Rm 120, WPAFB, OH 45433-7227. Data packages are classified and will be mailed following normal security procedures. Classified deficiencies are available to any Government agency or US contractor who participates in the DoD Industrial Security Program. In order to participate in this solicitation for information, requesters must provide: (a) classified mailing address, (b) CAGE code, and (c) a point of contact to ASC/XRI following the above procedures. Interested industry participants must contact ASC/XRI no later than 30 December 1995. Industry's solution concepts should be received by ASC/XRI by 30 January 1996 in order to be considered in this year's annual cycle of the AFMPP. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from industry participants when the industry participant prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern. Industry participants should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Industry participants are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Colonel Robert C. Helt, Director of Program Management Directorate, ASC/CY, Building 2041, 2511 L Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7303 at (513) 255-1427, with serious concerns only. Direct routine communication concerning this Solicitation for Information to Lieutenant Colonel Martin C. Schroeder, Chief, Integration Integrated Product Team, at the above ASC/XR address and phone (513) 255-3164. (0349)

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