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16 -- THEATER AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM (TARS) POC Marilyn Smith, Contract Officer, (513) 255-8533/Lt Mike Knipper, Contract Negotiator, (513) 255-2475. TARS will be a podded system designed for under-the-weather, medium to high threat, daytime imagery collection. TARS will consist of 20 new podded systems with embedded Electro-Optical (EO) sensor suites, five transportable Squadron Ground Stations (SGS), logistics support, and spares. Successful offeror will develop and integrate the TARS on Air National Guard F-16 C Block 30 aircraft. Initial operational deployment will be required within one year of contract award and will consist of four TARS podded systems, one SGS, and spares. The TARS consists of Initial Configuration Criteria (ICC) and Final Configuration Criteria (FCC) capabilities. The ICC system is to provide a single forward looking EO framing sensor, sensor control, second sensor window, data recording, and internal pod environmental control. The pod will interface with the F-16 cockpit Electronic Warfare Management System. The ICC system will also provide space, power, and environmental control required to implement the FCC capabilities consisting of a second vertical/oblique EO sensor and a P3I Common Data Link. FCC capability will be based on the integration of a GFE-provided Navy/Marine production Medium Altitude Electro-Optical (MAEO) sensor. A contractor developed system specification will be required for submittal with any proposal and finalized as part of any resultant contract. Cost and schedule considerations for this program are of utmost importance. Destination: Various destinations. Approx. solicitation issue date: 01 APR 96. When calling be prepared to state name, address, and project title. See Note 27. This synopsis is intended for planning purposes to determine the number of sources who may be capable of providing this requirement. All potential sources must possess a demonstrated capability to fulfill the requirement in order to be considered. At this time the Air Force does not possess adequate funding to guarantee the release of a solicitation. The government possesses no re-acquisition data for this effort. The SIC code for this acquisition is 3812: To be classified as a small business, a firm must not employ over 750 people. Teaming is encouraged and all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0025)

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