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A -- NATIONAL POLAR-ORBITING OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE SYSTEM (NPOESS) SOL F04701-95-R-0032 POC Contracting Officer: William S. Trombetta, (310)336-4460. On 01 February, 1996 the NPOESS IPO will release a draft RFP (DRFP) through the CICAS electronic bulletin board (EBB) at SMC for industry review and comment. The DRFP will be uploaded on the EBB as Word 6.0 for Windows documents. Industry participation is strongly encouraged to challenge any element of the DRFP with the understanding that responses are voluntary and that the Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers during this process. Potential offerors are advised that the Government reserves the right to incorporate suggested changes into the final RFP without identifying the submitter or obtaining approval. Comments should be directed to the Contracting Officer or alternatively, for anonymity, through the Acquisition Ombudsman, Mr. Leslie L. Bordelon at (310) 363-3818. The point of contact for access to the EBB is Ms. Maxine Chandler, SMC/PKOM, (310) 363-1533. Potential sources requiring additional information may contact either Capt Matthew Stevens at (310) 336- 4597 or Charles Briggs at (310) 336-4950. (0031)

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