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58 -- NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO), USER EQUIPMENT (UE) MINIATURIZED AIRBORNE GPS RECEIVER AGR) SOL F04701-96-R-0028 POC Technical Contact Point: Mr. John Ruggiero, (310)363-6496; Contracting Officer: Lisa J. Vanderpoorten, (310)363-6360. The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources interested in producing the Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (MAGR). The NAVSTAR GPS JPO anticipates awarding a single follow-on production contract for the MAGR 5-channel high dynamic receiver. It consists of either a Radio Frequency (RF) or Intermediate Frequency (IF) airborne Precise Positioning System (PPS) GPS receiver and a host vehicle mount. In addition, it is compatible with Standard MIL-SPEC fixed reception pattern antenna, controlled reception pattern antenna and antenna electronic (AE) systems. The MAGR must be backward compatible with existing interfaces and equipment such that present host aircraft integration and support capabilities are completely unaffected. The main MAGR digital interface is the MIL-STD 1553 data bus. The estimated date for release of the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is December 1996. An estimated quantity of 500 to 800 units is expected at an anticipated production rate of 40 per month. Initial delivery of the first lot of production MAGR is expected not later than 31 July 1998. A Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract is contemplated. Those offerors having applicable interest, qualifications, capability, and background must submit clear and convincing documentation that demonstrates their ability to: (1) design, manufacture, integrate and test major avionics systems or subsystems on high dynamic aircraft, and (2) demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of GPS Interface Control Documents (ICD) and their impact on all facets of the integration effort. In accordance with national security direction, the MAGR acquisition will have some restrictions for foreign-owned company participation. The foreign design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or maintenance of hardware elements directly associated with cryptographic hardware or software will not be allowed. These aspects must be totally accomplished by a US owned company. This will require the contract to be awarded to a US firm. Foreign teaming, licensing and subcontracting is allowed, however, in order to comply with the above restrictions, participants must be clearly separated and auditable. Auxiliary Output Chips (AOC) with Precise Positioning Service Security Module (PPSSM) are available to interested and qualified manufacturers for MAGR design development on a restricted basis. Offerors may submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) which includes proposed teaming arrangements. The government will not recognize any costs associated with submission of the SOC. Send SOCs to Lisa J. Vanderpoorten with a copy of the SOC cover letter to SMC/BC, 155 Discoverer Blvd., Suite 2017, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California 90245-4692. An offeror's library will be established for interested offerors to review related GPS JPO User Equipment documents. Qualified offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance and approved classified material storage container(s) in order to receive and store classified portions of the MAGR specification. The government plans to host a presolicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP. Offerors must indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business concern under Standard Industrial Classification Code 8731. We encourage any small business having the capability to provide such effort to participate. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Leslie Bordelon at (310) 363-3818. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice. Potential offerors may direct any technical questions to John A. Ruggiero, SMC/CZUP,(310)363-6496, or any contractual questions to Lisa J. Vanderpoorten, Contracting Officer, SMC/CZK, (310) 363-6360 or via fax number (310) 363-3844. Written responses shall be submitted to SMC/CZK, 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613, LAAFB, CA 90245-5500, Attn: Ken Bernard, NOT LATER THAN 15 days from publication of this notice. See Note 26. (0299)

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