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A -- NATIONAL POLAR OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE SYSTEM (NPOESS) SECOND DRAFT RFP RELEASE SOL F04701-96-R-0012 POC Contracting Officer: William S. Trombetta, (310)336-4460. Technical Information: LTC Raymond M. Leong, (310)336-4414 The Government will release a second Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for NPOESS Sensor Payload & Algorithm Development incrementally between 18 & 21 Feb 97 via the SMC Home Page (http://www.laafb.af.mil/SMC/PK/NPOESS/rfp.htm). Note that the Home Page address is case sensitive as shown. The DRFP will be available for downloading as MS Word for Windows documents (version 6.0). Industry review is strongly encouraged with the understanding that the second DRFP release is primarily for information purposes only, as it reflects the consideration and/or incorporation of over 1,000 individual comments. Industry responses are only requested with regard to the source selection evaluation standards, which have now been added. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers during this process. Potential offerors are advised that the Government reserves the right to incorporate additional changes into the final RFP without providing further notice. To facilitate industry understanding of the Government's requirements and its evaluation methodology, the DRFP will include draft source selection standards. Industry participation is strongly encouraged to challenge any element of these standards or to propose alternate standards. Responses are required no later than 28 Feb 97, and should be directed to the Contracting Officer at NPOESS IPO OL-1 (SMC/CIKC), 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1467-A8, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245-4659, facsimile (310) 336-4522. 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 Manager or the Contracting Officer, but to communicate offeror concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendation 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 nor in the source selection process. The Ombudsman, Mr. Les Bordelon, can be reached at (310) 363-3818.***** (0054)

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