CONCEPT CALL TO INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES IN INFORMATION PROTECTION Request for Information: Invitation to Industry, academia, associations, and any other interested parties are invited to participate in Information Warfare (IW) discussions sponsored by the IW Technical Planning Integrated Product Team (TPIPT) and the Counterinformation (CI) Mission Area Team (MAT). Subject Matter: The main topics to be addressed during these IW discussions will be CI. If schedule permits, secondary topics regarding Information Operations and IW may be addressed. Background: Last year, the Air Force (AF) added CI to its list of mission areas. Air Combat Command (ACC) was designated the lead command for developing a CI Mission Area Plan (MAP). ACC published the first CI MAP in November 1995. That MAP contains a description of the tasks for this mission area, a description of how well the AF can accomplish those tasks given its current capabilities, a listing of operational capabilities the AF needs, and a listing of proposed solution concepts that the AF would like to implement (i.e., acquire). The CI MAT and the IW TPIPT are updating the MAP this summer. We plan to invite industry to participate at two points. The first point is during these IW discussions. Industry and other interested parties are invited to review last year's MAP to gain some insight into what we need and what we are interested in. During the IW discussions, you will be given a chance to present your suggestions, ideas, or other thoughts you would like us to consider as we update the MAP. The main objective of this activity is to give the MAT members ideas for items to include as they update their list of capabilities needed. The second point where industry will be invited to participate is later this summer during a Concept Call. You will be invited to review the updated MAP and submit solution concepts. The CI MAT and IW TPIPT will include in the MAP those solution concepts that merit further consideration as an acquisition program. Dates: IW discussions will be held 2-4 June 1997. A "white paper" summary (preferably unclassified) of what you propose to brief is due 23 May 1997. Location: Scott AFB, IL Additional Information: You may obtain copies of the "Counterinformation (CI) MAP for FY 1995" from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) for a nominal fee. For companies having a DTIC account number, you may order a document from the DTIC by dialing the web page: http :www.dtic.dla.mil/dtic/docorder.html. The FY 96 MAP accession number is: AD-M400037. For companies not having a DTIC account number, you must obtain one by dialing (703) 762-8273 after which you will be sent a registration package. The DTIC Web Page lists all the telephone, fax, and e-mail numbers. The MAP is classified SECRET. Appointments may be made to view the MAP at the Phillips Lab library by contacting the action officer, Lt Bran Zivojinovich at (617) 271-8298 and submitting your clearance via FAX to (617) 271-2380. Access is limited to those companies that are qualified by the Defense Investigative Service (DIS) to receive, process, and storeclassified materials. Procedures: Anyone can submit white papers. White papers should be limited to two single spaced typewritten pages using "Microsoft Word" in type 10 font and 5 slides using "Microsoft Powerpoint" in type 12 font. We will accept classified or unclassified submittals, with or without proprietary information, but we prefer that they be unclassified and not contain any proprietary information. We will protect any proprietary material sent to us but we may not be able to use it as the basis for an RFP. Unclassified white papers may be submitted via hard copy (paper), or soft copy (e-mail or 3.5" 1.44MB diskette). Classified white papers should be mailed only on hard copy using appropriate security procedures. All material mailed should be addressed to: ESC/ICW, ATTN: Lt Zivojinovich, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1619. We request that you supply the following information with each white paper: (1) Name of company (or organization) (2) Point of Contact within the organization (name, address, telephone number, fax, email, etc.) (3) Security Officer within the organization (name, telephone number, fax, etc.) (4) Brief description of the operational need you think should be added to the MAP. (5) Indication of whether you are requesting an opportunity to brief your ideas during the IW discussions. We anticipate receiving more requests for briefing time than we will be able to accommodate. We plan to review all white papers submitted and schedule only a limited number of briefers based on available time and materials submitted. Briefers may request that only government, FFRDC, SETA, and TEMS personnel be allowed in the room during their presentations. Any interested party (irrespective of whether they submitted any materials in writing or presented a briefing) is invited to attend and hear a government presentation of how these activities fit into the Modernization Planning Process. This presentation will occur during the IW discussions. Disclaimer: This information is only for planning purposes. This request does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and is not a commitment to award a contract now or in the future. Information shall be furnished at no cost to the Government. RFP's might emerge after POM funding is authorized but there is no guarantee that these activities will result in any acquisition. POC: The Point of Contact for this notice is Lt Branislav Zivojinovich.He can be reached at (617) 271-8298 or zivojinovi@icgw.hanscom.af.mil. An alternate POC is Sidney Krimsky, 617-271-4899, krimskys@icgw.hanscom.af.mil.

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