CONCEPT CALL TO INDUSTRY FOR SOLUTION CONCEPTS TO ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES IN INFORMATION OPERATIONS Request for Information: Invitation to Industry, academia, associations, and other interested parties to participate in Information Warfare (IW) discussions sponsored by the IW Technical Planning Integrated Product team (TPIPT) and the Counter Information (CI) Mission Area Team (MAT). Subject Matter: We will discuss solution concepts that address deficiencies in the 1998 Mission Area Plan (MAP). Background: Information Superiority is a core competency of the USAF. In support of this core competency, the IW TPIPT strives to enhance AF IW capabilities by capitalizing on technology solutions to warfighter requirements. The primary mission area that supports Information Superiority is the CI mission area. Air Combat Command (ACC) is the lead command for developing a CI MAP. The MAP contains a description of the tasks for this mission area, a description of how well the AF can accomplish these tasks given its current capabilities, a listing of operational capabilities the AF needs, and a listing of proposedsolution concepts that the AF would like to implement (i.e., acquire). The CI MAT and the IW TPIPT are updating the MAP this summer. The 1998 deficiencies will be available to view by 20 June 1997. You are invited to view the 1996 MAP and the 1998 deficiencies and submit solution concepts. The CI MAP and the IW TPIPT will include in the 1998 MAP those solution concepts that merit further consideration as an acquisition program. IW discussions will be held 22-23 July 1997 at the Mitre complex in Bedford, MA (4 miles NE of Hanscom AFB). If you wish to brief your solution concept, a "white paper" (preferably unclassified) of your solution concept is due 7 July 1997. Additional Information: You may obtain copies of the 1996 CI MAP from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) for a nominal fee. For organizations having a DTIC account number, you may order the 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 may 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 96 MAP and the deficiencies in the 98 MAP by contacting the action officer, Lt. Bran Zivojinovich. at (617) 271-8298 or Sid Krimsky at (617) 271-4899 and submitting your clearances via fax to (617) 271-2380. Access is limited to those organizations that are qualified by the Defense Investigative Service (DIS) to receive, process, and store classified materials. Procedures: Anyone can submit white papers. White papers should be limited to two single spaced typewritten pages using "Microsoft Word" no smaller than type 10 font and 5 slides using "Microsoft Powerpoint" no smaller than 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 information submitted 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" 2.0 MB 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 you supply the following information with each paper: (1) Name of Company (or organization), (2) Point of Contact within the organization (name, address, telephone no., fax, e-mail, etc.), (3) Security officer within the organization (name, telephone, fax, etc.) if your white paper is classified, (4) Brief description of the operational need or deficiency (s) addressed by your solution concept, and (5) indication of whether you are requesting an opportunity to brief your ideas during the concept call. Briefers may request that only government, FFRDC, SETA, and TEMS personnel be allowed in the room during their presentations. Disclaimer: This information is 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. RFPs 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. Bran Zivojinovich. he may be reached at (617) 271-8298 or zivojinovi@icgw.hanscom.af.mil. An alternate POC is Sid Krimsky, (617) 271-4899 or krimskys@icgw.hanscom.af.mil.

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