ASC/FBXC, Bldg. 16, 2275 D Street, Ste 16, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7233

99 -- PRECISION TARGETING POD FOR F-16, BLOCK 25/30/32, AIRCRAFT SOL n/a POC Jean Hopkins, (937) 255-2503 x 4110/Thomas Tippett, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-4001x4075 The Precision Attack Targeting System (PATS) program is in the process of setting up a two day industry conference to be held at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio during the third week of August 1997. Tentative dates for the conference are 20-21 August 1997. Offerors are asked to restrict attendance to 4 participants. The intent of the conference will be to discuss the requirements and Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the acquisition of a targeting system for the Air Force Reserve Command/Air National Guard, Block 25/30/32, F-16C and D, aircraft. Reference the Sources Sought Synopsis published in the Commerce Business Daily, 15 May 1997. One-on-one meetings with the individual Prime offerors will be scheduled. These sessions will allow prime offerors the opportunity to brief the PATS team on initial management approaches. In addition, it is expected that prime offerors will address major concerns with the planned acquisition and provide innovative approaches for solutions. Major concerns of the government include, but are not limited to, affordability, risk management, total system performance responsibility, total system integration responsibility, subcontract management, associate contractor agreements, and contract structure. In order to adequately plan and schedule each offeror, it is requested that any interested prime offeror respond to this announcement by 15 July 1997. The response should include name, date of birth, Social Security number, and security clearances for people who will be in attendance. Responses should be sent to the PCO at: ASC/FBLK (T. Tippett), Building 16, MS 16, 2275D Street, Suite 142, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7233. Phone: (937) 255-4001 x4075/Fax : (937) 656-7220. If there are any questions, contact Jean Hopkins at (937) 255-2503 x4110. Information on exact dates, time and place will be announced as soon as possible. To obtain the latest program information, please access the program library at the following internet address: www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/pats/pats.asp. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Michael S. Coalson, ASC/SYI, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642 or Email coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil, (937) 255-9279, ext 232, with serious concerns only. (0183)

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