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58 -- NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE(JPO), USER EQUIPMENT (UE) MINIATURIZED AIRBORNE GPS RECEIVER (MAGR) SOL F04701-96-R-0028 POC Technical Contact Point: Majonka Carbajal, (310) 363-0237; Contracting Officer: Lisa J. Vanderpoorten, (310)363-6360 The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) is identifying qualified sources interested in producing Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers and Receiver Mounts. The government requests your response not later than 15 days from publication of this notice. This announcement updates the previous announcements published on 29 October, 1996 and 26 February, 1997. The JPO anticipates awarding a single non-developmental item (NDI) contract for the production, test and delivery of GPS receivers. The receivers and receiver mounts must, as a minimum, be fully backward compatible (form, fit, and function) with the existing Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) radio frequency (RF) or intermediate frequency (IF) precise positioning system (PPS) sets and host vehicle mount configurations, such that present aircraft integrations are unaffected. The government desires a 10-year warranty. Award will be based on an integrated assessment using "best value" criteria. When the RFP is released, potential bidders will be encouraged to submit a proposal together with a production ready test sample demonstrating, through government testing, that their system is fully backward compatible. The government will consider enhanced performance and additional functionality per the technical matrix (at the case sensitive Internet address: http://www.laafb.af.mil/SMC/CZ/homepage/user/magr-fo.htm) that does not affect backward compatibility, as part of this best value acquisition. The contractor may accomplish this by a combination of delivered new functions and pre-priced, pre-planned product improvements. Adherence to the GPS Receiver Applications Module (GRAM) guidelines (per the aforementioned technical matrix) is required for the production sets to permit modification to meet yet to be determined DoD/NAS requirements. If compliance to the GPS GRAM guidelines is not included in a bidder's technical sample, the bidder will be required to detail in their proposal how an upgrade to GRAM compliance will be accomplished. The combined proposal and production ready test sample will be required to demonstrate that all requirements will be achievable by first delivery date with minimal risk to the government. A Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price (FFP) type of contract is expected, with a basic period (first deliveries in April 1999) and four annual production options (deliveries through March 2004). Acquisition streamlining principles will be used (i.e. reduced Military Specs, Standards, and Contract Data Requirements Lists). The schedule is currently anticipated as follows: Draft RFP release October 1997, RFP release December 1997, proposals/Production Ready Test Samples due 1 March 1998, contract award October 1998, and firm first delivery April 1999. Currently, the government estimates a minimum requirement for 257 units for deliveries in FY99-01, and estimates a requirement for 100 units for deliveries in FY02-03. For reasons mentioned above, this stated quantity has the possibility of increasing during the life of the contract to a maximum of 4000 units. Bidders will also be required to address how their proposed receiver could serve as the basis to upgrade existing MAGR platforms to meet yet to be determined DoD/NAS requirements. The program cost of the receiver including the costs associated with the contractor's qualification testing should not exceed the budgeted cost of the current MAGR ($25,000/unit). Interested offerors having the qualifications and capabilities to meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their ability to produce the receivers as described and submit the production ready test sample within schedule and cost. In accordance with national security direction, the receiver 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 and geographically located company. Foreign teaming, licensing and subcontracting is allowed; however, in order to comply with the above restrictions, participants must be clearly separated and auditable. A bidders' library will be established for interested offerors to review related GPS JPO User Equipment documents. An Internet web site for distributing information to industry and for requesting industry feedback is currently being established on the JPO homepage. This site will be in addition to and supportive of industry days. Future dialog regarding this solicitation may occur between the government and the respondents to this CBD announcement. GPS security devices shall be acquired in accordance with CZE 93-71A. 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 receiver 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 highly encourage any small business 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 Majonka Carbajal, SMC/CZUP, (310) 363-0237, or any contractual questions to Ken Bernard, Contract Negotiator, SMC/CZK, (310) 363-2938 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. (0204)

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