ASC/SMN, Attn: Contracting, 2145 Monahan Way, Bldg. 28, Ste 239, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017

15 -- ENHANCED PERFORMANCE EMBEDDED GPS/INS (EGI) SOL n/a POC Technical Point of Contact is Sue Elliott, (937)255-4140, ext. 3540/Contracting Officer, Saundra Wieser, (937)255-5107, ext. 3538 The Common Avionics Directorate of the Subsystem Program Office is interested in finding source(s) to determine the performance enhancement potential of the nondevelopmental item (NDI), known as the "Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) or (EGI)." The Government is contemplating an EGI capable of achieving a free inertial positional performance accuracy of 0.3 nautical miles per hour (CEP) after a four minute alignment, while still meeting all other requirements that are set forth in the EGI's design specifications. All sources must have a DOD SECRET facility clearance. All interested sources must submit a brief Statement of Capability (SOC) which describes your particular expertise with respect to EGIs. Your statement must consider the degree to which your capability will provide credibility to your findings and determination. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from potential sources during the information gathering phase of this search for sources. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or of the Contracting Officer, but communicates the concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of their sources to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the identity of his/her source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the source's capability nor in the source selection process. Potential sources should use established channels to request information, pose questions and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. Potential sources with serious concerns only, are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Michael Coalson, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7642 at (937) 255 5535, Ext: 232 or at DSN: 785 5535, Ext: 232 or by e-mail at coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil. Responses and inquiries pertaining to this study are to be submitted in writing only and addressed to ASC/SMKY, Attn: Burton R. Ferguson, 2145 Monahan Way (Bldg28, Room 126), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017 or by e-mail at fergusbr@ntnotes2.ascsm.wpafb.af.mil (0210)

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