ASC/SMYB, Attn: Contracting, 2145 Monahan Way, Bldg. 28, Ste 126, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017

15 -- EMBEDDED GPS/INS (EGI) SOL n/a POC Jerry Richardson or Sue Elliott, Technical Points, (937) 255-8423/Saundra Wieser, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-4059 The Common Avionics Directorate of the Subsystems Program Office is interested in determining industry capabilities for potential new users for an Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) in the years 1999 and beyond. Prospective sources must have an NDI EGI system that meets the requirements of SRD SME-EGI-92, Rev 4, dated 1 January 1997, with the capability to incorporate the unique integration requirements of the new aircraft and must have a DoD SECRET facility clearance. Integration onto a specific aircraft typically requires less than 10% modification (missionization) to the SRD compliant EGI for unique platform requirements. Efforts associated with this tri-service program include NDI EGI missionized integration units (6 months ARO), missionization (modification) of software and hardware for platform-specific interfaces, plus production effort, including missionized EGI units (12 months ARO), warranty, and contractor logistics support. All interested sources must submit a statement of capability which describes your NDI EGI system, your capability to missionize your NDI EGI to meet unique aircraft requirements, your capability to produce and deliver missionized integration units within 6 months and missionized production units within 12 months of an order, and your capability to support the EGI. Additionally, the SOC must contain your relevant experience in these areas, as well as, what testing has been accomplished on your NDI EGI system. Responses must include size status in relation to SIC code 3812, size 750 people. All inputs must be submitted to Ms Saundra Wieser at the address listed below not later than 30 days following the date of this notice. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns relative to this effort. 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. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the identity of his/her source of the concern. Serious concerns may be addressed to ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Michael Coalson, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 247 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, (937) 255-5535, Ext: 232 or at DSN: 785-5535, Ext: 232 or by e-mail at coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to ASC/SMYB(K) Attn: Saundra Wieser, 2145 Monahan Way (Bldg 28, Room 126), Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7017, (937) 255-8423, Ext: 3538. (0262)

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