ASC/CDSK, Bldg 11A, 1970 Monahan Way, Rm 136, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7208

99 -- AIR FORCE MODERNIZATION PLANNING PROCESS SOL n/a POC Stephen H. Ames, (937) 255-3164/Contracting Officer, Margaret R. Yarrington, (937) 255-7003 In support of the Air Force Modernization Planning Process (AFMPP), Aeronautical Systems Center's Development Planning Directorate (ASC/XR) is in the process of brainstorming ideas for potential solution concepts to currently identified and forecasted Air Force Mission Area deficiencies. Although ASC is leading this call for concepts, your inputs can have application throughout the Air Force. Several mission areas supported by ASC are already integrated with Electronic Systems Center (ESC), Space and Missile Center (SMC), and Human Systems Center (HSC). Deficiencies have been identified by Technical Planning Integrated Product Teams (TPIPTs) in the following mission areas and functional tasks: Air Superiority (Air-to-Air, Electronic Combat Theater Missile Defense), Aircrew Training, Special Operations (Provide Mobility of Forces in Denied Territory, Force Application, Psychological Operations, Aviation Foreign Internal Defense, Joint Air-SOF Battlefield Interface), Mobility (Combat Delivery, Strategic Airlift, Air Refueling), Air Base Systems, Air-to-Surface (Strategic Attack/Interdiction, Close Air Support), and Rescue. ASC/XR plans to use this Solicitation for Information to involve industry in providing potential solution concepts. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation. Participation is totally voluntary and will be uncompensated. All information and data submitted to the government must be nonproprietary and will not be treated by the government as confidential information. Interested industry participants can download/receive a package which includes: (a) deficiencies/needs by mission area and (b) the process for solution concept submission. To download or request a data package containing the operational deficiencies/needs and concept submission instructions, access the Wright-Patterson AFB Homepage on the World Wide Web at http://www.wpafb.af.mil. Once there, click on "ASC/XR Concept Call" and then follow the directions. The download option requires that you have access to the AFRL/ST secure World Wide Web. To obtain access go to the AFRL/ST Homepage at http://stbbs.wpafb.af.mil/STBBS/. Once there, click on "Secure Site Info" and follow the instructions to obtain access. You may also request the package by E-mail (ascxri@ase.wpafb.af.mil) or FAX at (937) 656-7889. Send mail requests to: ASC/XRI, Concept Call, Attn: Ms. Barbara Oldham, 2275 D St., Ste 10, Bldg. 16 Rm. 120, WPAFB OH 45433-7227. The MAJCOM deficiencies/needs are available to any government agency or US contractor who participates in the DoD Industrial Security Program. In order to participate in this solicitation for information, requesters must provide ASC/XR with: (a) mailing address, (b) CAGE code, and (c) a point of contact following the above procedures. Interested industry participants must contact ASC/XRI by 1 December 1997. Solution concepts should be received by ASC/XRI by 31 January 1998 in order to be considered in this annual cycle of the AFMPP. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors regarding this Solicitation For Information (SFI). 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 the Ombudsman, Mr. Michael S. Coalson at (937) 255-5535 ext. 232. Direct routine communications concerning this Solicitation for Information to Mr. Stephen H. Ames at the above ASC/XRI address and phone (937) 255-3164 ext. 3086. (0307)

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