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16 -- THEATER AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM (TARS) USN/USMC PRODUCTION EO SENSOR (MAEO SENSOR) SOL F33657-96-C-6502 POC Mark D. Bennington, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-5706/Stephen C. Davis, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-2973 TARS is a podded reconnaissance sensor suite designed for under-the-weather, medium to high threat, daytime imagery collection. The mid-bay sensor of the TARS pod is to contain a USN/USMC production EO sensor [ Medium Altitude Electro Optical (MAEO) sensor] as recommended in the Report to Congress on Medium Altitude Electro-Optical Sensor Requirements for the Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System (TARS). The mid-bay sensor will be optimized for the vertical and side/oblique axis. The ultimate program goal for TARS is to obtain all weather, day/night reconnaissance capability, with a resolution of 1-3" spot size from a standoff range of 20nm at 20,000 ft AGL. A phased approach wherein resolution is improved in affordable steps toward the sub one foot resolution is acceptable. The sensor must not require any aircraft settle time after maneuvering before beginning imaging. A capability for moving target indicator (MTI) is desired. The mid-bay sensor's capability requires National Imagery Interpretation Rating Scale (NIIRS) 5 from 30,000 feet slant range. Power, size, weight and cooling requirements are as follows: 400W power, 4.5 cubic feet volume, 129 lb weight, cooled by forced air. USAF requirements are for six (6) each MAEO sensors for delivery to Lockheed Martin Fairchild Systems, Syosset, NY on or before 31 Jan 1999. Additional TARS information is available upon request. Mr. Michael S. Coalson has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact Stephen C. Davis at (937) 255-2973. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Coalson can be reached at (937) 255-5535, extension 232. No telephone requests. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements as per the authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). See Numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0308)

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