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69 -- PREDATOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE DUE 011298 POC For copy,, For additional information contact P. Cure/Rakbs/ [937]255-2981 The United States Government is planning to acquire Predator Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) multi-task trainers (MTT). The MTTs must replicate the current Predator Ground Control Station (GCS) software and hardware configurations. The acquisition will encompass the design, integration, test evaluation, documentation, installation and logistics for up to 8 MTTs at designated sites. The source will maximize use of commercial-off-the-shelf/non-development items (COTS/NDI), and commercial industry standards and warranties. It may be necessary to establish an Associate Contractor Agreement (ACA) with the manufacturer of the Predator UAV and one or more of the subsystem manufacturers to obtain basic performance data for manufacture of the MTT and update information required to maintain configuration of the MTTs. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for costs associated with this effort is requested. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SYI, 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. Plaisted can be reached at (937)255-5535. See Note(s)25. All information must be submitted no later than COB 12 Jan 98. This synopsis is intended for planning purposes to determine the options available to the Government. At this time, the Government does not anticipate the release of a solicitation; however, all responsible sources may submit information which shall be considered by the agency . No telephone requests. Only written or faxed (0358)

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