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10 -- JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION (JDAM) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP) DUE 030498 POC Contact Audrea Majors at (850) 882-3525, ext 3124 for contracting information or Jim Galloway at (850) 882-3525, ext 3093 for technical information The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Program Office, ASC OL/YU, has been directed to begin planning for the implementation of an affordable precision guidance capability into the JDAM weapon system. In order to fulfill this direction, the JDAM program office requires technical support in the following areas: 1) Evaluating the warfighters' precision JDAM requirements as expressed in the Joint Operational Requirements for JDAM; 2) Reviewing current precision guidance technologies for potential JDAM application; and 3) Defining the weapon system interface requirements concerning the integration of precision capability onto the JDAM weapon system and related JDAM-aircraft. In order to be capable of providing this support, a contractor must have extensive knowledge of the JDAM weapon system design. At this time, the Government does not possess a JDAM technical data package. The contractor must also be able to complete this effort not later than 30 September 1998. Interested firms who believe they have the capability to perform this effort should respond with details of their qualifications and experience in accordance with Numbered Note 25. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether or not they are a small business concern or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-2, respectively. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Capability packages are due not later than 4 March 1998. Packages should be sent to: ASC OL/YUK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6807, ATTN: Audrea Majors. For technical information concerning this synopsis, contact Jim Galloway at (850) 882-4262 extension 3093. For contractual information, please contact Audrea Majors at extension 3124. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall 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 Col Timothy Kinney at (850) 882-9051.***** (0043)

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