ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROGRAM 2 The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is planning to acquire engineering services for the Advanced Technology Support Program 2 (ATSP2), which is a follow-on to the highly successful Advanced Technology Support Program (ATSP). A source selection method will be used to award an indefinite quantity contract covering a multi-year period estimated to be 5-7 years in duration. The aggregate program amount is anticipated to be approximately $700M-$950M and be awarded to an undetermined number of prime and/or teamed contractors. Contract award will be on the basis of best technical proposal, price and other factors considered. Price will be a secondary consideration. The purpose of this announcement is to obtain early industry involvement on the following acquisition topics; risk, solicitation content and to establish a potential source list. The second of two industry meetings will be held at McClellan AFB CA on June 16, 1998. For details regarding this meeting, including a map and directions, visit the web site identified below. The first industry meeting was held on April 21, 1998. The ATSP2 is a uniform technical and management approach that leverages advanced technologies to extend the life of weapon systems. Electronics support problems, such as, reliability, maintainability and diminishing manufacturing sources are solved through the development of form-fit-function replacements and the insertions and applications of advanced electronics technologies. The requirement covers both hardware and software and includes studies, analysis, design, code, simulation, prototyping, integration, testing, and limited production. The requirement also includes the development of viable methods of procedures for using available tools and resources, strategies for resolution of replacement alternatives, and for technical interchange in support of task accomplishment. An internet web page will be available for downloading files pertinent to the ATSP2 source selection. It is available from the DMEA home page at www.dmea.osd.mil by selecting the ATSP hyperlink at the bottom of the screen. An account and password will be required to access the ATSP2 Source Selection information. At this time, it is anticipated that the web page will only be used for downloading ATSP2 source selection documents and information to interested offerors. To obtain password and account information by email, respond with the information cited below to "atsp2pco@dmea.osd.mil". The offeror assumes all risks involved with the failure of delivery and the government makes no claims that email is secure for the transmission of proprietary information. Once received the government will handle proprietary information in accordance with normal practices. Interested offerors should submit a request on letterhead to DMEA/MEOP Attn: Larry Feldhaus, 4234 54th Street, Building 620, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1521, (916)643-2648 FAX (916)643-2992 not later than 10 calendar days after release of this notice. Interested offerors shall also send a brief (5 page limit) statement of their interest and pertinent capabilities. Briefings by interested offerors of their capabilities will not be accepted. Submission may alternatively be emailed to "atsp2pco@dmea.osd.mil" and must attach the request on letterhead. The DMEA does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request nor will DMEA pay for the information requested. Interested offerors providing

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