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10 -- INDUSTRY DAY NOTIFICATION POWERED LOW COST AUTONOMOUS ATTACK SYSTEM (POWERED LOCAAS) SOL MNK-98-023 POC For contracting information, contact the Contract Specialist, John Hawk, 850-882-4294, Ext. 3414. For technical and programmatic matters, contact the Program Manager, Major Mark Hunter, 850-882-8876, Ext. 3209. WEB: click here to download contracting opportunities, http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/OPS/RFP.HTM. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, hawkj@eglin.af.mil. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Assessment and Demonstrations Division (AFRL/MNA) located at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, will host an "Industry Day" for the Powered Low Cost Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD). The conference will be held on 24 June 1998, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM central time, at the Base Theater, Bldg 1763 Memorial Trail, Memorial Lake Shopping Center, Eglin AFB, 32542. A synopses of the draft requirements for the ATD was published in the CBD on 28 January 1998 and can be found at http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/OPS/RFP.HTM. Additional information will be posted to http://www.wlmn.eglin.af.mil/public/contract/contract.html. Monitor these sites regularly for the latest posting of information as it becomes available. All aspects of acquisition streamlining will be considered for this procurement, to include the use of Other Transactions Assistance Instruments under 10 U.S.C. 2371 expanded use for prototypes (Section 845). The intent of the Powered LOCAAS Industry Day is to open communication between the Government and Industry by providing an overview of the program's requirements, obtain input from industry regarding the acquisition and conduct an informal market survey. A draft Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) will be made available during the conference. The LOCAAS team will be available for one-on-one discussions with potential prime contractors only following the briefing, as requested. If necessary, additional discussions may be scheduled for the morning of the 25th. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. 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 Lt. Col. Gary Libell, 850/882-2872. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. The established channel for routine communications concerning this acquisition should be directed to the contract specialist, John Hawk at 850/882-4294 ext 3414, e-mail hawkj@eglin.af.mil or the program manager, Maj. Mark Hunter at 850/882-8879 ext 3209, e-mail hunterm@eglin.af.mil. Advance scheduling for one-on-ones may be directed via e-mail to John Hawk. Please include attendee name (s), company name, address, and telephone number. Confirmation will be made by return e-mail. LORNA TEDDER Contracting Officer Munitions Contracting Division (0156)

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