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A -- NATIONAL POLAR-ORBITING OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE SYSTEM (NPOESS) PRE-TSPR & TSPR SCHEDULE CHANGE POC Contracting POC: John McIvers, (310) 336-6940. Technical POC: Capt Jerry Artache, (310) 336-4143. Contracting Officer: Capt Ed Keller, (310) 336-3641 WEB: click here to download IPO's current schedule, http://www.laafb.af.mil/SMC/PK/NPOESS/rfp.htm. The NPOESS Integrated Program Office (IPO) plans to release a draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Pre-Total System Performance Responsibility (Pre-TSPR) acquisition in 2QFY99. The previous schedule for the Pre-TSPR phase, presented at the 21 Nov 1996 NPOESS Optimized Convergence briefing to industry, reflected our initial plan to make a DRFP available for industry review in Nov 1998 with an RFP to follow in Feb 1999. We now anticipate release of the DRFP in Feb 1999 and an RFP release in June 1999, with a minor reduction in the originally estimated period of performance for the Pre-TSPR effort. This schedule adjustment will allow the Government to refine further its Pre-TSPR/TSPR requirements based on additional studies currently being conducted. There is no change to the initial plan to conduct the TSPR down-selection in 2Q01. The IPO's current schedule is posted on the NPOESS acquisition home page at the following case-sensitive URL: (http://www.laafb.af.mil/SMC/PK/NPOESS/rfp.htm). Also, be advised that an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during the planning phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the System Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but to assist in communicating offeror concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendation 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. The Ombudsman, Mr. Les Bordelon, can be reached at (310) 363-3818. See Note(s) 26***** Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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