Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

15 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING UAV SYSTEM!! POC Contact, Amy Timmermann (301) 757-5901/Contract Specialist This is a market survey by the Navy Unmanned Air Vehicles Program Office (PMA-263) of the Program Executive Office, Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles [PEO(CU)] to determine the existence of sources who have demonstrated the capability to design, build, and manufacture a VTOL Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (VTUAV) system. The program office is considering various acquisition strategies to include commercial/NDI, competitive design, and a competitive fly-off. The program plans a new start in FY00, with IOC by 4QFY03. A draft Operational Requirements Document (ORD) and performance matrix summary of the VTUAV System is presently posted on the UAV web page at http://206.138.40.78/vtol. (Site subject to change in the near future; updated site information will be published in CBD) All interested parties are invited to access and download information from this site. The VTUAV System will be used afloat by Navy units and ashore by USMC units and will provide local commanders near-real time imagery and data to support Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) requirements. The VTUAV system will replace all Pioneer UAV systems for all tactical echelons, and add extra systems. The objectives of this market survey are to: Identify opportunities for using commercial items or services; determine the availability of existing non-developmental items; determine the capabilities for integration of an air vehicle with developed components; provide a basis for writing product descriptions and a statement of work; and develop an acquisition strategy, solicitation, and contract that take advantage of commercial practices and encourage competition. Respondents are requested to provide: a description of their VTOL system(s), which correspond to the draft ORD; an assessment of the systems' qualifications as COTS/NDI, modifications that might be required to meet ORD requirements; impacts on their VTOL systems due to the integration of the Government developed/provided components (e.g. TCS, TCDL, Versatron DS-12); data to be provided by the Government to facilitate integration of the Government developed/provided components; estimates (of cost and schedule) for both a fly-off competition and a design competition, followed by appropriate EMD, to IOC in fourth quarter, FY03 logistics philosophy (include as many of the ten elements as possible), related experience and products; and production capability for systems, per year. Written inputs are due not later than COB November 2, 1998 to the Program Executive Office, Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Air Vehicles (PMA-263), Bldg 2272, Suite 256, 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547, ATTN: Mike McLoughlin. This is not a request for proposal. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Technical questions may be directed to Lcdr. Liz Young, (301) 757-5829 and programmatic questions to Maj. Steve Waugh, (301) 757-5816. Posted 09/14/98 (W-SN249336). (0257)

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