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A -- DISCOVERER II : GLOBAL PRECISION SURVEILLANCE PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (PHASE I), DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SOL F04701-98-R-0045 DUE 101398 POC Point of Contact: Mr. Ron Poussard, (703) 526-1732(p)/(703) 807-0678(f), e-mail: rpoussard@jpo.org WEB: Click here to obtain a copy of the draft solicitation, www.laafb.af.mil/special_interest/disc2/d2.html. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer, rpoussar@jpo.org. The Discoverer II Program is an Air Force, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) joint initiative to develop and demonstrate an affordable space-based radar (SBR) with Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging capabilities that will revolutionize reconnaissance, surveillance and precision geolocation support to the tactical warfighter. This announcement augments the previous Discoverer II Program Briefing to Industry special notice issued on 29 May 98. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplements. The SIC Code is 8731- Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles. The Discoverer II Joint Program Office (JPO) is planning to solicit proposals for Phase I of the Discoverer II demonstration program. Multiple Phase I system integration contracts are expected to be awarded by January 1999. Phase I will entail trade studies and initial Discoverer II prototype, Objective System Designs and risk reduction efforts. Phase II of the demonstration program will encompass final system design, fabrication, launch, and the conduct, in FY04, of a one-year on-orbit demonstration of two Discoverer II GMTI/SAR satellites. The JPO intends to award Phase I contracts only to those offerors who have the interest and capability to perform in the role of "prime" system integrator for the Phase II effort. The draft solicitation for Phase I will be available for review and comment on or about 28 September 1998. Prospective offerors may obtain a copy of the draft solicitation by accessing the Discoverer II homepage. The URL is www.laafb.af.mil/special_interest/disc2/d2.html. Prospective prime/system integrator offerors should contact the POC to obtain an additional limited distribution attachment. Comments on the draft solicitation should be submitted via e-mail to the POC NLT 16 Oct 98. If desired, prospective prime offerors may contact the POC to schedule an appointment to provide direct feedback. The Discoverer II JPO will host an Industry Day on or about 4 Nov 98 to inform industry of refinements in Government acquisition planning related to the Discoverer II demonstration program, and to afford industry a final opportunity to provide comments on the draft solicitation. A forthcoming CBD announcement will provide details and registration instructions. The final solicitation is expected to be released in mid to late Nov 98. All responsible sources will be given the opportunity to submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. 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 Mr. Leslie Bordelon at (310) 363-3818. Potential offerors may direct questions concerning this notice to Mr. Ron Poussard, Contracting Officer, Discoverer II Joint Program Office, (703) 526-1732, e-mail: rpoussar@jpo.org or via fax number (703) 807-0678. See Note 26 Posted 09/29/98 (W-SN256209). (0272)

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