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16 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) REGARDING ACTIVE INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION (AIC'S) SYSTEMS SOL n/a POC Stephen C. Davis, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-2973/Capt Gary Henry, Buyer (937) 656-5514 This is a request for information (RFI) only. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes. Aeronautical Systems Center Reconnaissance Mission Area Group (ASC/RMAG), is seeking information on Active Interference Cancellation (AIC's) systems. Research is currently being conducted to determine whether there are existing sources available to meet mission requirements. Specific information requested includes: 1) active interference cancellation (AIC) approaches to address current airborne communications co-site performance restrictions; 2) techniques for frequency agile filtering or suppression of strong (relative to receive) in-band, hopped transmitted signals, with minimal receiver degradation; 3) Fundamental performance parameters such as dynamic range and noise figure capabilities as well as sensitivity information is desired. Cost, space, weight and power requirements along with maturity status of potential technology solutions is also requested.; 4) information on existing contracts, systems or components and/or statements of work to realize systems similar to the aforementioned in the commercial or military market place. Respondents to this RFI should identify whether they are a large or small business along with their company's name, address, telephone number and a POC. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such. Please provide the requested information not later than COB 30 Oct 1998. Facsimile (937) 656-4054 or e-mail (henrygl@rasg.wpafb.af.mil) responses are acceptable or may be mailed to: ASC/RAKP, Room 213, 2640 Loop Road West, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7106. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this RFI. No telephone requests will be accepted. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SYI, has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact Stephen C. Davis at (937) 255-2973. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095 or 255-5535. This is a Request For Information (RFI) only and all information received will be for planning purposes only. At this time, the Government does not anticipate the release of a solicitation; however, all responsible sources may submit information which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257211). (0274)

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