INDUSTRY DAY MEETING ON 3 AUGUST 1999 FOR DOD COMMERCIAL KA-BAND SATCOM INITIATIVE This announcement references and amplifies the 11 September 98 Request for Information entitled "Commercial Ka-Band Satellite Communications," that sought information from all sources regarding potential future commercial Ka-Band satellite communications capabilities. In support of the DoD Commercial Ka-Band Satellite Communications Initiative, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (C3ISR and Space Systems) has established a joint spectrum management working-level integrated product team (WIPT). The WIPT, chaired by the Naval Electromagnetic Spectrum Center (NAVEMSCEN), has been chartered to address all spectrum-related issues pertaining to existing and planned commercial Ka-Band satellite systems and their potential to satisfy DoD communications requirements. NAVEMSCEN will host an industry-wide meeting on 3 August from 0900 -- 1230 in Alexandria, Virginia. The purpose of this meeting is to establish contact with industry spectrum managers and to determine the degree to which commercial Ka-Bandsatellite communications service providers are willing to engage national and international regulatory entities for the purpose of providing DoD-assured access to their systems/services. Information regarding Ka-Band Satellite Communications can be found at http://www.jmcoms.org/CommercialSatCom/jointka/. The meeting will be held in Alexandria, Virginia at the Hoffman Building, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Hoffman I, Suite 1202, Alexandria, VA 22331-1400. Pre-registration is required for admittance to the meeting. To register and request directions, please contact Mr. Darryl Smith, (703) 325-2804 or Mr. Eric Kinsinger, (619) 209-6394 by close of business 30 July 1999. Due to limited seating, participation will be limited to two (2) representatives per organization. The Government reminds industry that the DoD Ka-Band Satellite Communications Initiative is solely a "market research" initiative at this time. Nothing said or implied during the industry-wide spectrum WIPT meeting or the RFI process in general shall be construed to commit the Government to any further action or particular course of action on this initiative. Furthermore, nothing said or implied during this process shall in any way obligate the Government to contract with or otherwise enter into any agreement with any particular industry participant or participants. Any actions taken by an industry participant, or any resources expended by an industry participant as a result of these discussions or the RFI process, are solely at the risk and expense of the participant. The Government shall not be liable for those actions or expenses. WEB: Click here to access the SPAWAR Business Opportunities, http://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, tuk@spawar.navy.mil. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358231).

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