Contracting Section USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

58 -- AUTOMATED AIRCRAFT POSITION-REPORTING SYSTEM POC LCDR Frank Genco (202) 267-0194 This is a sources sought synopsis for information. The Coast Guard Office of Aeronautical Engineering is seeking potential sources for an automated aircraft position-reporting system. This system should be capable of complete global coverage to include the polar regions. If one system is not capable of meeting the full requirement then a combination of systems is acceptable. System must also be able to send text and graphics data from airborne aircraft to various ground stations with a minimum latency of less than 1 minute. This announcement is for information and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Information submitted should describe the contractor's capability and past experience in performing the described services and will be used to develop a source of potential offerors for possible future solicitation. Your response must be submitted within 30 calendar days from date of publication of this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation of the information submitted. All interested sources will receive a copy of the RFP, if issued. Address responses to Commandant (G-SEA), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW, Attn: LCDR Genco, Washington D.C. 20593-0001. Posted 12/20/99 (W-SN409909). (0354)

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