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16 -- MEDIA ENCRYPTION DEVICE DUE 022800 POC Contracting Officer is Steven W. Case,Enter phone number for point of contact. 937-255-3245 WEB: JSAF-Media Encryption Device, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/JSAF/JSAF.asp. E-MAIL: Steven.Case2@wpafb.af.mil, Steven.Case2@wpafb.af.mil. Background "This is a request for information (RFI) only. The intent of this synopsis is to survey the marketplace for potential sources regarding the area of interest set forth herein. This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes. The Airborne Sensors and Data Links Division (ASC/RAJ) of the Aeronautical Systems Center Reconnaissance System Program Office (ASC/RA), is seeking information on media encryption technology. This can be defined as encrypting storage media such as hard disks. A stand-alone device, independent of the operating system is required. This survey is being conducted to determine whether there are existing sources available to meet mission requirements. Specific information requested includes: 1) encryption approaches that are capable of meeting current airborne media security requirements within four months of contract award; 2) fundamental performance parameters such as, size, weight and power; 3) approaches that could lead to a future optimized unit [less than 84 cu. in., 2.0 lbs., 15 watts] capable of being remotely keyed; 4) samples of existing contracts, systems or components and/or statements of work to realize systems like the one mentioned above 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 by the response date. Facsimile (937) 656-4309, e-mail, or mailings are acceptable. 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. 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 communicatecontractor 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 the POC. 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. 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 01/27/00 (D-SN419437). (0027)

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