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18 -- WIDEBAND GAPFILLER SATELLITE PROGRAM SOL 04701-99-R-0065 DUE 041300 POC Brian Magazu, Program Manager, Phone 310-336-4102, Email brian.magazu@losangeles.af.mil -- John Hamilton, Contracting Officer, Phone 310-336-4748, Email john.hamilton@losangeles.af.mil WEB: WIDEBAND GAPFILLER SATELLITE PROGRAM, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=04701-99- R-0065&LocID=901. Notice of intent to contract on a competitive basis. The MILSATCOM Joint Program Office intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite (WGS) program. The Government intends to award a commercial contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. This program will provide X- and Ka-band satellite communications to augment the current Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and the Global Broadcast System (GBS) and provide a new two-way Ka-band communications capability. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released approximately 14 April 2000, with proposals due 45 days after RFP release. The source selection will be a full and open competition. The RFP will be available electronically on the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite website at "http://www.laafb.af.mil/SMC/MC/Advanced_Programs/". Hard copies will be sent only upon request to the contracting officer, Mr John Hamilton, at SMC/MCKB, MILSATCOM Joint Program Office, 2420 Vela Way Suite 1467-A8, El Segundo, CA 90245-4659. The proposed effort involves work at a classification level of SECRET and below. The following tasks shall be performed by the contractor: (1) Design, develop, and build up to six Wideband Gapfiller Satellites; (2) Design, develop, build and install the requisite control segment, including the Gapfiller Satellite Command and Control Element hardware and software, the Command and Control System -- Consolidated databases and mission unique software, and the Common Network Planning System payload model; (3) Execute a verification program; (4) Perform early orbit operations; (5) Provide system simulator; (6) Provide an electrical equivalent of the payload; (7) Provide training; (8) Provide sustaining support; and (9) Provide end-to-end system engineering. The proposed effort is contemplated to be awarded on or about 31 Oct 00 with the contract period of performance extending to 31 Dec 10. Questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Mr John Hamilton at 310-336-4748. Technical questions should be directed to Lt Col Brian Magazu at 310-336-4102. 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 the Ombudsman for this acquisition, Mr Leslie Bordelon, at (310) 363-3818. This synopsis is for information purposes only; it does not constitute an RFP and does not commit the Government to pay for proposal preparation costs. Information herein is based on the best knowledge available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding on the Government. The RFP will be released 15 days or more from the date of this notice. Posted 04/08/00 (A-SN442823). (0099)

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