Orbital Sciences Corporation, Launch Systems Group, 21700 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, VA 20166

A -- ACCESS TO SPACE AS CO-MANIFESTED LAUNCH FOR EARTH ORBITING APPLICATIONS IN R&D, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION, AND EDUCATION. IFB TO SUBMIT OFFERS TO UTILIZE SHARED LAUNCH OPPORTUNITIES BEGINNING IN 1998 Due 013096. Technical POC Cary Pao 703/406-5227, FAX 703/406-3505; Contracts POC Ray Palladino 703/406-5423, FAX 703/406-3412. Shared Launch Opportunities for Co-Manifested Spacecraft and Experiments. In addition to OSC's dedicated launch manifest, shared flight opportunities on NASA and other government contracts are available to a variety orbits on Taurus and Pegasus launch systems at a rate of 3 launches per year beginning in 1998 until 2000. OSC invites organizations with potential spacecraft and experiments requiring low cost access to space on either a ``scheduled'' or ``space available'' basis launch are invited to indicate their interest by submitting a proposal. Interested organizations should indicate the following in your reply: spacecraft or experiment mission description; weight; dimensions; interfaces; firm or flexible launch date; and preferred and acceptable orbit range. Interested organizations possessing the capability to use these opportunities should submit their bids by NLT January 30, 1996 in order to be considered. Proposals will be evaluated and selected based on best value, mission compatibility with the co-manifested payload, and payload schedule confidence. Proposals should be addressed to Orbital Sciences Corporation, Launch Systems Group, 21700 Atlantic Blvd., Dulles, VA 20166, FAX (703)406-3412, Attention: Mr. Ray Palladino. It is the intent of this solicitation to culminate in definitive launch agreements by March 1996. (335)

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