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A -- GPS SYSTEM LEVEL ARCHITECTURE SOL PRDA 96-34 POC Technical Contact Point: Ms Mary Guyse, (310)363-2619; Contracting Officer: Ms CC Coleman, (310)363-6360. The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) is seeking potential offerors for the Navigation Warfare Program (NAVWAR) to develop a systems- level solution that will PROTECT the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Allies operational use of GPS during times of conflict, while PREVENTING use of GPS by adversaries. The goals of this program are to implement acquisition streamlining initiatives, reduce system costs, stimulate competition, reduce Government oversight and solve emerging requirements by stimulating and encouraging technical innovation. The objective is to achieve these goals by selecting a prime contractor to design, develop, implement, and support an integrated NAVWAR architecture. The NAVWAR program is ultimately anticipated to include three phases: Evaluation, Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD), and Production. Funding is only available for the Evaluation phase at this time. The objective of the Evaluation Phase is to create a system-level architecture, to be developed in 1998-2000 and implemented in the 2001-2006 time frame. The Evaluation phase objectives will be met when: 1) an integrated system level architecture involving the satellite signal in space, all DoD user equipment (to include munitions), and a prevention capability are defined, 2) performance requirement thresholds and objectives are recommended, and 3) a business strategy that identifies how the system-level architecture will be implemented is provided. At a minimum, the strategy must address how, throughout the life of the system, competition will be fostered, cost reduction will be pursued and controlled, emerging technologies will be pursued and incorporated, and user equipment and prevention assets will be economically and logistically supported. This Evaluation phase will be solicited using Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) procedures (published approximately Apr 96). The Government may award one or more contracts for this phase and cost-sharing may be considered. Contract award for the Evaluation phase is anticipated for Aug 96 with data deliveries in Aug 97. During the Evaluation phase, the Government will formulate a detailed acquisition strategy for the remainder of the program, including competitive source selection. The objective of the EMD phase is to develop and demonstrate prevention and protection equipment. Contract award for the EMD phase is currently anticipated for Jan 98, with a period of performance concluding in FY 2000. This is anticipated to be followed by a production phase in FY 2000 based on firm requirements. Those offerors having applicable interest, qualifications, capability and background must submit clear and convincing documentation that demonstrates their ability to meet the objectives of the Evaluation phase. Qualified offerors should possess a Secret facility clearance and approved classified material storage container(s) in order to receive and store classified portions of Government-Furnished Information (GFI). This acquisition requires the prime contractor(s) to be U. S. owned and controlled and on-shore. Off- shore subcontractors are authorized for non-restricted portions of the acquisition. Offerors must indicate whether they are a Small Business concern, use Standard Industrial Classification Code 8731 (1,000 employees). The Government will host an Industry Day on 9 Apr 96 at the Aerospace Corporation, 2350 El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 to provide potential offerors with a briefing describing the NAVWAR program objectives and the acquisition strategy. The meeting will begin at 0800 in building A8, Lower Level Conference Room. Seating is limited, therefore written advance requests for admittance are required. The briefing will be Secret and only U.S. citizens will be authorized. Submit visit requests to Hester Bing, Aerospace Corporation, telephone (310) 336-5038, fax (310) 336-6983. Requests should specify NAVWAR Industry Day. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals nor in the source selection process. The Ombudsman, Mr. Leslie Bordelon, can be reached at (310) 363-3818. Direct technical questions to Mary Guyse, SMC/CZUN, at (310) 363-2619 and contractual questions to CC Coleman, SMC/CZK, at (310) 363-6360. Written responses shall be submitted to SMC/CZK, 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245-5500, Attn: Capt Julie Wittkoff. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice. (0068)

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