ASC/RAK, 2640 Loop Road West, Building 557, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7106

16 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) REGARDING A SYSTEM INTEGRATION (SI) ACTIVITY FOR AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS SOL n/a POC Stephen C. Davis, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-2973 Aeronautical Systems Center's Reconnaissance Systems Program Office (ASC/RA), is seeking information and industry concepts pertaining to establishing a System Integration (SI) activity for airborne reconnaissance system development, system baseline migration, and system upgrade. The purpose for establishing an SI activity is to achieve a well-coordinated system of systems engineered migration plan that captures all subsystems responsible for tasking through exploitation. The SI activities, as currently envisioned, would encompass end-to-end system wide testing, information quality assurance, high-level configuration change process, and system engineering planning that includes assessing impact of changes across multiple segments. Ideally, the SI concepts submitted in response to this RFI would be able to be augmented to incorporate a tightly coupled airborne surveillance capability and account for space based capabilities available as intelligence/surveillance assets. The result of a well-engineered system of systems would be a more synergistic combination of air and space assets to meet the objectives outlined in the Air Force Strategic Plan available on the internet at http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/vol1htm.htm The government is not requesting information regarding the suitability of specific contractors for the role, but is requesting information regarding the potential roles an independent SI contractor could perform. 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. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure by the government. Copies of both a draft System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and draft Configuration Management Plan (CMP) are available upon request. Contractor requests for the draft SEMP and CMP are required, in writing, by 30 Jan 99 No telephone requests will be accepted. All information must be submitted not later than 28 Feb 99. The preferred method for transmitting information is via electronic mail, but facsimiles are acceptable. E-mail davissc@rasg.wpafb.af.mil or facsimile (937) 656-4054. Responses may also be mailed to: ASC/RAKP, 2640 Loop Road West, Building 557, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7106, Attn: Mr. Stephen C. Davis. Programmatic and technical questions for this RFI may be directed to Capt Chuck Beams, (937) 255-4084, beamescl@rasg.wpafb.af.mil. See Note(s) 26 This is a Request For Information (RFI) only and all information received will be for planning purposes only. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with responses to this RFI. At this time, the government does not anticipate the release of a solicitation; however, all responsible sources may submit information that shall be considered by the agency. See Note(s) 26. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288482). (0015)

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