SMC/CZK, Global Positioning System, 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613, El Segundo, Ca 90245-5500

58 -- DEFENSE ADVANCED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER (DAGR). ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEB SITE AND INDUSTRY DAYS POC Contracting POC: Capt Michael Waggle (310) 363-6301. Technical PCO: Major Lisa Schleder, (310) 363-2925. Contracting Officer: Mr. Arthur Trader (310) 363-0092 WEB: click here to access the DAGR homepage, http://gps.laafb.af.mil/user/products/dagr. E-MAIL: click here to e-mail the contracting POC, Michael.Waggle@losangeles.af.mil. The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) project office, herewith provides the following information: There is an upcoming GPS Joint Program Office (JPO) DAGR Industry Days meeting planned. The JPO is considering a new acquisition strategy that would maintain competition throughout the production of DAGR. The approach under consideration is to compete on a regular basis for percentage shares of the production quantities between contractors offering Form, Fit and Function (F3) equivalent units. The goal is that these F3 units would be transparent to the user for operations and training. We solicit your input on this approach. We are particularly interested in feedback on the degree of standardization achievable, including implications for adapters and accessories, and the best method and timing for developing the F3 definition. Because of this possible change in acquisition strategy, the planned RFP release date of 2 April 99 will be delayed. The meetings will take place at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA starting on Wednesday, 24 March 99, proceeding through Friday, 26 March 99. Visitors must enter the complex through Bldg 110. The general briefings on Wednesday, 24 March 99, are scheduled for Bldg 120, room 1032, the GPS Conference Room. The individual sessions will be in the same room. The format of the meetings will be as follows: Wednesday, 24 March Morning (0800-1100) -- Information Briefings, (Potential Primes & Subcontractors) -- DAGR Program Strategy Presentation -- BREAK -- Question / Answer Session Afternoon (1230-1700) -- Individual Sessions, (Potential Prime Offerors) 1230-1430 Prime A -- Reserved 1500-1700 Prime B -- Reserved Note: Due to space limitations, we ask that each contractor bring no more than three (3) individuals to the general information sessions. Thursday, 25 March Morning (0800 -- 1230)-Individual Sessions, (Potential Prime Offerors) 0800-1000 Prime C -- Reserved 1030-1230 PrimeD -- Reserved Friday, 26 March Morning (0800 -- 1230)-Individual Sessions, (Potential Prime Offerors) 0800-1000 Prime E 1030-1230 Prime F As in the past, the individual sessions will be handled on a "first come, first served" basis. The format of the discussion will be left entirely to the potential prime offeror, and there is no limit to the number of personnel you may include in the meeting. At this time we do not anticipate any of the meetings will be classified. If during the individual sessions you foresee the need to discuss classified topics please inform Misty Honeywell. Also, we would like everyone to send a list of the people who plan to attend both the general and the individual sessions to Misty Honeywell via e-mail, Misty.Honeywell@LOSANGELES.AF.MIL. Visitor / clearance information should be faxed/mailed to: Mr. Ken Zebal 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613 Los Angeles AFB El Segundo, CA 90245-5500 Phone: (310)363-1138, Fax: (310)363-3844 Please fax any technical questions to Major Schleder, SMC/CZUP, or any contractual questions to Capt Michael Waggle, SMC/CZK, at (310) 363-3844. Written questions may be submitted to SMC/CZK, Los Angeles AFB, 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613, El Segundo, CA 90245-5500, Attn: Capt Michael Waggle. The DAGR public web page address has changed to http://gps.laafb.af.mil/user/products/dagr. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of information submitted nor otherwise pay for information solicited. Also, be advised that an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during the planning phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the System Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but to assist in communicating offeror 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 or inthe source selection process. The Ombudsman, Mr. Les Bordelon, can be reached at (310) 363-3818. See Note 26. Posted 03/16/99 (W-SN309301). (0075)

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