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16 -- GATM III -- MULTI-MODE RECEIVERS (MMR), HIGH FREQUENCY DATA RADIOS (HFDR), AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F19628-99-R-0009 DUE 081099 POC 1Lt Kevin Hobbs, Contracts Manager, 781-274-0729 and Maj Alfred Helm, Procuring Contacting Officer, 781-271-4951 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, hobbsk@hanscom.af.mil. This announcement serves as notice to all potential offerors that the Global Air Traffic Operations/Mobility Command and Control Systems Program Office, Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts anticipates release of Request for Proposal F19628-99-R-0009 for the acquisition of Multi-Mode Receivers (MMR) and High Frequency Data Radios (HFDR) and associated services, on or about 13 Jul 99. This acquisition provides for the purchase of MMR and HFDR system components, related support functions, and integration support for individual aircraft platforms on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) basis. The MMR's purpose is to provide multi-function navigation and landing capabilities for aircraft. The HFDL's purpose is to provide a high-frequency data communications system designed to support Air Traffic Control applications during long-distance flights over oceans or regions where there is inadequate VHF or satellite coverage. The solicitation will be made available on the Internet at the Hanscom Electronic RFP Bulletin Board (HERBB) Website: http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil/rfp.asp and by selecting the link "GATM III (MMR/Upgrade Kits and HFDR/Upgrade Kits)". Firms may request a paper copy of the solicitation by contacting 1Lt Kevin Hobbs at (781) 377-9301. Firms responding to this request shall indicate if they qualify as a small, small-disadvantaged or women-owned business. In addition, this acquisition will follow the procedures in FAR Part 12 and associated suppl ements and utilize full and open competitive procedures. A Draft RFP was placed on the above mentioned HERBB Website on 23 Apr 99. Comments by the Government to Industry questions of the DRFP are also posted to this site. 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, program manager, or contracting officer but to communicate the offeror's concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as the source of the concerns. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the selection process. The Ombudsman is Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, ESC/CO (781) 377-5106. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have previously been brought to the attention of the program manager and/or contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Furthermore, offerors are reminded and cautioned that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Address all questions to the Contracting Officer, Major Al Helm at (781) 271-4951 or 1Lt Kevin Hobbs at (781) 377-9301. The Government requests the offeror's proposal remain effective for 180 days following receipt by the Government. This announcement is not a RFP nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. Posted 07/13/99 (D-SN353379). (0194)

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