Cdr, AMC Acquisition Center, Edgewood Branch, Attn: STEAA-AP-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424

A -- MILLIMETER WAVE CAPABILITY SOL DAAD13-00-R-0006 POC Mr. Robert Foote, Contract Specialist, (410) 436-2515; Mr. Charles Comaty, Contracting Officer, (410) 436-2554 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/srs/amcac/index.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, robert.foote@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. The AMC Acquisition Center intends to award a contract to include the integration and installation of the Millimeter Wave Pre-Planned Product Improvement (MMWP3I) module into two large smoke generator systems, the M56 and M58A1. This effort shall also include the development, fabrication, test, and documentation of millimeter wave material used to screen in designated wavelenghts of the electromagnetic spectrum. The Government anticipates awarding a cost reimbursable contract. The following approach will be used to optimize the solicitation. Phase 1 will be a critical Pre-Proposal Conference for the design of the solicitation. It will culminate with the issuance of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase 2. Phase 2 will consist of receipt and evaluation of proposals through contract award. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on or about December 15, 1999 at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Conference Center, Bldg. E-4810, 8:00am-12:00pm. All interested parties who wish to participate are invited to attend. The purpose of the Pre-Proposal Conference is to involve industry in active participation with the Government's Integrated Product Team (IPT) in designing the terms and conditions of the solicitation in order to facilitate the use of the best commercial practices. In order to participate effectively in the Pre-Proposal Conference, it is strongly encouraged that you review the Draft RFP DAAD13-00-R-0006 "Millimeter Wave Capability", at the following Internet site: http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/srs/amcac/index.html and categorize cost drivers and identify inefficiencies that can be enhanced or replaced with commercial standards or practices. In addition, be able to establish, by consensus, industry standards and practices that can be readily incorporated into the resulting RFP to meet the Government's requirements. INFORMATION TO POTENTIAL OFFERORS/CONFERENCE ATTENDEES 1. Pre-Proposal Conference. Registration for the conference is mandatory. The following information should be submitted to Mr. Bob Foote, at robert.foote@sbccom.apgea.army.mil or faxed to (410) 436-4290 prior to November 24, 1999, with complete mailing address to include POC's name, voice and data telephone numbers, and e-mail address. The conference proceedings will be open forum in its entirety. 2. Reading Room. A reading room will be available beginning November 17, 1999 at the AMC Acquisition Center, Procurement Directorate (Bldg. E4455) APG, MD. The hours will be 0900am-1500pm, Monday through Thursday. Please call Penny Bullock at (410) 436-4271, at least 2 working days in advance, to schedule an appointment to view the reading room contents. Whenever possible, the data will be in electronic media format and made available on the Internet site. 3. Draft RFP. The Draft RFP will be released on or about November 17, 1999 at the following site: http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/srs/amcac/index.html 4. Phase 2. Final RFP is scheduled for release on or about January 31, 1999. This will be the controlling document for the preparation and submission of proposals. please direct all questions or concerns regarding this notice (with the exception of scheduling for the reading room or site visits) to Mr. Bob Foote, at robert.foote@sbccom.apgea.army.mil, phone (410)436-2515, or mail to AMC Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Division, Edgewood Branch, Attn: AMSSB-ACC-ED (B. Foote), 5183 Blackhawk Road, APG, MD 21010-5423. See Note 25 Posted 11/08/99 (W-SN398938). (0312)

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