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58 -- NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO), USER EQUIPMENT (UE) MINIATURIZED AIRBORNE GPS RECEIVER (MAGR) SOL F04701-96-R-0028 POC Technical Contact Point: Mr. John Ruggiero, (310) 363-6496; Contracting Officer: Lisa J. Vanderpoorten, (310) 363-6360 The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) is identifying qualified sources interested in producing the Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (MAGR) and MAGR mounts. The government requests your response not later than 15 days from publication of this notice. This announcement rescinds the previous announcement published on 29 Oct 96 stating the intent to acquire a Build-to-Print MAGR. The JPO anticipates awarding a single, non-developmental item (NDI) production contract for the build, test, and delivery of MAGR receivers. The MAGR receivers and MAGR mounts must, as a minimum, be fully backward compatible (form, fit, and function) with the existing MAGR radio frequency (RF) or intermediate frequency (IF) precise positioning system (PPS) sets and host vehicle mount configurations, such that present aircraft integrations are unaffected. The MAGR receivers must also be compatible with current MAGR (field) reprogramming equipment. The government desires a 10-year failure-free warranty to negate the need for depot repair. Award will be based on an integrated assessment using "best value" criteria. When the RFP is released, potential bidders will be encouraged to submit a proposal and a technical sample demonstrating, through government testing, their system is fully backward compatible. The government will entertain enhanced performance and additional functionality that does not affect backward compatibility, as part of this best value acquisition. The contractor may accomplish this by a combination of delivered new functions, pre-planned product improvements, and priced options. Open architecture via the GPS receiver applications module (GRAM) is required for the production sets to permit modification to meet anticipated future DoD/NAS requirements. If a GPS GRAM is not included in a bidder's technical sample, the bidder will be required to detail in their proposal how an upgrade to GRAM will be accomplished. Bidders will also be required to address how their proposed MAGR could serve as the basis to modify two thousand existing MAGRs to meet anticipated future DoD/NAS requirements. The proposal and technical sample will be required to demonstrate that all requirements will be achievable by first delivery date with minimal risk to the government. A firm-fixed-price (FFP) type of contract is expected, with a basic period (first deliveries in April 1999) and four options. The schedule is currently anticipated as follows: Draft RFP release July 1997, RFP release September 1997, proposals/Technical Samples due November 1997, contract award March 1998, first delivery April 1999. Currently, the government estimates a requirement for 450 -- 550 units for deliveries in FY99-01, and estimates a requirement for 100 units for deliveries in FY02-03. For reasons mentioned above, this stated quantity has the possibility of increasing during the life of the contract. Acquisition streamlining principles will beused (i.e. reduced Military Specs, Standards, and Contract Data Requirements Lists). The program cost of the MAGR plus costs associated with qualification testing should not exceed the budgeted cost of the current MAGR ($25,000/unit). Interested offerors having the qualifications and capabilities to meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their ability to submit the technical sample within schedule. In accordance with national security direction, the MAGR acquisition will have some restrictions for foreign-owned company participation. The foreign design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or maintenance of hardware elements directly associated with cryptographic hardware or software will not be allowed. These aspects must be totally accomplished by a US owned company. This will require the contract to be awarded to a US firm. Foreign teaming, licensing and subcontracting is allowed; however, in order to comply with the above restrictions, participants must be clearly separated and auditable. Auxiliary output chips (AOC) with precise positioning service security module (PPSSM) are available to interested and qualified manufacturers for MAGR design development on a restricted basis. Offerors may submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) which includes proposed teaming arrangements. Send SOCs to Lisa J. Vanderpoorten with a copy of the SOC cover letter to SMC/BC, 155 Discoverer Blvd., Suite 2017, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California 90245-4692. A bidders' library will be established for interested offerors to review related GPS JPO User Equipment documents. Qualified offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance and approved classified material storage container(s) in order to receive and store classified portions of the MAGR specification. The government plans to host a presolicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP. Offerors must indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business concern under Standard Industrial Classification Code 8731. We encourage any small business having the capability to provide such effort to participate. 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 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 or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Leslie Bordelon at (310) 363-3818. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. 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. Potential offerors may direct any technical questions to John A. Ruggiero, SMC/CZUP, (310) 363-6496, or any contractual questions to Ken Bernard, Contract Negotiator, SMC/CZK, (310) 363-2938 or via fax number (310) 363-3844. Written responses shall be submitted to SMC/CZK, 2435 Vela Way, Suite 1613, LAAFB, CA 90245-5500, Attn: Ken Bernard, NOT LATER THAN 15 days from publication of this notice. See Note 26.***** (0055)

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