99--Alaska Flight Service Modernization (AFSM)

This is a clarification to the previously issued Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) Appendix 5, Alaska Flight Service Modernization Voice Switch (AFSMVS) Requirements, was included in the Market Survey/RFI for information purposes only. The FAA plans to initially acquire an AFSM automation system only. A voice switch system for the three (3) Automated Flight Service Stations may be procured at some time in the future as a separate acquisition. To provide interested vendors an opportunity to learn more about the AFSM Program, FAA plans to host an Industry Day on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 beginning at 10:00 AM local time at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC in the Bessie Coleman Center located on the 2nd floor of the building. Questions are not required in advance however, vendors may submit questions or topics for discussion not later than March 24, 2008 to the Contracting Officer via email at contact@example.gov. All vendors planning to participate in Industry Day must submit a list of the names and titles of their company representatives to the FAA Contracting Officer not later than 12:00 noon local time on April 1, 2008. Vendors with foreign national employees planning to attend should complete FAA Form 1600-78 "Request For Visit By Foreign National", and submit the form with the list of names. The list of names and FAA Forms, if any, can be sent via email to Vickie Gordon at contact@example.gov. Additionally, any vendor desiring to participate in a one-on-one meeting with members of the FAA AFSM team must provide a company point of contact and the names of the individuals who will be representing their company at the meeting. The FAA CO will provide each interested vendor with the location and time for the exclusive meeting. All interested parties are advised that the FAA will not pay for any information or costs incurred or relating to submissions in response to this Market Survey or Industry Day.