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13 -- FMU-152/B JOINT PROGRAMMABLE FUZE POC Ms Judith Gibson, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-8787, ext 3034, or Major Russell S. Reed, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8787, ext 3069. FMU-152/B Joint Programmable Fuze-The Weapons, Air Base and Range Product Support Office, Projects Division plans to establish prices for a low rate initial production (LRIP 2) unpriced options on the FMU-152/B Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract F08626-93-C-0022 for approximately 2000 FMU-152/B fuze systems. The FMU-152/B is an advanced fuze system which will provide safing, in-flight cockpit selection, and multifunction and multidelay arming and fuzing functions with hardened target penetration capability for Air Force and Navy use in a variety of warheads and missions. The FMU-152/B fuze system includes a fuze with an out-of-line safe and arm (S&A) feature, a FZU-55/B turbine/alternator power supply, associated power and interconnect cables, and a fuze retainer. The production of the FMU-152/B fuze system requires a substantial initial investment and an extended period of preproduction before manufacture. The FMU-152/B will support the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) program as well as existing inventory weapon systems. The Technical Data Package (TDP) for the FMU-152/B will not be available until approximately April 1997. The LRIP 2 will become a priced option by Feb 1996, and will be exercised by approximately March 1997. The delivery of the fuzes will be required in March 1998 through March 1999. The Air Force plans to establish prices for LRIP 2 options for a quantity of approximately 2000 fuzes and procure the LRIP 2 fuzes on the FMU-152/B EMD contract with Motorola, Scottsdale AZ on a sole source basis IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) (See numbered Note 22). The limited quantity of this LRIP 2 buy will be used to verify the technical data package and fuze system producibility. The limited quantity is insufficient to warrant the added expense of conducting a separate full and open competition to qualify a new source. Interested firms with the ability to demonstrate through testing a fuze system capability which meets the FMU-152/B system specification requirements, meet minimum acceptable operational performance requirements, the ability to perform the FMU-152/B LRIP 2 production, and meet the required delivery schedule may respond with a statement of capability IAW Numbered Note 25. Responses will be evaluated based upon knowledge of the FMU-152/B fuze system and the capability to produce and deliver a qualified fuze within the required delivery schedule. Responses to this synopsis should be received within 15 days of the publication date of this synopsis. Firms responding to this notice should indicate whether they are a small or small disadvantaged business IAW FAR 52.219-1 and DOD FAR 52.219-7000. Responding firms must have a secret level security clearance, and be export controlled certified, IAW DOD 5230.25. Export control certification may be obtained through the Defense Logistics Service Center, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412, telephone number 1-800-352-3572. This is not a Request For Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Colonel Daniel M. Tibbetts, ASC/SK, 205 West D Ave, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865, (904) 882-9051, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Judith Gibson, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-8787, ext 3034, or Major Russell S. Reed, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8787, ext 3069, Building 11, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 168, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. For technical information contact Mr. Joe Renshaw, Program Manager, ASC/LIW-A, (904) 882-4361 ext 3197. (0061)

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