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42 -- DEVELOP AND PRODUCE AUTOMATIC DEPLOYABLE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (DFPS) SOL F08626-95-R-0235 POC Major Donald E. Illich, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-4685, ext 134. 17. The Air Base Systems Division of the Weapons, Air Base and Range Product Support Office (ASC/VXO (formerly ASC/YOC)) will be issuing a solicitation to design, develop, test and produce stand-alone, towable, automatic Deployable Fire Protection Systems (DFPS). Interested firms must be able to: (1) develop an improved flame detector with high reliability and immunity to false alarms, (2) qualify the system and the detector by performing a series of stringent tests in accordance the Prime Item Product Function Specification, SP95VXO-DFPS-01, (3) procure required components and parts, (4) integrate the parts and components into the total DFPS, (5) produce the DFPS to meet specified quantities, (6) perform inspection/acceptance procedures, and (7) deliver at a contractor-developed, Government-approved rate. Some specific capabilities of the DFPS are: (1) agent tank holding a minimum 500 gallons of aqueous film forming form (AFFF) pre-mix, (2) optical flame detection system for automatic system activation, (3) agent-driven, oscillating monitor nozzle, (4) pressurization and regulation/control systems for providing constant (AFFF) flow rate, (5) battery-powered electrical system with solar and multi-voltage adaptable AC charging sources, (6) built-in-test for system analysis, and (7) alarm notices. Firms are also encouraged to submit an alternate technical approach to the basic specification for a Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) involving a self-aiming monitor as part of the agent dispensing system mentioned under item three (3) of specific capabilities above. The alternate approach shall be limited to those aspects of the proposed basic design which are affected by the inclusion of aiming components which direct the monitor at the fire rather than in a predetermined area. The Government intends to acquire at least 24 DFPS units. This announcement indicates our intent to issue a formal request for proposals (RFP). A draft request for proposal (DRFP) as announced in our previous solicitation, YOK-94-18, will not be issued. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars to ASC/VXO, Attn: Major Donald E. Illich, 314 W. Choctawhatchee Avenue, Suite 104, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717. Firms responding to our previous solicitation will receive a copy of the RFP and need not reapply. This acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside (SIC 3569 and 500 people applies). Therefore, firms responding to this announcement must state that they are a small business concern as defined in FAR 42.219-1 and 52.219-2. An RFP will be provided to those qualifying firms responding to this announcement. To receive an RFP, written responses to this synopsis must be received by Major Illich within 15 days from date of publication of this announcement. Please reference solicitation number RFP F08626-95-R-0235. For further information, contact Major Donald E. Illich, 314 W. Choctawhatchee Ave, Suite 104, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717, telephone (904) 882-4685, ext. 134. Collect calls will not be accepted. CBD Numbered Note 1 applies. DONALD E. ILLICH, Maj, USAF Contracting Officer (0083)

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