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99 -- 99 - DECOY CONCEPTS POC Elmer Bonnell, Contract Specialist, 904/882-4685, Ext 139, Mike Jenkins, Technical Representative, 904/882-4089, or Maj Don Illich, Contracting Officer, 904/882-4685, Ext 134. Request for Information (RFI). The Aeronautical Systems Center's Weapons, Air Base and Range Systems, Product Support Office at Eglin AFB FL requests information on decoy concepts for fighter and helicopter aircraft and ground support equipment such as trucks and vans. Should your company which to respond, one estimate in each category is all that is necessary. Category: Airplanes(fighters), Type: AV-8B, AV-6B or F-18, Category: Helicopters, Type: AH-1, CH-46, CH-53, UH-1N, Category: Missiles, Type: Hawk Site, Category: Vehicles, Type: HMMWV (Hummer),M149 (Fuel Truck), M817(5t Truck), Category: Equipment, Type: Bull Dozer, Scraper or Road Grader, Category: Artillery, Type: M105 (Howitzer), M1A1 (Tank), Category: Shelter, Type: Military tents (various), Category: Personnel, Type: Individuals, Category: Storage, Type: Barrels, others. Decoys of interest to the USAF must meet at a minimum the following preliminary criteria: (1) Erectable in under 30 minutes, relocatable in 15 minutes by 2 personnel with orientation training only (2) Have a high degree of visual fidelity with ether active or passive thermal and RF capability (3) be transportable on the 463L loading pallet (4) can withstand 25 mph winds, (30 mph gusts) (5) be able to operate in environmental conditions such as low temperature, rain and light snow (6) be storable in a container in an out of doors environment without any weathering to the decoy (7) be made of materials resistant to mildew, UV light, oils, and petroleum products commonly available on an aircraft flight line (8) and be supportable at the unit level. If power is required, it must be 110 volt, 60 Hz with backup for 220 volt, 50 Hz power. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any industry input as a result of this RFI. This RFI does not constitute the solicitation of proposals, authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract, for the contemplated effort has been received and funds not as yet authorized or appropriated. The information you provide may be utilized by the Unite States Air Force in developing its acquisition approach and its Statement of Work. The amalgamated results of the program may be released to industry as a SOW at the RFP stage, therefore, it is highly desirable that data be received with unlimited rights to the Government. However, we recognize that proprietary data may be a part of this effort. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. Replies to this RFI should be made by 30 May 95. For technical information, contact Mr. Mike Jenkins, (904) 882-4089 Eglin AFB FL 32542. For contractual information contact Elmer Bonnell, ASC/VXO, (904) 882-4685 ext 139, Eglin AFB FL 32542. The subsequent action resulting from the evaluation of the provided information will be synopsized at a future date detailing the requirements desired at that time.( Not a Request for Proposal). (0094)

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