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A -- PART 3 OF 3, PRDA 95-04, MULTICOLOR INFRARED ARRAYS (MIRA) - PROGRAM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (PRDA) NUMBER 95-04 SOL PRDA 95-04 (C) POC Technical Point of Contact, Dr Paul LeVan, 505/846-9959, Contracting Point of Contact, Ms Gail Hamblet, 505/846-4987. F--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Anticipated Period of Performance: The total length of the technical effort for both the basic and option portions shall not exceed 24 months. The basic effort shall not exceed 12 months. The option shall be for the remaining months up to a total of 24 months for both the basic and option efforts. The contractor shall also provide for an additional three months for processing/completion of the final report. (2) Anticipated Award Date: The award date for the initial submission of proposals is estimated to be 01 Apr 96. Any awards for subsequent proposals will be on a semi-annual basis. (3) Government Estimate: The government anticipates approximately $3M for contract award(s). FY 96 funds apply to this requirement. No award will be made until FY 96 funds are received. If funding is not obtained, all offerors will be notified and the PRDA will be rescinded in the CBD. (4) Type of Contract: Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Completion. (5) Security Requirements: None. (6) Other Special Requirements: (a) International Trade in Arms Restrictions may apply. Offerors must have appropriate ITAR clearances. (b) Offerors may need to access or generate export-controlled technical data (see 10 USC 130) to perform the SOW. To be considered a responsible contractor under this acquisition, the offeror must be currently certified and registered by the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, Defense Logistics Services Center, Federal Center, Battlecreek MI, USA 49017-3084, 1-(800) 352-3572. The offeror is required to submit a copy of the certified DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement with their proposal. Failure to submit this certification may result in non consideration for award. (7) Government-Furnished Property/Contractor Acquired Property is contemplated for this effort. If your proposal incorporates requirements for materials, special test equipment, special tooling, and/or agency peculiar property, strong justification must be included which supports why it i in the government's best interest to provide each of these proposed property items. Each proposed item must reflect the applicable type of property category among the four acceptable categories shown above and how it meets the FAR 45.101/45.301 definition for each category. (8) Size Status: For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 1000 employees (SIC 8731). Firms responding should indicate whether or not they are a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, a large business, other small business, Historically Black College or University, minority institution, educational, or other nonprofit organization. (9) Notice to Foreign-Owned Firms: Such firms are asked to immediately notify the Air Force, point cited below, upon deciding to respond to this announcement. Foreign contractors should be aware that restrictions may apply, which could preclude their participation in this acquisition, with the exception of those from foreign governments who have an international agreement with BMDO or USAF in this technology area. Furthermore, foreign contracts are limited to efforts involving research, state-of-the-art studies, and engineering or technology studies that do not produce deliverable material, devices or systems that require Government test and evaluation for acceptance. PRDA CONTACT POINTS: 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 to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to address concerns during the proposal development phase of the acquisition. 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. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the ombudsman. For serious concerns only, potential offerors are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Colonel James Ledbetter in the Operations Directorate, (505) 846-4964. Information regarding the status of this project may be made available on STARS, the Phillips Laboratory Bulletin Board. STARS is menu-driven, incorporates modem settings ''8,'' ''1,'' and ''NONE' at (505) 846-5854. For help logging into STARS, contact Ms. Sandra Maes at (505) 846-5440. Questions in reference to this Program R&D Announcement shall be directed to: Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, PL/PKVC, ATTN.: Ms. Gail Hamblet, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773, (505) 846-4987. incorporates modem settings ''8,'' ''1,'' and ''NONE'' at (505) 846-5854. For help logging into STARS, contact Ms. Sandra Maes at (505) 846-5440. Questions in reference to this Program R&D Announcement shall be directed to: Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, PL/PKVC, ATTN.: Ms. Gail Hamblet, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773, (505) 846-4987. (0338)

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