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16 -- 16-AN/ALE-47 COUNTERMEASURES DISPENSER SYSTEMS (CMDS) SOL F33657-96R0001 POC John Vondenhuevel (513)255-2425 ext 3701; Contracting Officer, Lisa M. Adams (513)255-2425 ext 3699. The Electronic Combat Development System Office (ASC/LN) intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) No. F33657-96-R-0001 (formerly RFP F33657-94-R-0040) AN/ALE- 47(V) Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) Production Lot IV, with options for Production Lots V-VII, on or about 12 Dec 1995, pending passage of the final FY 96 Defense Authorization bill. The AN/ALE-47 CMDS RFP will be for full rate production of AN/ALE-47(V) Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) (to include sequencers for the ALE-40 consolidated clean-up (CCUP) effort), and complete systems. The government anticipates that a maximum of 250 systems may be required for each production lot. See 17 Mar 94 Sources Sought CBD announcement for a complete program description. This action has been 100% set-aside for Small Business participation only. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Interested firms not currently on the source list may request a copy of the RFP by writing to the above address or by facsimile machine via FAX number (513) 255 3745. No telephone requests will be accepted. A Presolicitation Conference will be held at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH on 12 Dec 95. Additional information concerning the conference can be obtained by contacting the Mr. Bob Kerr, at (513) 255-3942 x3681. This solicitation is NOT OPEN TO FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS AS A PRIME. Foreign-owned U.S. companies are not considered foreign companies. Release of classified technical data to foreign-owned U.S. companies and their receipt of any classified information is dependent on the type of facility security clearance under which the company is operating. The AN/ALE-47(V) CMDS program office has established a Technical Library which will remain open through contract award. Rules and procedures for potential offeror use of the library have been established and can be obtained by contacting the program office. A copy of the draft RFP and other pertinent information are available for review on the Wright-Patterson Preaward Information Exchange System (PIXS). Access to the system can be gained via modem at (513) 476-7217 or by Teleeting to PIXS.wpafb.af.mil (129.48.120.143). If you need further information on accessing the PIXS system call Lt Phil Izenson at (513) 255-3148 ext3691. 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 contacts ASC's Ombudsman, ATTN: Col Robert C. Helt, ASC/CY Bldg. 2041, 2511 L St., Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7303, at (513) 255-1427 with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to ATTN: Ms. Lisa M. Adams, Contracting Officer, ASC/LNWQ, Bldg. 28, Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017, at (513) 255-2425 Ext 3699, Fax # (513) 476-4598. (0345)

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