Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC/YV), Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Program Office, 102 W D Ave, Ste 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807

10 -- JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF MISSILE (JASSM) SOL F08626-96-R-0002 DUE 050196 POC Mary Reynolds ASC/YVK, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-4785, ext 3181, Jackie Leitzel, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-4785, ext 3182. The JASSM is a potential Air Force and Navy acquisition program envisioned to provide warfighters a low-cost precision strike standoff weapon system that will destroy the enemies' war-sustaining capabilities with a launch standoff range outside the range of the enemy area defenses. ASC/YV intends to award two contracts for the Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) for the initial phase, Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR), with a period of performance of two years. However, the Government reserves the right to make one or no award at all. Additionally, there is a significant opportunity for a cooperative development effort with the United Kingdom's (UK) Conventionally Armed Stand-Off Missile (CASOM) program. In the event the US Government enters into an International Agreement with the UK, certain award restrictions may apply as follows. The Government reserves the right to make an award under this solicitation either on a single sole source basis to the CASOM contractor selected by the UK or to the selected CASOM contractor as a directed source (regardless of the relative ranking) for one of the two PDRR contracts. There will be an option for Downselect to one contractor at the end of the PDRR period for performance of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD). The Government contemplates award of the JASSM EMD option to one contractor, however, the Government reserves the right to exercise options with both PDRR prime contractors or to make no option award at all. Additionally, in the event the United States Government enters into an International Agreement with the UK CASOM program, the Government reserves the right to award the EMD option sole source to the UK CASOM selected contractor, regardless of contractor's relative ranking. At the Call for Improvement before the Downselect period, the contractors will update their EMD prices and provide prices for Lots 1 and 2. The PDRR phase will demonstrate end to end performance of the system concept. During this period, performance will be at the contractor developed System Performance Specification (SPS) requirements level without violation of any key/critical performance parameters. This phase will demonstrate that both the system design and the critical manufacturing processes are sufficiently low risk to enter EMD. It will demonstrate the ability to deliver an affordable, producible and supportable system at or under the average unit procurement price (AUPP) threshold requirement. The offerors will define the EMD period of performance. This phase will include demonstration through test and/or analysis that the contractor meets all requirements as stated in the System Performance Specification and the ability to deliver an affordable, producible and supportable system at or under the AUPP threshold requirement. The EMD phase will produce a production representative system for operational test and evaluation, including combined Contractor-conducted Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (CDT/OT) on the F-16C/D and B-52H aircraft and will produce production proveout units to demonstrate all production processes and to support a required assets availability date of late 3rd quarter FY01. Finally, the phase will demonstrate military utility (operational effectiveness and suitability) through a successful combined Contractor-conducted Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (CDT/OT) and dedicated Initial Operational Test and Evaluation program that supports a low rate initial production decision in early 2nd quarter FY00 and a full rate production decision in early 3rd quarter FY01. The weapon system will meet the key/critical performance parameters of standoff range, mission/cost effectiveness, missile mission effectiveness, AUPP, integration and employment with the B-52H and F-16C/D (Block 50) aircraft, autonomy, mission planning, and weight and length as specified in the Operational Requirements Document/System Requirements Document (ORD/SRD). The Government will evaluate the offerors' approaches for implementing or justification for trading such other ORD/SRD requirements as aircraft compatibility and employment on all ORD aircraft, time on target, adverse weather, carrier operability, built-in-test, and useful service life. The Government will also evaluate the offerors' approaches for any other proposed threshold/objective requirements, including options for other Navy unique requirements. Potential offerors should submit responses to this synopsis to the Contracts Office, ASC/YVK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite l68, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6808, in accordance with Note 25. As stated in the Sources Sought Synopsis dated 27 July l995, ASC/YVK will issue solicitations to those prospective sources that, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have a potential to successfully fulfill this requirement as determined by their statements of capability. Closing date for particulars is l5 days from the publication date of this synopsis. FIRMS THAT RESPONDED TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS NEED NOT RESPOND TO THIS SYNOPSIS. This effort requires contractor personnel have clearance for access to TOP SECRET Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance, verification of NOFORN. Potential contractors have to possess the required certification and registration for STINFO export control by Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 800-382-3572, to receive the RFP. This certification is above and beyond the requirements for a security clearance. Potential offerors may obtain the certification by submitting a DD Form 2345 to DLSC. Firms should include STINFO certification status in their response to this synopsis. ASC/YVK anticipates issuing the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the PDRR phase on 1 Apr 96. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and is not construed as a commitment by the Government. ASC/YV will not accept collect calls nor telephone request for the solicitation. Please state the Firm's size (large, small SDB) in your capability package. The Air Force has established an Ombudsman 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 the use of the Ombudsman. ASC/YV invites potential offerors to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney, AFSEO/SK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865, (904) 882-9051, with serious concerns only. Direct all request for solicitations and routine communications concerning this acquisition to Jackie Leitzel, (904) 882-4785, ext 3182. Direct technical questions to Sharon Brooks, (904) 882-4785, ext 3047. (0053)

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