Phillips Laboratory/PKSA, Directorate of Contracting, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776

A -- INTEGRATED SPACE TECHNOLOGIES DEMONSTRATIONS (ISTD) WARFIGHTER-1 SOL F29601-95-R-0037 DUE 101596 POC 1Lt Sheri G. Prestipino, Contracting Officer, (505)846-8501, Janice Olson, Contracting Specialist, (805)846-7601, Lt Col Gary Seigel, Program Manager, (505)846-4783. Integrated Space Technologies Demonstrations (ISTD) Warfighter-1, Notice of Contract Action (NOCA). The Phillips Laboratory Space Experiments Directorate (PL/SX) anticipates solicitation of an advanced space-based hyperspectral sensor demonstration--Warfighter-1. The solicitation will be released approximately 30 Aug 96. The Government intends to solicit this effort on a Full and Open Competition basis. The anticipated contract is expected to be $40M-$45M. The expected term of this work is to occur from 1QFY97 through 4QFY01 with two one year options to support additional on-orbit operations. The contractor must possess a TOP SECRET Facility Clearance and be able to safeguard information at the SECRET level. One major objective of the Warfighter-1 acquisition is to demonstrate and validate the utility of selected, evolving space technologies to address critical deficiencies called out in the joint Air Force Space Command and Air Combat Command Reconnaissance and Surveillance Mission Area Plans. The anticipated scope of Warfighter-1 includes the definition, design, and fabrication of a hyperspectral payload, integration and test with the selected spacecraft, space vehicle, followed by launch vehicle integration, on-orbit operations and algorithm development for target detection. The core of the Warfighter-1 payload will be a hyperspectral sensor with the capability to detect and geolocate targets, classify terrain, and provide cueing information for other sensors. The overall demonstration will test the utility of near real-time hyperspectral information to the warfighter. Additional features of the Warfighter-1 demonstration that are in the engineering tradespace include be on-board target detection and data compression, filtering and processing. The successful offeror will provide the payload, spacecraft, integration, launch vehicle, mobile ground station and any unique ground system hardware required for payload commanding, data acquisition and processing. An equally important objective is to explore new ways to field militarily significant space capabilities through leveraging of commercial assets. It's anticipated that Warfighter-1 will leverage commercial space systems to reduce the cost to the Government and demonstrate how complementary needs of the Government and Industry might be met. Therefore, detailed knowledge and participation by commercial space systems are required. To be included on the Bidder's List for the RFP, send a written request to: PL/PKSA, Attn: Ms Janice Olson, 3550 Aberdeen Ave. SE, Bldg. 592, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. Verbal requests for copies of the RFP will not be honored. REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE COMPANY POINT OF CONTACT NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, MAILING ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, E-MAIL ADDRESS ALONG WITH A COPY OF CERTIFIED DD FORM 2345. Firms already having submitted a written request to receive the RFP when released are already on the mailing list for the subject solicitation. Proposals in response to the final RFP to be released in August 1996 will be accepted only from companies that are on the QCAL list. Foreign companies are advised that they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S., Sec. 2751, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the QCAL may receive such information. Request QCAL certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 (1-800-352-3572) as soon as possible. General information only regarding this acquisition is available on the Phillips Laboratory (PL) electronic bulletin board system. Access to the PL Contracting Bulletin Board is available from the PL Home Page -- http://www.plk.af.mil/. This bulletin board is maintained by the Directorate of Contracting at Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM. Point of contact for troubleshooting is Ms Sandra M. Maes, PL/PKM (505) 846-5440. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors and potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Interested parties are invited to call Col James D. Ledbetter at (505) 846-4964. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman dose not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. For additional information reference Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information Synopsis both published 25 Oct 95 in the CBD and Draft RFP Synopsis published 3 May 96 in the CBD. For all information (contracting and technical), please contact either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. (0225)

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