Warner Robins ALC, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (WR-ALC/BC), Source Development Section, Attn: Tom Robertson (96A07), 180 Page Rd., Robins AFB, GA 31098-1600

58 -- REPLACEMENT OF THE AN/APN-59 RADAR, C-130 AIRCRAFT Contact Tom Robertson (96A07), Source Development Analyst, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1600, 912-926-6726. This is NOT a presolicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a MARKET SURVEY to provide a highly reliable and maintainable replacement radar for the AN/APN-59 Radar. Capabilities required of the new system include, but are not limited to the following: Increased reliability & maintainability; ballistic wind sensing; radar landing display aids; NVIS compatibility; wind shear detection; skin paint; mission computer updatability; and ground mapping modes. The radar system will integrate with the C-130 Self Contained Navigation System (SCNS) and be capable of displaying navigation and formation positioning information. The Air Force will minimize new development costs and improve delivery lead time by maximizing the usage of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/NonDevelopmental Item acquisition possibilities. A formal solicitation does not exist at this time. This survey does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Respondents to this notice will be sent a DRAFT Mission Needs Statement (MNS), a DRAFT Statement of Objective (SOO), and a Contractor Capability Survey. Contractors must provide a copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Data Agreement, with their request. Contractors may obtain a DD Form 2345 certification by contacting Defense Logistics Service Center, at 1-800-352-3572. The extent of foreign participation or level of security clearance required have not yet been determined therefore the release of information to foreign sources will be determined at time of request. Written requests should be mailed to WR-ALC/BC, Tom Robertson (96A07), 180 Page Road, Robins AFB GA 31098-1600, phone 912-926-6726, FAX 912-926-2929. The request should contain Company name, Address, Point of contact, Cage Code, Phone number, Size of business pursuant to Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3812 (750 Employees), and a statement of domestic or foreign ownership. Foreign owned sources should indicate the country of ownership. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. All requests for information must be received no later than twenty five (25) days from the date of this publication. (281)

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