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A -- HULL HYDROCODE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL MNK 97-009 POC Contact Amy Spielman, Contracting Specialist, at (904) 882-2872, or Jean Pulley, Contracting Officer, at (904) 882-2873. Research and Development sources are being sought to provide developmental applications of the HULL Hydrocode for Wright Laboratory, Armament Directorate, Eglin AFB, FL. The contractor will be tasked with the HULL code in the following areas: (1) expanding, modifying, and maintaining the hydrocode on sponsor chosen computer facilities (current requirement is for the Cray Y-MP and a Silicon Graphics System), (2) exercising the code to model a wide variety of conventional warhead designs and warhead/penetrator phenomena, (3) providing consultative support in assessing conventional warhead designs and performing warhead technology studies, (4) performing conventional warhead test planning and data reduction, and (5) experimental testing at contractor's facilities or sponsor's test range for the verification of explosive and fracture models to be included in the hydrocode. The testing and computational support must be performed locally. The contractor will need sled test capabilities, and a bulk modules test for live explosives. Expected task titles are as follows: (1) HULL Hydrocode Maintenance, (2) High Explosive Research and Development Support, (3) Hard Target Smart Fuze Support, (4) Development of EFP Design and Control Criteria, and (5) Smart Submunition Design, (6) Warhead Design, (7) Penetrator Case and Fuzewell Design. Models incorporated into the code would first have to be tested on contractor's test range facility or on sponsor provided facility on Eglin AFB. Such experimental work must be addressed in the submittal of particulars. Sources will be expected to: (1) possess a current license of HULL or be willing to obtain one, (2) demonstrate capability to maintain and apply HULL hydrocode using Eglin AFB facilities, (3) demonstrate capabilities to modify existent HULL hydrocode by inclusion of new model developments, code architecture (programming theory), or altered equations in order to achieve acceptable performance in the applications required, (4) demonstrate technical competence and experience in the area of conventional warhead design through the use of hydrocodes, models and techniques other than hydrocodes, and actual testing and test data reduction, (5)possess 10 years experience in problem-solving using HULL, and (6) explain in reasonable detail the steps the technical contact will take to ensure efficient and quick response to task managers needs. The anticipated contract will have a duration of 3 years with 2 one-year options (total of 5 years). The anticipated level of effort is 2 man years per year. SECRET security clearances are required for contract performance. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn: Amy M. Spielman. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact, Mr. Greg Glenn, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-4212. For contractual information contact Amy M. Spielman or Melissa A. Straughn, WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5320, (904) 882-4294. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. After statements of compatibility have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively (Size standard is 500, SIC Code 8731). The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors and potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. All potential offerors should use established channels to voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. 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 selection decision. Interested parties should direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to Amy M. Spielman, Contract Specialist, E-Mail spielman@eglin.af.mil, (904) 882-4294, ext 3411, or Melissa A. Straughn, Contract Specialist, E-Mail johnsma@eglin.af.mil, (904) 882-4294, ext 3405, both at WL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. The telefax number is (904) 882-9599. 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. These serious concerns only may be directed to the Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney at (904) 882-9051. (0332)

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