ASC/YSDIK, B-2 Systems Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7221

16 -- B-2, IMPROVED BRU-44 PRODUCTION POC Noel Thompson, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-1898. The B-2 System Program Office (ASC/YS) intends to award a sole source contract to Boeing-Wichita for the production of 291 improved BRU-44s and retrofitting of 226 BRU-44A/As to update our current inventory of BRU-44 ejector racks. This production effort is a continuation of the previous development and production requirement. The current and improved BRU-44 designs are proprietary and are not releasable. The improved ejector rack shall have the same performance characteristics as the existing rack design. The B-2 Program has no aircraft available for additional Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) weapon separation flight tests and recertification. The Boeing design has been certified for use on the B-2. Non-availability of aircraft for certification will preclude any contractor from accomplishing recertification. The improved rack shall be compatible with the current rotary launcher and B-2 aircraft without modifications to either. It shall also maintain its current nuclear certification in order to meet mission requirements. Award by 1 February 1997 is anticipated, with deliveries to begin in August 1998. This announcement is for the initial effort which is anticipated to be for 5-years and will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This contract may include activities like production, kits/retrofit/initial spares, integration, installation, support, sustainment, and program management. Qualified sources must have an in-depth knowledge of the B-2, BRU-44 design and have the existing capability to perform all of the previously stated requirements by 1 February 1997. 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 useof the Ombudsman, Daniel L. Kugel, ASC Ombudsman, ASC/SY, 2475 K. Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, at (513) 255-5185, with serious concerns only. For subcontracting opportunities contact Mr. Steve Anderson, Boeing-Wichita at (316) 526-7759. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Lucy Castel, Contract Negotiator, ASC/YSDIK, 2275 D. Street, Suite 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7721 at (513)-255-1898. See Note 22 (0351)

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