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16 -- B1B DEFENSIVE SYSTEM UPGRADE PROGRAM, BLOCK F, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT SOL F33657-97-R-0002 POC Capt Thad Kirchgessner/Contracting Officer, Betty Gillespie, (937) 255-5024 Directorate of Contracting, B-1B System Program Office, Attn: ASC/YDK. This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA). The B-1B System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical Systems Center, ASC/YD announces the B-1B Defensive System Upgrade Program (DSUP) is being conducted for the B-1B aircraft to enhance survivability during conventional strike missions. DSUP will result in an avionics suite called the Defensive Avionics System(DAS). The DAS will provide enhancements in the areas of self-protection, situation awareness, and integrated diagnostics. The DAS technical and acquisition trade analyses have resulted in an acquisition program that will utilize several non-developmental items (NDI) within the Department of Defense (DoD) inventories to meet the operational requirements of the Air Force's Air Combat Command. These NDI capabilities, combined with the Conventional Mission Upgrade Program (CMUP) on the B-1B aircraft, will be integrated by the Prime Contractor (Boeing North American Aircraft Division; formerly Rockwell International Corporation). The Electronic Warfare Subsystem will be integrated at the subsystem level by the Subsystem Integration Team (SSIT) under subcontract to the Prime Contractor. The baseline for the DSUP (CMUP Block F) modification is the CMUP Block E configuration. Block E is being developed in parallel with the DSUP. The purpose of this synopsis is only to update industry regarding the status of the B-1B Conventional Mission Upgrade Program. The Air Force is anticipating awarding the EMD contract in the third quarter of FY97 to Boeing North American Aircraft Division, Seal Beach, CA, using the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)2(ii), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." 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 proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Michael S. Coalson, ASC/SYI, WPAFB, OH at (937) 255-9279, ext. 232, with serious concerns only. Direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to Capt Thad Kirchgessner or to the Contracting Officer, Mrs. Betty Gillespie, at (937) 255-5024. Inquiries as to any future subcontracting opportunities shall be directed to Ms. Maureen Bennett, Boeing North American Aircraft Division, Seal Beach, CA at (310) 797-4562. See Note 22. (0100)

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