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69 -- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES -- EA-6B WEAPONS SYSTEMS TRAINER (WST) DEVICE 2F178 SOL N61339-97-R-0028 POC Contact Tim Cichon, 407/380-4083, Shirley L. Eaton, Contracting Officer, 407/380-4093 This sources sought request was originally publicized in the CBD dated March 21, 1997 and is being resubmitted, in its entirety, with additional information highlighted in CAPITAL LETTERS. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED INFORMATION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS ADDRESSING THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IF APPLICABLE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED INFORMATION, AND WISH TO DO SO, PLEASE ADDRESS ALL ASPECTS OF THE FOLLOWING SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. FOR ADDITIONAL "DRAFT" INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE NAWCTSD WEB SITE AT http:/www.ntsc.navy.mil. THIS PROCUREMENT WILL UTILIZE A STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES VICE THE STANDARD STATEMENT OF WORK AND SPECIFICATION DEVELOPED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING A PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION (Contract Data Requirements List) TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT. The purpose of this synopsis is to identify interested and qualified sources for the procurement of an EA-6B training device. This announcement does not constitute a request for proposals. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is considering procurement of a training device WITH AN ANTICIPATED BUDGET OF $5,600,000.00. THE EA-6B TRAINER WILL BE UTILIZED AS A FLIGHT TRAINER WITH ITS PRIMARY FUNCTION BEING A TACTICS TRAINER. The trainer will provide refresher training to the aircrew of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft. The device shall simulate the crew stations of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft and will be utilized to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots and Electronic Countermeasures Officers (ECMOs) in those skills and techniques involved in EA-6B Block 89A aircraft normal and emergency modes of operation. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT A MAJOR PORTION OF THE EA-6B EFFORT WILL BE IN ELECTRONIC WARFARE SIMULATIONS. The training device shall provide training to the aircrew to maintain a high state of proficiency in operating the aircraft and aircraft subsystems, in executing normal procedures, in recognizing malfunctions and abnormal indications, in executing corresponding emergency procedures and in executing mission procedures in a realistic tactical environment. The training device shall provide for training in passive, offensive and defensive procedures, tactics and threat evaluation. Examples of training tasks are instrument flight procedures, departure/spin procedures, navigation, formation flying, defensive combat maneuvering, weapons delivery, all modes of Electronic Countermeasures/ELECTRONIC WARFARE operation and full mission rehearsal. The training device should provide a means for evaluating tactical procedures and maneuvers against specific threat environments. Trainee skills developed should include all systems modes of operation and proficiency in the use of controls and displays required by the mission objectives of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft. The training device should provide realistic simulation of actual conditions, excluding motion/vibration, and should link/network with other training devices for other platforms for coordinated exercises. The training device shall be located at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and shall be deployable and operable in standard military vans. The selected contractor shall be responsible for design, fabrication, integration, shipping, installation and testing of the device. Training device simulations shall be compatible with High Level Architecture (HLA). Commercial and Non-Developmental Items (CANDI) shall be used to the maximum extent practicable. No Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided. The contractor shall provide a complete training device consisting of hardware, software and interconnections. The contractor shall also provide a complete Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package to include spare, repair and consumable parts, maintenance tools, test and support equipment, technical and training documentation, and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). The applicable small business size standard is SIC 3699, 750 employees. Contract award is scheduled for MARCH 1998. Interested sources must respond by MAY 30, 1997 and provide the following information: (1) Whether they qualify as large, small or small disadvantaged business, and (2) whether the response to this synopsis is for sub-contracting possibilities or as prime contractor. In order to be considered a prime contractor offeror, the firm must submit information on management, engineering and production capabilities. Responses shall be limited to no more than FIVE pages. Brochures and marketing materials will not be evaluated. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of projects completed and in progress within the past five years -- SPECIFICALLY EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OR DESIGN OF ELECTRONIC WARFARE SIMULATIONS AND/OR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW ELECTRONIC WARFARE REQUIREMENTS, FOR WHICH NO IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE EXISTS, WILL BE MET. Provide information on specific work performed or being performed. Provide customer references and information regarding in-house research and development within the past five years. (2) Key personnel: Provide the names, experience and professional qualifications of any personnel who might be assigned to a key technical or program management position. (3) Facilities: Provide description and availability of any special facilities required for performance of this effort. (4) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. (5) A statement of industrial security clearance -- All interested parties who intend to participate as either prime contractor or as a key subcontractor must have current, active facilities and personnel clearances, as access to classified data will be required for the performance of this contract. (6) No facsimile or electronic mail responses please.***** (0141)

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