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R -- ICBM SOL F42610-97-R-0103 DUE 081197 POC For copy, Charlotte Dayton/Lmke/[801]777-0905, For additional information contact Charlotte Dayton/Lmke/[801]777-0905 The ICBM System Program Office (SPO) is conducting a Source Selection to convert from the Associate Contractor concept of weapons system life cycle management for the Minuteman and Peacekeeper weapons systems, with the government as the integrator; to a single prime contractor responsible for weapons systems integration, assessment and sustainment, excluding depot level maintenance and repair. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued approximately 10 Jun 1997. Interested parties can access the RFP through the RFPSO home page: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/rfpso/rfpsohom.html. The scope of ICBM management work associated with this effort includes: 1) systems engineering/integration; 2) sustaining engineering; 3) systems test activities; 4) future weapon system modifications and contracted repairs, (5) PRP (Technical Insertion, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Production, (6) GRP (EMD and LRIP), (7) COP Upgrade and PIGA Test Station, and (8) Applications Programs. The SPO is seeking contractors interested in bidding on this effort. To be considered a viable candidate, respondents shall: 1) demonstrate in depth knowledge of, and experience with, ICBM systems and sub systems; 2) have prior experience in sustaining ICBMs through logistics and engineering activities; and 3) have recent experience in integration of weapon systems. The government has waived the Organizational Conflicts of Interest clause in the current TRW ICBM Systems Engineering/Technical Assistance contract. A mitigation plan outlining how TRW will comply with FAR 9.505, as well as a government surveillance plan, have been negotiated and are available in the library. The plan addresses the use of: 1) training of TRW personnel; 2) written conflict of interest agreements with employees and; 3) provisions for disciplinary actions. The government team assigned to work this acquisition will be government employees only. SE/TA participation will not be used. This includes determining scope of work, writing documents, (SOO, WBS, Evaluation Criteria, etc.). The government team has been, and will continue to be, physically separated from the rest of the SPO, including all TRW SE/TA personnel. A library is available in room 17, building 1258. Known potential candidates include: Alliant Tech Systems and TRW Strategic Systems Division. Point of contract is the PCO: Charlotte Dayton/LMKE 6014 Dogwood Avenue, Hill AFB UT 84056 5816, FAX number (801) 777 0990. The approximate issue/response date will be 10 Jun 97. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. 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 source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. See Note (s) 26. (0141)

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