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16 -- B-1B LINK 16 DATA LINK AND INTERIM JASSM SOL n/a POC Steve Brumfield, (937) 656-5071 This CBD announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The B-1B System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), is planning for a Link 16 Data Link Capability, and an Interim Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) Capability for the B-1B Bomber. The Air Force is anticipating contract award in the FY98 time frame to a contractor(s) who will be best qualified to develop the hardware and software required to integrate either one or both of the above modifications. The Link 16 (JTIDS) will be a stand alone system to be installed on approximately 4 to 7 B-1B aircraft by the end of FY99. This Link 16 implementation is not envisioned to be fully integrated with existing B-1B software. The hardware implementation cannot interfere with existing aircraft functions and must be removable so as to restore the aircraft to its original configuration. The Interim JASSM capability will permit limited envelope launches of JASSM weapons from Block D configured B-1B aircraft. The JASSM targeting information will be preloaded on the weapons prior to aircraft launch. Information to be downloaded to the weapon from the aircraft will be limited to that supplied by the B-1B Block D Avionics Operational Flight Software. The contractor(s) will be responsible for Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR) for engineering manufacturing and development (EMD) for any required aircraft and launcher software and hardware modifications. As a minimum these will include the physical interfaces for the internal carriage of the JASSM, interface with the AF SEEK Eagle weapon certification process; development of any software required to status, launch and jettison the weapons; and ensuring that no B-1B capabilities are degraded as a result of these efforts. Engineering data (e.g. drawings and specifications are not available for the Block D configured aircraft and launcher hardware or the AOFS software described above. Contractor(s) interested in either one or both modifications must submit the following information for evaluation to the government. Responses should be concise, program specific and include all six areas: 1) Description of experience in the integration and certification of the above systems, or similar systems on other comparable aircraft. In addition, please address any experience you have in integration of similar systems on the B-1B. 2) Description of software development experience as well as facilities/assets currently available to accomplish the design, development and fabrication of any required hardware. 3) List the qualifications of lead management, engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel projected to work on this program as related to B-1B and/or other Air Force (or other comparable program) aircraft component or subsystem production experience. 4) Indication of large or small business in relation to SIC code 3728, size standard 1000 employees. 5) Indication of level and types of B-1B technical data, analytical tools and data bases required to accomplish this effort. The baseline software configuration for these integration efforts will be Block D. 6) Please indicate if your interest is as a prime or subcontractor. The government reserves the right to break out components and set aside specific tasks for small business. 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 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 use the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Ombudsman, Mr Michael Coalson, ASC/SY, WPAFB, OH at (937) 255-5535 (ext 232) with serious concerns only. Routine concern communication should be directed to the point of contact listed below. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 10 pages) within 30 days after publication of this notice to ASC/YDK, Bldg 556, 2690 Loop Road W., WPAFB, OH 45433-7148, Attn: Mr Steve Brumfield, (937) 656-5051, E-mail address: brumfist@b1b.wpafb.af.mil. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the contract negotiator. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not authorized for this effort. See Note 25. (0232)

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