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16 -- ADDITIONAL CONVENTIONAL BOMB MODULE (ACBM) PROGRAM, ENGINEERING DESIGN, TEST, AND PRODUCTION SOL F33657-97-R-0024 POC Contract Negotiator, Capt Thad Kirchgessner/Contracting Officer, Betty Gillespie, (937) 656-5054/(937) 656-5053 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 Additional Conventional Bomb Module (ACBM) Program is being conducted for the B-1B aircraft. The program consists of the engineering design, test, and production of up to 6 new ten-carry Conventional Bomb Modules (CBM) under the basic contract, and priced options for an additional 8 CBMs under an option 1 and up to 37 CBMs under an option 2, as funds become available. The CBM is required to carry ten (10) Cluster Bomb Units (CBU-87/-89/-97) or ten (10) Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers (WCMD) (CBU-103/-104/-105). The CBM is required to be compatible with MIL-STD-1760 WCMD weapons and will be certified for conventional weapon use only. The purpose of this synopsis is only to update industry regarding the status of the B-1B Additional Conventional Bomb Module (ACBM) Program. The Air Force is anticipating awarding a contract in the first quarter of FY 98 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 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) 656-5053 or 656-5054. Inquiries as to any future subcontracting opportunities shall be directed to Ms. Maureen Bennett, Boeing North American Aircraft Division, Seal Beach, CA at (562) 797-4562. See Note 22. (0302)

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