AFDTC/PKZA, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 428, Eglin AFB FL 32542

J -- THERMAL IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM II MAINTENANCE/UPGRADE POC Vicky M. Dawson, Contracting Officer, (850)882-4141 The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC), IO/IR/Laser Systems Flight (46th Test Wing/TSWI) is contemplating award of the Thermal Image Processing System (TIPS) II, subsystem electronics, and computer hardware/software upgrade and maintenance to The Analytic Sciences Corporation (TASC), 55 Walkers Brook Drive, Boston, MA 01867. The contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with a period of performance of a three year basic with one two year option. The TIPS II is a state-of-the-art, infrared (IR) data collection system designed to collect, condition, digitize, record, and process high resolution IR imagery of selected targets and backgrounds. TIPS was designated and built under a full and open competition contract to TASC. The purpose of this effort is to aid, at depot level, in the maintenance and upgrade of three modified IR scanners and the remote computer control aperture/filter positioner mechanism and related electronics, the custom made Digitizer Processor Unit (DPU) and related electronics and interfaces, the TIPS data reduction and quick look station and related peripherals. Because of the unique TIPS capabilities and considering the complexity of the system electronics and the computer software, it has been technically determined that TASC is the only contractor that can fully satisfy the requirements of this effort. Any offerors responding to this NOCA will be screened against their knowledge of : IR imaging scanners, high speed data transfer and storage, IR imagery calibration techniques, and experience with Digital Van computers, X-Window environments and visualization/analysis software. Firms wishing to be considered for this effort should submit their qualifications to Vicky Dawson, AFDTC/PKZA, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 428, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6864. Government evaluation of the firm's capabilities will be based upon information submitted in response to this NOCA. All requirements must be specifically addressed. Responses should include a statement regarding whether or not the firm is asmall and/or disadvantaged business concern as defined by SIC code 3861. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small-business set-aside based on responses hereto. After statements of capability have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential to successfully fulfill the requirements of the planned contract. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. CBD number Note 22 applies***** (0346)

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