Munitions Contracting Division (AFRL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810

A -- SMALL MUNITIONS DISPENSER DEMONSTRATION SOL MNK-0013 POC Contact Jean M. Pulley, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, ext 3402 The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) intends to award a contract for Small Munition Dispenser demonstration (SMD) under the Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) process. We are requesting information packages from potential sources on dispensing technology suitable for small munition systems. The objective of the SMD program is to demonstrate advanced captive dispenser technology associated with the low cost and efficient carriage and ejection of future smart miniature munitions. Future smart miniature munitions include, but are not limited to Miniature Munition Technology Demonstration (MMTD) or Low Cost Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS) Laboratory Munition concepts. The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 30 months. Firms having applicable background, interest and capability may submit particulars, in accordance with Numbered Note 25, no later than 8 April 1998 to AFRL/MNK, Attn.: Beverly Shaffer, 101 West Eglin Blvd. Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the 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 concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. All potential offerors should establish channels to voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. 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 selection decision. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Eglin's Ombudsman, LtCol Gary L. Libell, AFRL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Blvd., Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810 at (850) 882-2872 with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the points of contact listed below: Direct requests for information concerning technical aspects to Jerry Provenza, AFRL/MNAV, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-8876, ext. 3383; for contractual information, contact Beverly Shaffer, Contract Specialist, AFRL/MNK, at (850) 882-4294, ext. 3407. (0083)

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