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A -- RESEARCH IN PROPULSION SCIENCES (RPS) SOL F04611-98-R-0025 DUE 051398 POC Martin Baca, Contract Negotiator, 805.277.3900 ext. 2278, Liliana Richwine, Contracting Officer, 805.277.3900 ext. 2229, Carl Ousley, Project Manager, 805.277.3900, Sharyl Moon, Contract Negotiator, 805.277.3900 ext. 2211. WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, bacam%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. Introduction: The Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate (AFRL/PR), Edwards AFB, CA, hereby provides notice of intent to acquire scientific and engineering research and development in theoretical and experimental rocket and missile propulsion in the physical and engineering disciplines that support space and missile rocket propulsion technologies that are of interest to the Air Force. The Research in Propulsion Sciences effort will provide on-site research and will include investigation of High Energy Density Matter (HEDM), Chemical/Physical Science and Engineering Disciplines, and Aerophysic interactions. Typical research areas include gas flow physics; plasma physics; electric propulsion, diagnostic and mechanistic investigations of injector and combustion processes; and advanced propulsion material synthesis, characterization, and development. Enhancements to understanding existing and next generation material fracture mechanic behavior as they apply to Propulsion Directorate goals (including Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology) are also pursued. The standard industrial classification (SIC) for this effort will be 8731 with 1,000 employees. This acquisition will be a recompete of the current contract and it is anticipated that a single cost- plus-fixed-fee contract will be awarded. The period of performance will consist of a five year effort. Contract award is estimated to take place July 1998. This acquisition has been selected as a candidate to test the proposed new source selection policy and procedures (AFFARS 5315.600, Source Selection Policy and the Air Force Median Source Selection Procedures). These draft policies and procedures can be found on the SAF/AQC homepage: http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting/library/afss.html and will be used to obtain the best value for the Government for this acquisition. In using the best value approach, the government will award to an Offeror who gives the greatest confidence that they will best satisfy our requirements in an affordable manner. An electronic bulletin board is available which contains draft information for this acquisition: The Edwards AFB Contracting Homepage is available on the Internet at http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil. A sources sought notice for this acquisition was published 11 Mar 98. This acquisition, in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 will be set aside for small business. An RFP release date of 13 May 1998 is anticipated. No hard copies of the solicitation will be made available. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. A foreign disclosure review of the technical data has been accomplished and only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) shall be provided copies of the solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, MI 40917-3084 (1-800-353-3572) for further information on the certification process. AnOmbudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall 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 Mr. David Stocking at (805) 277-3900 extension 2203. See notes 1, 13,& 26. Milestones: Solicitation release date: 13 May 1998, Award date: July 1998. (0117)

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