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

A -- LADAR SENSOR HARDWARE UPGRADE SOL MNK -- 0019 POC Contact Jean M. Pulley, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, ext 3402 A sole source procurement is contemplated with Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, 1701 West Marshall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051. (See numbered Note 22). Lockheed Martin Vought Systems is the only known qualified source to perform this effort. The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) requires the upgrade of a partially completed, government owned, LASH II type laser radar (LADAR) sensor to that of a fully functional STAR type LADAR sensor. The Air Force wishes to maximize the use of its parts on- hand to reduce risk and to expedite the procurement of this LADAR sensor. Lockheed Martin Vought Systems not only designed and accomplished the work on the original LASH II sensor, but also, is currently the only source for LADAR sensors of the STAR format. Because of this, Lockheed Martin Vought Systems is uniquely qualified to perform the effort to be accomplished on this program. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Firms having applicable background, interest and capability may submit particulars, in accordance with Note 22, no later than 20 May 1998 to AFRL/MNK, Attn.: Jean M. Pulley, 101 West Eglin Blvd. Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. 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 Tom Davis, AFRL/MNAV, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-8876 ext. 3369; for contractual information, contact Jean Pulley, Contracting Officer, AFRL/MNK, at (850) 882-4294, ext. 3402. See Note 22. (0126)

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