Aeronautical Systems Center, ASC/WMAK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6808

15 -- SUB SCALE AERIAL TARGET SOL F08626-98-R-0036 POC Lt Benjamin Couture, 850-882-9307, Ext 5117; Mr. Andy Jacobs, 850-882-9307, Ext 5096 The Aeronautical Systems Center Armament Product Group, Directorate of Aerial Targets (ASC/WMA) plans to award a production contract for approximately 25 -- 100 sub scale aerial targets (SSAT) capable of carrying heavy weight electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems. A draft RFP will be released by close of business July 6, 1998, on the Eglin PK Home Page (Major Acquisition Programs -- NTSSAT), for all companies interested in competing. Comments and questions on the draft RFP will be due not later than July 20th. The SOO and SRD for this requirement will be on the home page by July 2, 1998; and all future documentation relating to the solicitation/future contract, will be placed on the home page as well. The RFP is tentatively scheduled for release August 27, 1998 with contractor proposals due Sept 28, 1998. The address for the Eglin PK Home Page (Major Acquisition Programs -- NTSSAT) is: http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/OPS/RFP.HTM. The SSAT is to satisfy a near term short fall in targets that cancarry the heavy weight ECM pods and other countermeasures systems. Presently, the Air Force 475 Weapons Evaluation Group (WEG), Tyndall AFB, FL operates the MQM-107 and BQM-34 SSAT to satisfy air-to-air missile test and evaluation requirements. Recent operational mission decisions have increased the use of SSAT countermeasures employment capabilities to satisfy aerial target mission configurations required for air-to-air missile shots in ECM scenarios. The present inventory of BQM-34s supports this capability. The inventory of Air Force BQM-34s will be depleted in FY00. The Air Force intends to maintain its SSAT ECM capability in the near term, FY00-02 time frame until an intermediate term, FY03-07 multi-mission capable SSAT is operational. Requirements that must be satisfied for the near term SSAT capability have been addressed in a sources sought synopsis published April 10, 1998 and revised April 21, 1998. Responding firms must have a secret level security clearance and must be export control certified inaccordance with DOD 5230.25. Export control certification may be obtained through the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, MI, 49016-3412, telephone 1-800-352-3572. Any hardware or services that the Government may elect to procure as a result of responses to this inquiry will be announced separately. It is not the intent of the Government to obtain proprietary information; however, interested firms should understand that material presented in response to this inquiry may be used by the Government to help formulate requirements documents and specifications. Program management and technical questions may be addressed to Lt. Benjamin Couture (850) 882-9307 extension 5117. Collect calls will not be accepted. An unclassified bidder's library is available containing information relevant to this acquisition. An index of library documentation is also available on the internet at the Eglin PK Home Page. A 24 hour limitation for temporary loan of unclassified documentation has been established. Interested offerors may contact Mr. Jack Hewitt, ASC/WMA, for authorization to visit the near term SSAT bidder's library. Upon receipt of authorization, offeror should contact Mr. Tom Brocato, SEMCOR Inc., 368 Adams Ave, Valpariso, FL 32580, 850-678-7887, to schedule access to the library. Offerors must be certified for access to DOD Scientific and Technical Information(STINFO) by the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, Defense Logistics Services Center, Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084, 1-800-352-3772. A DD Form 2345 must be provided to Mr. Brocato prior to visiting the library. A Statement of Terms and Conditions for Release of Air Force Owned or Developed Computer Software Packages must be completed by each offeror prior to access to software documentation in the library. Col Richard Moriyama, AFDTC/CDS, is the ombudsman for this prospective requirement and can address concerns from offerors or potential offerors. 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 may contact Col. Moriyama if necessary at 850-882-4160. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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