Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC/YHK), 102 W D Avenue, Ste 300 Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6807

10 -- MULTIPLE CARRIAGE "SMART" BOMB RACK PRODUCTION PROGRAM POC Major Scott Pigeon, Program Manager, (850) 882-5780 Ext 2083 A request for proposal for the BRU-57 "smart" bomb rack is contemplated for release not earlier than 15 days after publication of this announcement. This acquisition will be pursued as a competitive Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The BRU-57 is a dual-carriage rack for smart weapons on the F-16 using the MIL-STD-1760 interface. The rack comprises of a BRU-33/A strongback, two BRU-46-8 ejector units, electronics for controlling and routing -1760 signals, and BRU-33A/A forward and aft fairings. Competition will be based on performance specification with an informational BRU-57 Technical Data Package (TDP). The BRU-33/A strongbacks and the BRU-46-8 will be Government Furnished Property. The electronics must be demonstrated to be MIL-STD-1760 compatible and proposal schematics required. Award is currently scheduled for April 1, 1999. The BRU-57 contemplated delivery of the first production lot is in FY99 with option deliveries in FY00 and FY01. The BRU-57 program office estimate of the funding profile (in millions) is less than $2.0 for FY99; less than $4.5 for FY00; and less than $12.3 in FY01. The funding profile information is for the contract, SPO, testing, and support contractors. Further information is available on our website: http://www.eglin.af.mil/afdtc/dr/industry/briefings/AreaAtk.SPO. Technical program questions may be directed to AAC/YHJ, Attn: Maj. Scott Pigeon, email: pigeon@msex1.eglin.af.mil, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6808 (850/882-5780 ext. 2083). For the system description and program status reference CBD announcement 12 Dec 97, 11 May 98, and 31 Jul 98. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AAC/YHK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn: Kristin Hohn. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The BRU-57 program has been designated as a total Small Business Set-Aside. Firms responding to this synopsis should be a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2 respectively (Size standard 1000; SIC Code 3728). An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors and potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. All potential offerors should use established 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. Interested parties should direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to Ms. Katherine B. Hodges, Contracting Officer, E-mail Hodgesk@eglin.af.mil, (850) 882- 3416 ext. 2164, at 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. 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. These serious concerns only may be directed to the Ombudsman, Colonel Christopher Caravello, AAC/CV at 102 West D Ave. Suite 300 Eglin AFB FL 32542-6808. The phone number is (850) 882-4242.***** Posted 10/07/98 (W-SN260198). (0280)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0114 19981009\10-0001.SOL)