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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 28,1998 PSA#2210ASC/YPK, Monahan Hall, Bldg. 12, 1981 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson
AFB, OH 45433-7205 15 -- F-16C MODEL AIRCRAFT AND ALTERNATE MISSION EQUIPMENT AND
AN/APG-68(V)5 SOL n/a POC Sandra Palmatier, Contracting Officer, (937)
656-6040/Scott Back, Contract Negotiator, (937) 656-6038 The F-16
System Program Office, ASC/YP, is contemplating acquisition of one
F-16C model aircraft for the United States Air Force. Potentially
included in this buy is alternate mission equipment, which would
include the following: advanced missile RIU, launcher adapters, wing
weapon pylons, advanced conventional RIU, wing fuel pylons, centerline
pylons, electronic countermeasures adapters, and chaff/flare dispenser
covers and AN/APG-68(V)5 radar. Contract modifications are anticipated
to be awarded to Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems (LMTAS),
Fort Worth, Texas for the air vehicle and to Northrop Grumman
Electronics, Sensors, & Systems Division, Linthicum Heights, Maryland
for the AN/APG -68(V)5 radar, in the first quarter of CY99. Aircraft
delivery would be in 2001. LMTAS and Northrop Grumman have successfully
demonstrated prototype and full-scale development of F-16 air vehicles
and radar and have each delivered over 3600 production models. The
purpose of this synopsis is not a request forcompetitive proposals.
However, all proposals received within 45 days after the date of
publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. The
successful contractor(s) will be required to provide the material,
factory test equipment, assembly personnel, program management, data
management, hardware and software engineering, facilities, staff, and
other equipment and services necessary to fabricate, assemble, test,
and deliver F-16C air vehicles or radars to the government. The
contractor(s) must be capable of delivering a fully qualified F-16C
aircraft, that meets all USAF requirements, within 30 months after the
award of the contract(s). The contractor(s) should include the
following in his (their) response(s): 1) identification of key
management and program personnel with a resume of their previous
experience, 2) identification of existing fighter aircraft or radars he
has produced, 3) discussions of specific instances of previous
experience as a fighter aircraft or radar contractor, 4) evidence of
capability to perform successfully within the above described
parameters, and 5) size status in relation to SIC 3721, 1500 people.
Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communications
pertaining to this acquisition to Mr Scott Back, Contractor Negotiator,
ASC/YPKKB, 1981 Monahan Way, Bldg 12, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
45433-7205, (937)656-6038. 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 concerns.
Potential offerors should use established channels to request
information, pose questions, or voice concerns before resorting to the
use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact the
ASC Ombudsman, Mr Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SYI, Bldg 572, 1790 Tenth
Street, Rm 207, WPAFB OH 45433-7630, (937)255-5535, with serious
concerns only. See Notes 22 and 26. Posted 10/26/98 (W-SN265220).
(0299) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0120 19981028\15-0010.SOL)
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