45 CONS, 1030 South Highway A1A, MS 1000, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3002

D -- IBM 3480 CARTRIDGE TAPE CONVERSION SOL F08650-99-R-0401 POC John Hayes, Contract Specialist (407) 494-6298 or John Moore, Contracting Officer (407) 494-1668 SOURCES SOUGHT: The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) has a requirement to convert approximately 26,000 IBM 3480 cartridge tapes. Some will need to be converted to usable seismic data in a format used by the AFTAC Center for Seismic Studies 3.0 (CSS 3.0), and others can be a straight conversion. The data also needs to be transferred to Digital Linear Tapes (DLTs). Converted tapes will be processed, marked for destruction and properly classified. The successful contractor will be required to propose an acceptable approach as to how the tapes will be converted. All offerors must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and depending upon the acceptable technical solution will either currently operate an SCI facility at the time of contract award or have an existing facility eligible for SCI certification within 45 days after award. A clearance level of Secret will be required to receive the solicitation which is anticipated to be a two-step formally advertised acquisition IAW FAR 14.5. A firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract is contemplated with a performance period of one year from date of award. The applicable SIC code and size standard are 7374/$18M. Respondents should provide information regarding the capability of each firm to satisfy these requirements along with a brief summary of the anticipated approach. Firms must respond within 30 calendar days from the printed issue date and (1) state whether they are small or large business based on the size standard above, and (2) indicate if a small disadvantaged or woman-owned business, 8(a) firm, or Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI). The government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small businesses, 8(a) firms, or HBCUs/MIs based on the responses received. Firms responding will be notified of the results of the capablity assessments. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. No technical or solicitation documents exist now. Submit written responses to 45 CONS/LGCXB, Attn: John Hayes, 1030 South Highway A1A, MS1000, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3002. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274576). (0328)

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