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10 -- CBU-97/B SENSOR FUZE WEAPON (SFW) FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) 4 POC Contracting Officer, Mr. Mack Kirkland, (850) 882-3416, ext 3162 for technical information contact Mr Len Iannuzzo, Production Manager, (850) 882-8415, ext 3169 The SFW CBU-97A/B (NSN 1325-01-342-8801) is a 1,000-pound class, unpowered, unguided, gravity-drop wide area munitions. The SFW consists of a SUU-66/B tactical munitions dispenser, which houses 10 BLU-108/B submunitions. Each submunition contains four projectiles, an orientation and stabilization system, a radar altimeter, and a rocket motor. Each projectile contains an explosively formed penetrator warhead and a two-color infrared sensor. The SFW is stored and transported as an all up-round in the CNU-411A/E container. This solicitation for the fourth Full Rate Production (FRP) annual buy will consist of the procurement of 300 full-up CBUs with delivery 18 months after contract award, warranty, and data. This effort requires contractor personnel be cleared for access to SECRET NOFORN. Potential contractors have to be certified and registered for STINFO export control by the Defense Logistic Service Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 800-352-3572, to receive any resultant Request for Proposal (RFP). This certification is above and beyond the requirements for a security clearance and may be obtained by submitting a DD Form 2345 to DLSC. It is anticipated that only one source, Textron Systems Corp, Wilmington MA, developer of the SFW, can satisfy the government's minimum needs for this unique weapon system. This contractual action is expected to be executed using "Other Than Full and Open Competition" procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) (iii). See Numbered Note 22. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. No collect calls, nor telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted. 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/her concern during the development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman, Colonel Christopher Caravello, AAC/CV, 101 West D Ave, Suite 116 Eglin AFB FL 32542 -- 5495, (850) 882-0662, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitation and routine communications concerning this acquisition to Mr. Mack Kirkland (850) 882-3416, extension 3162, or the program manager, Mr. Len Iannuzzo, at (850) 882-8415, ext 3169. Collect calls will not be accepted. See Number Notes 22 and 26****. Posted 01/11/99 (W-SN286694). (0011)

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