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18 -- SR-19 FLEXSEAL PROGRAM SOL F04701-99-R-0201 DUE 070599 POC Gerald Teel, Contracts Manager, Phone (505)846-8502, Fax (505)846-4990, Email teelgl@comanche.plk.af.mil -- Karen Ross, Contracting Officer, Phone (505)846-8502, Fax (505)846-4990, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F04701-99-R-0 201&LocID=901. E-MAIL: Gerald Teel, teelgl@comanche.plk.af.mil. The Space and Missile Systems Center Test and Evaluation Directorate (SMC/TE), located at Kirtland AFB, NM anticipates an award of a Five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Type Contract to modify former Minuteman (MM) II Stage II (SR-19-A-J-1) rocket motors to provide ground launch capability. The government will provide the MM II Stage II (SR-19-A-J-1) rocket motors as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The modification consists of retrofitting the existing fixed nozzle assembly with a movable nozzle assembly. This would incorporate a flexseal and cold gas blow down, electro-hydraulic thrust vector actuation (TVA) system. The only guaranteed order will be for 5 motors at contract award. The anticipated Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) is 20 motors and a maximum quantity of 75 motors over the 5 year order period. The lot size will vary between 1 and 10 motors. This action was synopsized in July 1998. [NOTE: The Government requires three static fire tests and a flight test for any manufacturing process not currently qualified to produce SR19 flexseals. As part of the evaluation in determining the proposal that provides the best overall value to the Government, the cost/price to become qualified/approved will not be evaluated separately but rather will be part of the total computed evaluated price for this entire effort.] This acquisition will require contractors to perform the following tasks: manufacturing the flexseal assembly using the existing drawings and specifications; retrofitting the MM fixed nozzle assembly with the flexseal assembly; modifying the existing MM roll control subsystem gas manifolds; modifying the existing MM ordnance subsystem to adapt to the TVA pressurization system electro-explosive device interface; trimming the motor propellant grain to maintain clearance envelope around movable nozzle; extending the existing MM raceway cable; providing a thermal tent for motor base heat protection; providing cold gas blow down electrohydraulic TVA system, including actuators, interface electronics, hydraulic supply system, and pressurization system, instrumentation and cabling; integration and check-out of the movable nozzle, TVA system, cabling, ordnance subsystem modifications with the existing MM P92A1 control amplifier; qualifying manufacturing line and processes (required if not already qualified); analyzing condition of the propellant liner; performing laboratory testing of propellant samples; and providing engineering support as required. The contract period of performance is expected to be approximately five years and will require flexibility in responding to unique technical requirements and schedule changes. Interested sources must submit a written statement of capabilities (SOC) package to this office within 30 calendar days of this publication, and is limited to 40 pages excluding resumes. The SOC package shall, as a minimum, address the following: Experience: an outline of previous projects and specific work previously performed or being performed; Facilities: availability and description of facilities required to perform the tasks identified above as well as manufacturing capacity and total estimated utilization of manufacturing and test facilities; Manufacturing: describe your ability to create tooling, qualify a production line and guarantee delivery of a qualified flight unit within 18 months after contract award if given a design package containing level 2 drawings and material specifications. The SR19 flexseal is used in several target vehicles which have reduced their integration activities and testing commensurate with a flight-proven design. Describe the approach you plan to take in providing a product transparent to the end user, such that no modifications or changes to the target vehicle design, target vehicle production activities or target vehicle integration & testing will be necessary; and Security: a statement regarding industrial security clearance and storage facilities to support work at the SECRET level. Any response not addressing all of the above requirements will be rejected. All replies to this synopsis must reference RFP Number F04701-99-R-0201. Submit only unclassified information. Submit all responses to this synopsis to SMC/TEKB, ATTN: Lance Teel, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Building 412, Room 162, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. If you are interested in only subcontracting possibilities, please indicate this clearly in your submission. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, socially and economically disadvantaged business, an 8(a) firm, a historically black college or university, a minority institution, or a woman-owned business. The Government reserves the right to set this acquisition or portions thereof, aside for small businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. The small business size standard is SIC 3764, 1000 employees applies. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. Researchand data information which may be available for review or which may be produced under a resulting contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control laws and regulations. Only those firms who are on the Certified Contractor Access List may receive such information. Request certification and registration be obtained from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 (telephone number is 1-800-352-3572). Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be directed to Capt G. Lance Teel, Contracts Manager, at 505-846-8502, e-mail teelgl@comanche.plk.af.mil or Karen L. Ross, Contracting Officer at 505-846-5103, e-mail rosskl@comanche.plk.af.mil (facsimile for both Capt Teel and Ms Ross is 505-846-4990). See Note 26. Posted 06/03/99 (D-SN338754). (0154)

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