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K -- AN/ASQ-T27 POD UPGRADE PROGRAM SOL F08635-00-R-0003 POC Jennifer Farmer, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-8601 ext 5045, Fax (850)882-3130, Email farmerj@eglin.af.mil -- Elaine Fryback, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)882-9391, Fax (850)882-3130, Email fryback@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F08635-00-R-0 003&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: Jennifer Farmer, farmerj@eglin.af.mil. The Range Instrumentation Systems Program Office, Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB, Florida, intends to acquire competitively an upgrade for twenty-four (24) P4B (AN/ASQ-T27) Aircraft Instrumentation Subsystem (AIS) Pods, to include the following performance capability improvements: Global Positioning System (GPS)-based tracking, an untethered mode of operation, and future expandability to include encryption. During tethered operation, the modified pods will be fully compatible with the Goldwater Range Measurement and Debriefing System (GRMDS) currently being installed at Luke AFB, AZ. During untethered operation, the pods will be capable of mission recording, post-mission merge, and debrief using the currently installed Advanced Data and Debriefing System (ADDS) GRMDS subsystem. The modified pods will conform to flight certification characteristics (including mass properties and electromagnetic compatibility) of the currently deployed P4B pods. A one-year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is anticipated, which will include four (4) one-year options. The minimum variable quantity for a one-year period is anticipated to be 10 with a maximum variable quantity to be 200. Total maximum quantity throughout the life of the contract is anticipated to be 200. This acquisition will provide for government-furnished AN/ASQ-T27 P4B pods as the baseline for upgrade. Government-furnished P4B and P4G documentation will also be made available to offerors. The P4G (AN/ASQ-T27A) Pod is a P4B Pod that was upgraded under the Tyndall Range Expansion (TRE) portion of the Nellis Air Combat Training System (NACTS) program to (1) include a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based tracking, (2) to include space for subsequent installation of an Advanced Message-Oriented Data Security Module (AMODSM) encryption device, and (3) other improvements related to adding these capabilities. Currently deployed P4G Pods contain a device currently referred to as a Null-MODSM, which has the same weight and form as an AMODSM and can be removed and replaced by the AMODSM when that device has been integrated into the system design. The government is not endorsing a P4G variant design as the preferred solution. Beyond meeting performance enhancement requirements, this acquisition program will emphasize affordability, and schedule. A technical library that includes all available P4B and P4G Pod documentation and software and other relevant information is available. You may contact Mr. Gary Hannah, SEMCOR, Inc., 368 Adams Avenue, Valparaiso FL 32580, 850-678-7887, for information concerning the technical library. Eligibility to receive solicitations and access to the technical library is restricted to qualified U.S. contractors who have registered with, and are certified for access to DoD Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) and export controlled information by the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, Defense Logistics Service Center, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412, 1-800-352-3572. Certification is accomplished using DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. A Statement of Terms and Conditions for Release of Air Force Owned or Developed Computer Software Packages must be completed by each offeror and returned to AAC/WRRK prior to being granted access to the Air Force technical Library. A 24-hour limitation has been established for checkout and loan of software or documentation in the library, to allow potential offerors the opportunity to copy material needed to prepare proposals. You may contact Mr. Paul Carmean, SEMCOR, Inc., for information regarding STINFO certification and software release approval. This acquisition will be paperless. All information associated with this program is expected to be UNCLASSIFIED. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3663 (750 personnel). Interested firms who have not already submitted a Statement of Capability (SOC) should provide one within 15 days of this announcement. Submit the SOC to Ms. Jennifer M. Farmer, Contract Specialist, AAC/WRRK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6808, telephone 850-882-9391 ext 5045, fax 850-882-3226. The SOC must include, but is not limited to, successful experience or capability as a prime contractor in fabrication of AIS Pods or similar electronic instrumentation. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. An industry day exchange will be held at Eglin AFB, FL on 24 August 1999. One-on-one sessions will be available by prior appointment only the day after the industry session. Firms interested in attending industry day should submit their request to Ms. Jennifer M. Farmer, via fax at 850-882-3226. Only firms who have the ability to successfully fulfill the AN/ASQ-27 Pod Upgrade program requirements should respond to this announcement. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether or not they are a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition related to contracting matters to Ms. Elaine H. Fryback, Contracting Officer, or Ms. Jennifer M. Farmer, Contract Specialist, at 850-882-9391, Ext 5045. Direct all questions/concerns regarding technical matters to Capt Peter Eide, 850-882-9391, Ext 5200. An ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposed development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. 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 source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Col Christopher Caravello, AAC/CV, at 850-882-0662, e-mail address caravell@eglin.af.mil. The government does not plan to issue a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) but does plan to make preliminary RFP documentation available to offerors on the Federal Government's Electronic Posting System (www.eps.gov). This program announcement replaces previous announcement(s) under the name Additional P4G Pod Upgrade. Contract award is planned for no later than 28 Feb 2000. Posted 07/08/99 (D-SN351679). (0189)

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