ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB MA 01731-1620

59 -- HIGH ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE EVENT PROTECTION MODULE SOL F19628-99-R-0052 DUE 101499 POC Stephen DiLustro, 781-277-6283, Joseph Zimmerman, 781-271-6279 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, stephen.dilustro@hanscom.af.mil. ESC/MCP, Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, MA is seeking information from qualified sources to fabricate twenty four (24) High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) event Protection Modules as a "Build to Print" effort. The Protection Module consists of an 11 gauge, Al 5052, EMI Chassis (17"L x 12" W x 6" H), that contains Varistors, Surge Protectors, Filters, Fuses and fifteen (15) interconnecting cables. Five (5) are Double Over Brad Shielded Cables with D38999 series III connectors, four (4) RG223 Coaxial Cables and six (6) commercially available cables. Workmanship for the Protection Module shall be in accordance with best commercial practices/standards using contractor's quality system. Testing shall be limited to verifying the voltage limiting level of the surge protection devices. If your Firm believes it can meet the criteria specified above, submit a Qualification Package, limited to ten (10) pages, that includes Experience/Past Performance, (state details of) programs/projects, hardwaretype, qty, time frame, POC (contracting & technical), unique qualifications/expertise, Testing-capability, equipment, personnel, 1st production unit, periodic production units, documentation, witnessing. Quality-system, process control, (how do you build in quality), final product acceptance. The Qualification Package will used to evaluate vendors. With approximately six (6) vendors to be selected to receive RFPs. These vendors will receive a complete build to print package including pictures, engineering drawings, Module -- layout, wiring diagrams, parts lists, interconnecting diagrams, cable details and testing procedure. This notice is a MARKET SURVEY ONLY. Interested vendors shall submit in writing, within fifteen (15) working days of publication of this announcement, a Qualification Package. The Government will use the information obtained from this market survey to evaluate the capabilities of the marketplace. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not intended to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Respondents to this survey should identify whether they are a large or small business and provide their company's name, address, telephone number, and a Point of Contact (POC). Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this survey. Facsimile (781) 271-6149 or e-mail (Stephen.Dilustro@hansom.af.mil) responses are acceptable. Responses are to be addressed (via mail) to: ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB MA 01731-1620, Attn: Mr. Stephen DiLustro or (via commercial delivery service) to: The MITRE Corporation, Lobby Bldg. M, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01730, Attn: Mr. Stephen DiLustro (ESC/MCK). Contract Specialist: Mr. Stephen DiLustro (781) 271-6283. Contracting Officer: Mr. Joseph A. Zimmerman (781)271-6279. No telephone responses will be accepted. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Posted 09/21/99 (D-SN382630). (0264)

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