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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 13, 2007 FBO #1994
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16 -- A-10 Operational Flight Program (OFP) Integration

Notice Date

5/11/2007
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

642AESS/PK 2725 C Street, Bldg. 553 Rm 361 Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7424
 

ZIP Code

45433-7424
 

Solicitation Number

FA8635-07-C-6000
 

Response Due

6/12/2007
 

Archive Date

7/17/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Description The 642 Aeronautical Systems Squadron (AESS) A-10 Aircraft Program is conducting a market survey for the continuation of Operational Flight Program (OFP) development and integration into the A-10 fleet in conjunction with the on-going Precision Engagement (PE) modification, currently with Lockheed-Martin Systems Integration (LMSI), Owego NY. The 642 AESS anticipates a 4-year contract with multiple pricing arrangements. The A-10 is a single place, pressurized, low wing and tail aircraft powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbo-fan engines, capable of worldwide deployment and operation from austere bases with minimal support equipment. Major aircraft modification programs, such as Integrated Flight and Fire Control Computer (IFFCC) and PE are currently in progress. The IFFCC began fielding in 2003 and the PE in 2006. These programs will provide the A/OA 10 with new combat capabilities to employ a variety of smart weapons plus improved situational awareness, and enhanced target identification and designation capability. The A-10 OFP contract will include requirements for software development and integration, systems engineering, system/sub-system integration, program integration, program management, configuration management and configuration status accounting, development and preparation of source data for technical orders / data / publications, support equipment, procurement, and OFP installation and flight test support. Development and integration of OFP modifications into the A-10 fleet has already begun under the existing OO-ALC and ASC contracts. The A-10 OFP contract will provide the follow-on effort to the on-going PE efforts with a Base contract and two options. At a minimum, the A-10 OFP development and integration contractor will need associate contractor agreements with the current prime contractor, Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego (LMSI), 1801 State Route 17C, Owego, NY 13827-3998. Some level of data rights and proprietary data are owned by LMSI, and LMSI owns the majority of the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) equipment and operates the SIL at the LMSI Owego facility. The A-10 OFP contractor will be required to use the LMSI SIL in the performance of this contract. The 642 AESS encourages interested subcontractors to contact LMSI for subcontracting of work related to the above described integration. The LMSI point of contact is Ms. Rebecca Shuey, 607-751-4280. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. It is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are a large or small business in relation to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be awarded a DoD contract. In addition, interested firms should submit sufficient information that will permit evaluation of technical capabilities. Information should be pertinent and specific to A-10 OFP development and integration and address the following: (1) Experience: An outline of previous or current contracts of the same type and scale as defined in this synopsis; (2) Personnel: Names, professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel who may be assigned to key positions for this contract; (3) Identification and discussion of unique qualifications and ability to perform in the capacity of OFP development and integration with the A/OA-10 weapon system, along with discussion of the business relationships (and capability to establish those relationships) envisioned in this role; (4) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. All parties are asked to provide a contact name, telephone number, an e-mail address and a facsimile number in their response. Information marked Proprietary will be protected and will not be divulged unless mandated by existing laws. This information should be submitted in writing to 642 AESS/PK, 2725 C Street, Area B, Building 553, Room 359.41, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 45433-7424 not later than thirty (30) days from the publication of this notice. The points of contacts are Linda Loftis at (937) 904-5843 and Mr. Billy Sandridge at (937) 255-0728. Any non-technical and/or contractual questions should be referred to the above individuals. Technical questions can be directed to Merritt Wichner at (937) 904-6727; program questions to John Boker at (937) 904-6626. 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 concerns during proposal 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. Potential offerors are invited to contact Wright-Patterson AFB Ombudsman, Ms. Debra Haley, Building 572, Rm 101, 1790 Tenth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7630 at (937) 255-5315 or e-mail debra.haley@wpafb.af.mil with serious concerns only. For more information on "A-10 Operational Flight Program (OFP) Integration", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5234
 

Web Link

A-10 Operational Flight Program (OFP) Integration
(https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5234)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego (LMSI) 1801 State Route 17C Owego NY 13827-3998

Zip Code: 13827-3998

Country: United States
 

Record

SN01293024-W 20070513/070511221215 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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