Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6014 Dogwood Avenue/Bldg 1258, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5816

R -- PEACEKEEPER STAGE III SOL F42610-95-R-AAAAN POC For copy, Pat Oliver/Lmke/(801)777-0902, For additional information contact Pat Oliver/Lmke/(801)777-0902 This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis. The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of Industry to see if there are any potential contractors, in addition to Hercules Inc., who have the skills and knowledge required to complete this effort. The Silo- Based ICBM System Program Office (SPO), Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO- ALC), is planning Depot Sustainment and Aging Surveillance (AS) contract for the Peacekeeper Stage III motor. The Air Force is anticipating the award in Sept 95 for the FY96 sustainment and A/S contract for PK stage III to the contractor most qualified to perform the required tasks. The selected contractor will be responsible for accomplishing the sustaining engineering tasks, Aging Surveillance testing and service life analysis on Peacekeeper stage III motors, components, and material, maintain historical records, provide maintenance and liaison support. Any response to this synopsis shall describe the potential offeror's qualifications in the following areas: (1) Solid Propellant Programs. Describe current and past Minuteman and Peacekeeper programs conducted by the potential offeror and their relevance to Solid Propellant Stage Motor Sustaining Engineering and Aging Surveillance tasks. (2) Management Systems. Describe the management approach to be employed on the program. (3) Personnel Experience. Describe the Qualifications of personnel projected to work on this program. Management, engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing personnel should have experience on Minuteman/or Peacekeeper and/or similar programs including experience in solid rocket propulsion. (4) Facilities. Describe the facilities available which are suitable for storage, handling and test for Peacekeeper Stage III Motors and components. (5) Subcontractors/Vendors. Describe the procedures proposed for selecting, managing, and qualifying subcontractors/vendors. Identify the subcontractor/vendor who will be available to supply materials and components necessary for the program. To quality, offerors must substantiate that they have (1) the necessary knowledge and understanding of the depot sustainment and A/S tasks (2) the necessary knowledge of the PK Stage III Motors (3) appropriate management, engineering and manufacturing experience on similar solid propellant motors to meet program objectives without significant technical, schedule, or cost risk. Minimum security requirements for this efforts are SECRET. Foreign participation is not authorized for this effort. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 30 pages) within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LMKE, 6014 Dogwood Ave. Bldg 1258 Hill Air Force Base UT, 84056-5816, Attn: Patricia M. Oliver. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interest in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Request for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the above. No telephone or FAX requests. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. (0010)

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