Aeronautical Systems Center, AMRAAM JSPO Contracting Division, ASC/YAK, 207 West D. Ave, Suite 622, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6844

A -- ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM) PREPLANNED PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT (P3I) PROGRAM PHASE III SOL F08626-95-R-0219 DUE 020395 POC Contact Capt Mark Dillon, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-9884, Ext 248. Research and development sources are sought for firms having the capability to design, develop, and test improvements for production incorporation into the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to maintain system effectiveness in future combat environments. Specific detailed knowledge and experience with AMRAAM hardware and software is required. Candidate improvement areas include seeker hardware and software, missile data processor, missile guidance, missile propulsion, and related/associated subsystems. Project improvement design and development efforts are anticipated to begin in late FY95 and continue for a period of approximately 42 months (depending on technical complexity). A complete AMRAAM P3I Phase III engineering data package is not available for this acquisition. Available data consists of Part I specifications and drawings. The AMRAAM is produced by Hughes Missile Systems Company and Raytheon Company. P3I Phases I and II were awarded to Hughes Missile Systems Company as the prime and Raytheon Company as a major subcontractor. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Air Force. Potential sources responding to this announcement should supply sufficient information to justify consideration as a viable source for this procurement. Such information would include plant, professional, and engineering resources, specific knowledge of the technologies involved, experience with AMRAAM hardware and software, and past record with similar or related activities. Firms having appropriate background, experience, capability, and interest are invited to submit information in accordance with Note 25 to ASC/YAK, Attn: Capt Mark Dillon, 207 West D Avenue, Suite 622, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6844. Specific reviews of responses will be based on the following factors: a) professional and engineering resources with sufficient knowledge of the technology and weapon system characteristics to design, develop, test, and provide production ready improvements to the AMRAAM system in the absence of an approved AMRAAM P3I reprocurement data package, b) ability to identify and analyze potential impacts to the AMRAAM system, subsystems, and carrier aircraft interfaces resulting from AMRAAM P3I Phase III improvements, c) ability to apply current or emerging air-to-air missile system, subsystem, and component technologies to the AMRAAM weapon system to meet operational requirements, d) existence of specific capability to obtain facilities and equipment to support design, fabrication, and test of improved AMRAAM missiles, and e) relevant experience with guided missile programs and performance as a systems integration contractor. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication. For further information on this synopsis concerning technical questions or to review the available data package, contact Major Doug Anderson at (904)882-9884, ext 224. All other questions should be addressed to Captain Mark Dillon at (904)882-9884, ext 248. Respondents to this notice will be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. Under 22 U.S.C. 2751 and 50 U.S.C., Appendix 2401, it is unlawful to export items containing export-controlled technical data. Only qualified US contractors who have registered with and are certified by the Defense Logistics Services Center, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-3412, telephone 1-800-352-3572, are eligible to receive any RFP associated with this announcement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as commitment by the Government. After statements of capability have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the procurement activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned acquisition. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-2. This requirement, or any part thereof, may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirement. See Numbered Note 25. (0033)

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