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R -- SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SE/TA) SOL F04611-95-R-0001 DUE 041595 POC Vonda Moureaux, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-3900 Ext 2232 Contracting Officer, Sally L. Raymond, (805) 277-3900 Ext 2285. The Operating Location AC, Phillips Laboratory (OL-AC PL) Edwards AFB, CA has a requirement for Scientific and Engineering Technical Assistance (SE/TA) services. The services include technical review, analysis, direct project support, and evaluation of technologies and programs within the following general areas: liquid rocket engines; propellant feed systems; solid and hybrid rocket propellants; motor components; kinetic energy weapons; propellant development; hypersonic vehicles; target and plume phenomenology; combustion technology; emerging propulsion technologies; test support; and propulsion and trajectory analysis. Additional areas of technical interest may include, advanced space structures, space power, lethality effects, and space vehicle guidance and control. This effort also provides for independent technical recommendations, assessment and review of test plans, program management support, and computer support for the following programs: the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology (IHPRPT) planning process, low cost expendable and reusable spacelift, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) programs, and missile detection and early warning programs. SE/TA services will also include a management capability and structure which will ensure that technically capable as well as cost effective methods and procedures are used throughout the scope of the SE/TA services. These services are to be provided primarily at the OL-AC PL at Edwards AFB, CA. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.501. The SIC code is 8731 and the size standard is 1000 employees. A cost plus award fee (CPAF) contract type is anticipated with a specified level of effort. The basic period of performance is 01 October 1995 through 30 September 1998 with two one year options. Request for proposal (RFP) F04611-95-R-0001 is to be issued on or about 01 March 1995 with a 45 day proposal period. A top secret facility clearance is required. Foreign firms are advised that they will not be able to participate as a prime contractor. A preproposal conference will be held shortly after release of RFP. Time and location will be specified in the executive summary letter to the RFP. If possible, please indicate on request for RFP, if your company intends to attend the preproposal conference. Responses from all responsible sources will be considered. Telephone requests for the solicitation package will not be accepted. Faxed request for the solicitation may be sent to (805) 277-0473. An electronic bulletin board is now available at (805) 277-4519. The RFP will be issued in both hard copy and on diskette as well as on the bulletin board, unless otherwise requested. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0040)

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