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A -- AIRCREW PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS (APR) STUDY POC Jack H. Parker, Jr., Project Engineer, WL/AAWP-2, 513-255-9272/ext 1777. Notice of Contract Action for Aircrew Protection Requirements (APR) Study. The Wright Laboratory, Avionics Directorate, Electronic Warfare Division, is contemplating the award of a 12 month program for an Aircrew Protection Requirements (APR) Study to determine the appropriate architecture for a laser receiver capable of providing adequate warning and countermeasures cuing against anti-personnel laser systems. The program approach is to key-off results of recent in-house and field measurements related to aircrew psycho-physical laser effects. Particularly, to validate laser propagation modeling involving pointing and tracking, atmospheric turbulence, laser threat characteristics, and cockpit environment. The results of modeling validation will then be utilized to determine the statistical design parameters and hardware architecture for warning receivers suitable for aircrew eye protection. Firms are sought having experience in modeling, experimental validation, radiometry, statistical analysis, laser receiver architecture, and optical design. A cost plus fixed fee contract is anticipated. All contractor personnel working on this effort are required to be US citizens with security clearances to be at least SECRET level. The contractor must be able to meet all TEMPEST requirements for emanations and use of ADP equipment. It is anticipated that the results and final report from this contract will be classified. Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (RDSCP) apply to this acquisition in accordance with DFARS 235.70. A standard RFP will not be issued. The complete solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). As such, respondents to this notice must include complete address information to the office indicated below in order to receive any supplemental packages/amendments. Firms responding should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, a historically black college or university, or a minority institution. For this item, the general definition to use to determine whether your firm is small is as follows: ''A small business concern is a concern that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on government contracts and with its affiliates, and the number of employees does not exceed 500 persons.'' SIC Code 8731 applies. ''Concern means any business entity organization for profit with a place of business in the United States, its possessions, Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, including, but not to be limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or corporation.'' The Air Force reserves the right to consider small business set-aside based upon the responses hereto. Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Large businesses are only required to submit a statement of interest to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP). All respondents shall include in any request their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Responses should be sent to: ATTN: Mr. Mark Sauls, WL/AAKD, Building 7, 2530 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607. Non-technical assistance may be secured by calling the above individual at (513) 255-2206. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from the potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his of her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Robert C. Helt, ASC/CY, at (513) 255-1427 with serious concerns only. Direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to ATTN: Mr. John R. Shock, Contracting Officer, WL/AAKD, Building 7, 2530 C Street, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. Closing date for submission of response is 30 calendar days from the publication of this notice. Firms should reference AAK-95-10 in their responses. This program will not be republicized prior to solicitation. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0087)

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