HQ Electronic Systems Center, Directorate of Airborne Warning and Control Systems, Contracting Division (AWK), 3 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, 01731-2115

58 -- AWACS INTEGRATION SUPPORT SOL F19628-95R0011 DUE 062395 POC Donna Beaudoin, Contract Specialist, ESC/AWK, 617-377-6667; Lt. Colonel James McTighe, Contracting Officer, ESC/AWK, 617-377-5642. The United States Air Force, Electronic Systems Center (ESC) has defined requirements for on-going systems and specialty engineering, integration, and test support services in support of the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). The objective of this effort is to (1) identify and evaluate technical alternatives to resolve current and projected deficiencies affecting E-3 readiness and sustainability, (2) propose appropriate technical solutions to current and projected system performance deficiencies, (3) design, develop, test, and integrate systems, subsystems, components, and test equipment, as necessary, to meet specified requirements, to include guaranteed overall system performance specifications and integration of modifications and enhancements without impact to current performance specifications. (See also the sources sought synopsis published in the Commerce Business Daily, dated December 12, 1994.) ESC intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense and Space Group, Aerospace and Electronics Division, Seattle WA, as the sole prime contractor. Authority for this action can be found in 10 U.S.C. ' 2304(c)(1), (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Boeing Defense & Space Group was selected as the sole source prime contractor because of its qualifications, which includes the following: comprehensive technical knowledge of the current U.S. E-3 system, to include performance characteristics and limitations, ownership of E-3 technical data, to include airframe data associated with the 707 aircraft, familiarity with the unique E-3 developmental infrastructure, to include facilities, laboratories, and test equipment, that enable Boeing to begin immediate performance on any task requiring use of these specialized facilities or equipment, and experience with large scale avionics integration on complex command and control platforms. In addition, Boeing has intimate knowledge of U.S. E-3 airframe, avionics, and mission equipment. This knowledge includes: 1) a detailed understanding of all current U.S. E-3 airframe, avionics and mission equipment interfaces, 2) a thorough technical understanding of all current U.S. E-3 upgrade programs and their impacts on existing systems, 3) an in-depth understanding of the U.S. E-3 aircraft military systems operating environment, and 4) intimate knowledge of the functional, electrical, mechanical and environmental interdependencies of the airframe, avionics, and mission equipment. Boeing also has continual access to the Avionics Integration Laboratory (AIL), Engineering Development Laboratory (EDL), Software Development Laboratory (SDL), and the Software Support Facility (SSF) located at The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA, for this effort. In addition, for any modifications or upgrades requiring flight test, the E-3 test aircraft, TS-3, is currently under a bailment agreement to the Boeing Co. in Seattle, WA. The Government expects to award the contract on May 31, 1995, by means of a letter contract. Period of performance of the total contract effort is currently projected at 60 months. Subcontracting opportunities on the individual task orders are expected and are strongly encouraged. Individuals or corporations interested in potential subcontracting opportunities should identify their areas of interest and expertise by notifying Boeing-s Point of Contact, Mr. R.M. Tucker, at 206-657-0759 no later than 062395. Responders should also indicate whether they qualify as a small or small disadvantaged firm. Responders an view the RFP on the Hanscom Electronic RFP Bulletin Board (HERBB), which can be reached through a computer modem by calling (617) 274-0500. No phone calls will be accepted for questions or inquiries that can be responded to on HERBB. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0124)

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