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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 19,1995 PSA#1350

Air FORCE WRIGHT LABORATORY ARMAMENT DIRECTORATE CONTRACTING DIVISION (WL/MNK), 101 W. EGLIN BLVD, Ste 337, EGLIN AFB FL 32542-6810

A -- CONFORMED ARRAY SEEKER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SOL MNK-95-0025 POC CONTACT POINT, Mr. FRANCISCO ARRENDONDO, WL/MNGS, 904/882-5607, EXT 2349, Or SHIRLEY A. BARBEE, WL/MNK, (904) 882-4294, EXT 3408. Research and Development sources are sought for the Conformal Array Seeker Technology (CAST) Program. The Advanced Guidance Division of the Wright Laboratory Armament Directorate (WL/MNG) has a requirement for developmental research on Conformal Array Seeker Technology applicable for missile guidance. The Conformal Array Seeker Technology program objectives will be to design, develop and demonstrate an electronically steered conformal array antenna seeker breadboard applicable for missile guidance. The breadboard should demonstrate an antenna system that is conformal to the missile body, and yet give good performance and coverage from the missile line-of-sight to at least 140 degrees or better field of regard. The breadboard should demonstrate innovative low cost technology for beamforming technique and beam steering technique that would steer the beam within the field of regard. The breadboard processor should be adequate to perform all the functions necessary for the acquisition and tracking of targets. This program will culminate with a demonstration of the breadboard seeker at Eglin AFB Florida.Qualifications shall include, but are not limited to: 1) Experience in electronically steered antenna technology, 2) Experience with conformal array antenna technology, 3) Experience with RF seeker operations and functionalities, such as searching, acquiring and tracking targets, 4) Knowledge and understanding of beamforming and beamsteering techniques and technology developments in industries, 5) Evidence of competence in constructing radar systems and subsystems, which includes signal processing and data processing hardware. The program duration is expected to be approximately 42 months and extend over the fiscal years FY 96 to FY 99. A single contract award is anticipated. Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (RDSCP) apply to this acquisition in accordance with DFARS 235.70. A standard request for proposal (RFP) will not be issued. The complete solicitation, scheduled for release on or about 2 Aug 95, will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily. 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 having applicable interest, background and capability, are encouraged to submit information to Attn: Shirley A. Barbee, WL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd., Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 30 days from date of publication. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a 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 purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. ( Potential RFP recipients will be required to be export control certified, in accordance with DODD 5230.25, prior to receiving an RFP. Certification may be obtained through the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 1-800-353-3572.) Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The SIC code for this acquisition is 8731, with a size standard of 500 employees. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should establish channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Eglins Ombudsman, Colonel Daniel M. Tibbetts, Commander, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (ASC/SK), 205 West D Ave, Ste 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the points of contact listed below: For technical information, contact Mr. Francisco Arredondo, WL/MNGS, at (904) 882-5607 ext 2349, fax to (904) 882-4034 or Email to arredond@eglin.af. mil. For questions of a contractual nature, contact Shirley A. Barbee, Contract Specialist, at (904) 882-4294, ext 3408, WL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810 or fax to (904) 882-9599. (0137)

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