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16 -- T-38 AVIONICS UPGRAD SOL F33657-95-R-0057 POC Sandy Wieser, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-5107. T-38 AVIONICS UPGRADE SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: . This is an update to a Sources Sought/Request For Information (RFI) issued in the CBD on 26 May 94 by SA-ALC. Sources are being sought for the AT/T-38 Avionics Upgrade Program. The United States Air Force is planning a non-developmental avionics upgrade to the AT/T-38 to provide the capability to train bomber/fighter pilots in a system similar to modern weapon systems, and to increase AT/T-38 reliability and maintainability. Key components of the avionics upgrade include the integration of a Heads-Up Display (HUD), the addition of a Global Positioning System (GPS), an Inertial Navigation System, a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Mode S Transponder capability, UHF/VHF radios, Hands On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) functional integration, upgraded engine displays, a digital clock, and appropriate displays for all of this equipment. The Avionics Upgrade program also requires the development of Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to include an Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) and a Unit Training Device (UTD) to duplicate the avionics upgrade design. In addition, Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)will be required to support the existing T50/T51 simulators and the new ATDs as well as the avionics upgrade with one year interim contractor support (ICS) and operation of a Contractor Operated Maintenance Base Supply (COMBS). An integrated RFP will be issued with the award of three stand alone contracts to a single prime contractor for the Avionics Upgrade/ ATD Development, Avionics Support and T50/T51/ATD Maintenance. ). A Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR) approach is planned with the single prime contractor being responsible for performance on all three contracts. Sources must demonstrate and provide evidence of performance capabilities through company brochures, charts, off-the-shelf documentation, etc. in the following areas: technical, cost accounting using the earned value method, financial, subcontract management, software and avionics integration. Sources must also provide evidence of past performance experience with TSPR, CLS of aircraft or aircraft components, COMBS, NDI programs, incentive contracts and contractor teaming participating as both a prime or as a subcontractor to a prime. Further, experience in integrating major or similar hardware/software programs with CLS and training devices involved must be provided. Sources shall indicate their size status in relation to SIC code 3728 (1000 employees). Sources who responded to the previous sources sought synopsis dated 26 May 95 must also respond to this notice in order to have their capabilities updated and evaluated. Any information previously submitted to this activity or any other DOD activity will not be considered, therefore, interested firms should include all information which they want to be evaluated. 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/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 use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Robert Helt, ASC/CY, 2511 L St, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7503 with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations, and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Sandy Wieser or Jane Hendricks, ASC/LYD(K), 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017 at 513-255-5107. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately issue a solicitation or contract. Point of contact for this synopsis is either Sandy Wieser or Jane Hendricks, ASC/LYD(K), 2145 Monahan Way, WPAFB, OH 45433-7017 at 513-255-5107. Closing date for submission of response is fifteen (15) days from publication of this notice. (0158)

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