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10 -- CBU-97/B SFW P3I POC For contracting information contact Mack Kirkland at (904) 882-8269, ext 3162. For technical information contact Major Mike Amspacker at (904 882-8415, ext 3023. The Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW) Program Office plans to award a contract for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of a Preplanned Product Improvement (P3I) program for the BLU-108 portion of the SFW to enhance weapon system performance. EMD is expected to begin November 1995. The EMD program will design, develop, test, and qualify an improved BLU-108 submunition and include delivery of production representative hardware prior to conclusion of the contract for verification testing by the government. This development is considered an improvement of an on-going program conducted by Textron Defense Systems and is expected to last 36 months. Textron Defense Systems is the only manufacturer of the BLU-108. The P3I version of the BLU-108 is an update of the current BLU-108 and must be compatible with all current and planned BLU-108 weapons. A reprocurement package of the current BLU-108 has not been accepted by the government and is not available. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an IFB or an RFP and is not to be considered as a commitment by the government. All responsible sources shall be screened on the following qualifications: knowledge and production capability of the BLU-108 and Sensor Fuzed Weapon, knowledge of the BLU-108 and SFW interfaces, knowledge of the BLU-108 and SFW operations and capabilities, and the ability to meet the development schedule. After all statements of capability have been screened, a subsequent solicitation resulting from this announcement will be issued to those prospective sources which, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have a potential to successfully fulfill this requirement. The request for proposal is anticipated to be released within 90 days. Firms wishing to be considered for this effort should submit their qualifications to the contracting officer, ASC/YHK, Attn: Mr. Mack Kirkland, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 168, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. The firm must specifically address all requirements of this synopsis, and should include a statement whether or not the firm is large, small, or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-7000. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 15 calendar days after publication in the Commerce Business Daily. 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 Timothy R. Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865, (904) 882-9051. Routine communications concerning this acquisition should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Mack Kirkland, at (904) 882-8269, ext 3162, or the Program Manager, Major Mike Amspacker, at (904) 882-8415, ext 3023. Collect calls will not be accepted. (0208)

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