Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Code AIR-21611A, Washington, DC 20361-2160

14 -- AIM-9X ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEMONSTRATION SOL N00019-95-R-0035 POC Contact, LCDR Arno J. Sist, Phone (703)604-3065 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to a release a solicitation for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD) Phase of the AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Weapons System. Options for approximately 1,000 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) missiles may be included. Under the E&MD Phase, the selected contractor will be required to design, develop, test, qualify, document, manufacture, deliver and support an All Up Round (AUR) missile system. This will include integration of the missile rocket motor, warhead and fuze. Potential offerors are advised that only firms with a TOP SECRET facility clearance will be eligible for award. National Disclosure Policy Committee decision limits participation of foreign sources to participation as subcontractors. Those firms interested in particpating in the competition for the AIM-9X E&MD and LRIP options must notify LCDR Sist in writing or by fax. The Government plans to provide copies of the DRAFT UNCLASSIFIED Statement of Work and the SECRET Preliminary System Specification (AS-5780) to the eligible firms expressing interest. These documents are expected to be available on or about 11 August. AIM-9X Demonstration/Validation Phase prime contractors will receive both the SOW and Preliminary Specification and need not respond to this synopsis. Interested firms are requested to submit written comments on the SOW by COB 25 August 1995. The Government will hold a conference to discuss foreign participation guidelines, the Statement of Work and related issues at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time 8 September 1995, at Room 110 Jefferson Plaza Two (JP-2) Arlington VA. Only firms which meet the secutity requirements in this synopsis and which have the capability to perform as system prime contractors should attend. In order to facilitate the meeting, each potential offeror is limited to three (3) participants. Names and security clearances for proposed attendees should be forwarded to LCDR Sist. This announcement is not a solicitation, a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not assume any liability for any costs incurred by potential offerors in reviewing and responding to the draft SOW and Preliminary System Specification. The information in these documents is subject to change without notice, and does not bind the Government to any particular acquisition strategy. Any questions concerning this announcement should be directed in writing to LCDR Sist at the above fax number. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 60001-95. (0221)

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