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A -- INFRARED TECHNIQUES EXPERIMENTS (ITE) POC Duane A. Sauve, Capt., USAF, WL/AAWD-2, 513-255-3498. Notice of Contract Action for Infrared Techniques Experiments (ITE). The Wright Laboratory, Avionics Directorate, ELectronic Warfare Division, is contemplating the award of a 60 month program for Infrared Techniques Experiments. Sources are being sought to upgrade the Laser Infrared Countermeasure Development (LID) Range at Wright-Patterson AFB OH to develop techniques against advanced infrared/electro-optic threats. These threats include advanced infrared/electro-optic seekers and imaging systems used for acquisition and tracking. The LID Range consists of the 10th floor tower laboratory in Bldg. 620 at Wright-Patterson AFB OH and the asset support trailers located downrange on Wright-Patterson's Area B test range. The results from ITE will define upgrade paths to current and advanced development systems. In order to develop techniques against advanced infrared/electro-optic threats, the project consists of five areas: 1) Develop detailed plans for each experiment or field test, 2) Design and implement necessary changes and improvements to the LID Range, 3) Conduct experiments and field tests, 4) Ensure the LID Range is available for experiments and field tests for the duration of the contract, and 5) Plan for, acquire, reduce, analyze, and report the results. The project is based on a 56-month technical effort followed by four months for reporting. The contractor must submit written proof of expertise in infrared sensors, tracking technology, infrared countermeasure technology, and in complex system integration, testing, and analysis to Capt. Duane Sauve, WL/AAWD-2, WPAFB OH 45433-7318, COM (513) 255-3498. A single award is projected in March 1996. Firms responding should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman owned business, a historically black college or university, or minority institution. For this item the general definition to be used to determine whether your firm is small is as follows: ''A small business concern is a concern that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on government contracts and with its affiliates, the number of employees does not exceed 500 persons.'' SIC Code 8731 applies. ''Concern means any business entity organization for profit with a place of business in the United States, its possessions, Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association or corporation.'' The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto. Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Large businesses are only required to submit a statement of interest to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP). All respondents shall include in any request their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Small businesses should submit their capabilities statements to: ATTN: Capt. Duane Sauve, Project Engineer, WL/AAWD-2, Bldg. 620, 2241 Avionics Circle, Ste 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7318. All other responses should be sent to: ATTN: Fred Kirchner, Contract Negotiator, WL/AAKD Bldg 7, 2530 C St, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. Non-technical assistance may be secured by calling the above individual at 513-255-5252. 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 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, ASC/CY, Col Robert C. Helt, at 513-255-1427 with serious concerns only. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty (30) calendar days from the publication of this notice. Firms should reference AAK-96-01 in their responses. RFP release for this program is projected in November 1995. This program will not be republicized prior to solicitation. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0228)

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