AL/HR(HSC/PKRH) 7909 Lindbergh Dr, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5352

A -- ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN ADVISOR (AIDA) SOL PKR-SSS-95-12 POC Contact Point: Ralph Urias, Contract Negoiator, (210) 536-5776. Phyllis J Morse, Contracting Officer, (210) 536-5771. Advanced Instructional Design Advisor (AIDA) Sources Sought PKR-SSS-95-12, Armstrong Laboratory, Human Resources Directorate, Technical Training Research Division. Qualified Sources are being sought to design, develop, field, test, and evaluate a software system for providing intelligent performance support for interactive courseware (ICW) design, development, and delivery. The system will build on previous and current research at the Armstrong Laboratory and other laboratories studying automated instructional design, and will be used as a research platform to guide further efforts in automating instructional design as well as providing an intelligent authoring package for ICW. This research effort will: (1) evaluate prior research results and prototype systems, (2) develop detailed design documents, (3) procure, develop, and integrate hardware and software systems, and (4) implement and evaluate prototype systems. Sources should also have experience and capabilities in instructional design, development, and evaluation, as well as in applied cognitive science, artificial intelligence applications, experimental design, human-computer interaction, software engineering, and the development and maintenance of computer software for research applications. Sources should also have experience and capabilities in the development of training systems in multiple training environments, as well as experience in networked and distributed computing systems. Familiarization with the Air Force environment is necessary. 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 soliciation 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. A cost type contract is contemplated for this effort. The period of performance is to be 48 months. A SECRET Security Clearance will be required in performance of this work. Only respones that provide the requested information applicable to your firm will be considered. SIC Code 8731 has been assigned. Firms should indicate whether they are a woman-owned business. Additionally, information is required as to whether your firm is considered a small business. 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 contract, and with its affiliates the number of employees does not exceed 500 persons.'' '''Concerns' means any business entity organized for profit with a place of business located in the United States, including but not limited to an individual, patnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperation.'' The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. All respondees to this synopsis shall include their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (i.e., Federal Supply Code for Mfrs, a five digit code assigned by Cmdr, Def Logistics Service Center, Attn: DECS-CGD, Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI., Red DOD 5000.12(M). Small businesses interested in this effort MUST respond with a complete capability/qualificaton package describing the company's technical expertise and experience, personnel and facilities and motivation for participating in this program. SEE READER'S GUIDE NOTE(S) ITEM NUMBER 25 for FURTHER DETAILS. Large businesses need only reply with a letter of interest. Responses submitted should be in one copy only. Each response should reference PKR-SSS-95-12. Response should be sent to: AL/HR (HSC/PKRH), 7909 Lindbergh Dr, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5352. Any non-technical and/or contractual questions should be referred to Ralph Urias, (210) 536-5776. Technical questions may be directed to Capt Paul K Daly, AL/HRTD, 7909 Lindbergh DR, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5352, (210) 536-2981. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidetiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Emile Baladi at (210) 536-2903. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty days from publication of this notice. (0261)

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