Directorate Of Contracting/Bldg 1233, Oo-Alc/ 6072 Fir Avenue, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5820

16 -- SOL F42620-95-R-BBBBL POC For copy, Lance Hardman/Lfks/(801)777-6879, For additional information contact Lance Hardman/Lfks/(801)777-6879 Item 0001 NSN 1600- - - . Item 0002 The following is provided for purposes of a market survey of industry. Responses to this publication are elicited to provide comment and to identify sources who may have the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and capacity to meet the Air Force's requirement for fabricating and supplying Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible cockpit and external (caution/warning/formation) lighting kits for installation by Air Force field personnel in ANG and AFRES F-16 aircraft. The Air Force has awarded a Letter Contract to Control Products Corporation of Grand Prairie, Texas under urgent and compelling exception to full and open competition which includes delivery of reprocurement drawings and data. The Air Force is in the process of preparing a detailed ''build to print'' specification, which, subject to planning strategy approval, will lead to a competitive Request For Proposal (RFP), expected to be issued within the next eight months. The balance of the Guard and Reserve requirement for kits to modify F-16 C Block 25/30/32 aircraft to make them compatible with use of Type 1, Class A night vision goggles as defined in MILSPEC MIL-L-85762A will be described. Kit components must comply with MIL-L-85762A except as specifically waived by the Government and will consist of nondevelopmental items (bezels, post-lights and edge-lit panels). Post and/or bezel lighting from add-on assemblies external to cockpit instrumentation will be as specified by the Air Force. Specifications for internally lit panel replacement with new MIL-P-7788 Class 1 - NVGA Type IV or Type V panels (retaining existing wiring and connectors etc.), map lights using NVIS white map reading filters with light shields etc., replacement Utility Lights with dual mode (white and NVIS white) capability, and external warning/caution/formation lights will be provided. Chromaticity and brightness standards may also be specified. Production samples may also be required. Firm fixed prices in accordance with the drawing package to be provided will be solicited. Applicable federal supply group: FSG 16 Aircraft Accessories. Program management responibility will be provided by OO-ALC/LFPO and contract will be managed by OO-ALC/LFKS. Previous experience with aircraft NVIS compatible lighting is mandatory. Past performance will be evaluated at a level at least equal to price in accordance with latest DOD ''Streamlining'' procedures. Subject to Government verification and in accordance with criteria to be detailed in the RFP, the successful offerer will also be expected to demonstrate in their proposals that they meet high standards for (1) knowledge and understanding of the requirement, (2) facilities, employees with satisfactory qualifications, and other resources reflecting readily discernible capability and adequate production capacity, (3) effective purchasing systems, materials management, access to parts suppliers as required, and viable subcontracting relationships or teaming concepts as required, (4) and appropriate management and engineering expertise to meet the technical capability required. Demonstration of these and other capabilities in areas to be defined at the discretion of the Air Force requiring activity may be detailed in the yet-to-be-released RFP. Potential offerors may identify their interest and submit documentation as to their general qualifications per the above within 15 days to OO-ALC/LFKS, Bldg 1233, 6072 Fir Avenue, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5820, Attn: Lance S. Hardman, Contracting Officer. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the contracting officer. Only written responses received directly from the requester will be acceptable and will receive a written response. (0263)

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