Aeronautical Systems Center, ASC/VXK, Weapons, Air Base and Range, Contracting Div, 102 West D Ave., Ste 168, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6707

16 -- MINIATURE AIR LAUNCH DECOY (MALD) POC Larry Miller, Contracts Specialist, (904) 882-4808, Ext 2171 or Maj Lewis, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8515 Ext 3069. Research and development sources are being sought for the design definition, fabrication and air launch test of a Miniature Air Launch Decoy (MALD). Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) and the Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC/LKG) Lethal SEAD Program Office plan to contract for an aerial radar decoy (Miniature Air Launched Decoy) (MALD). ARPA and ASC plan to conduct a full and open competition resulting in a single contract to conduct an Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) of an inexpensive miniature air-launched decoy. The MALD is defined as a free-flight vehicle including all equipment necessary to create RF signatures of combat aircraft. The proposed vehicle for the ACTD phase, must be capable of being carried on and employed from an USAF F-16 fighter aircraft. The intent of the ACTD is to design and produce the MALD air vehicles for system level qualification testing, and field demonstrations. The objectives of the ACTD include: producibility analysis and planning, aircraft integration including separation analysis, stores compatibility analysis, and interface definition, and design, fabrication, qualification and field demonstrations of the vehicle. The period of performance for the ACTD will be two to three years. Contractors are encouraged to use, wherever possible, mature off-the-shelf technology and components to produce a low cost, timely solution. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit their responses to Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base and Ranges Product Support Office (ASC/VXK), 102 West D Ave, Suite 168, Eglin AFB FL Attn: Major Richard S. Lewis, (904) 882-8515 Ext 3069 or Larry Miller at (904) 882-4808 Ext 2171. For technical information contact Ms Joan Sanders (904) 882-4808 Ext 2170. Responses should include, but not necessarily limited to, program management, engineering, management, and administrative support capabilities, Secret security clearance for facilities and personnel, knowledge of the technology involved in meeting the general requirements, and experience to include pst performance record on similar or related activities. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. A solicitation in the form of a Draft RFP is expected to be provided in February 1996 to those sources who posses, in the sole judgment of the Procuring Activity, the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. Firms responding to this synopsis should indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and DOD FAR Sup 52.219-7000. (0290)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0187 19951018\16-0017.SOL)