HSC/PKR, DCS Contracting, 8005 9TH Street, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5353

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOURCES SOUGHT POC Ms Sandra Phillips, Contract Negotiator, (210) 536-6333, Mr Jim Matthess, Contracting Officer. Electromagnetic Radiation Research SSS PKR-96-01. Qualified sources are being sought for professional electromagnetic radiation services in support of the Radiofrequency Radiation Division, Armstrong Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX, which conducts a broad spectrum of scientific research in biological effects of electromagnetic radiation. Human health and safety considerations for exposure to electromagnetic radiation require a solid base of scientific data. New and developing Air Force systems emit pulses of electromagnetic energy with unusual modulations, pulse shapes, rise times, and pulse durations. Little is known about how the energy contained in some of these pulses couple to biologic processes. Fielding of Air Force systems depends upon scientific databases to allow environmental and occupational judgments on human safety. Studies at the whole animal, organ, cellular, and subcellualar level need to be pursued in order to determine sites and modes of energy coupling. Research is needed in order to fully exploit potential biomedical applications. This research will be accomplished in government facilities at Brooks AFB, TX. Potential offerors must demonstrate capability and/or experience in research in the biological effects of radiofrequency radiation, including phsiological and behavioral effects, dosimetry and measurements of electromagnetic energy, long-term studies. A thorough knowledge of the existing scientific literature in this area is necessary. A cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated for this effort. The period of performance is contemplated to be 60 months. Any contract awarded from this requirement will require the contractor to have a ''Cleared Facility''. Some contractor personnel working on this effort will be required to have security clearance to the TOP SECRET level. This announcement is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL or announcement of SOLICITATION. Only responses 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 small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned business or small business 8(a). The general definitions to b used to determine whether your firm is a small or small disadvantaged business are 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, partnership, corporation, joint ventures, association, or cooperation.'' ''A small disadvantaged business is a concern that is at least 51 percent unconditionally owned by one ormore individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged, or publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and that has its management and daily business controlled by one or more such individuals.'' 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, Ref DOD 5000.12(M). 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 interested in this effort must respond with a complete capability/qualification package describing the company's technical expertise and experience, personnel and facilities. 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: SSS PKR 96-01. Response should be sent to: HSC/PKRE, 8005 9th Street, Attn: Ms Sandra Phillips (210) 536-6333. Technical questions may be directed to James H. Merritt, AL/OER, Brooks AFB TX 210-536-4703. 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 contracor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Potential offerors are invited to contact Mr Emile Baladi, HSC/XRY, 2510 Kennedy Dr., Suite 1, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5120 or call 210-536-2903 with serious concerns only. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty days from publication of this notice. (0317)

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