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A -- JOINT MUNITIONS EFFECTIVENESS MANUALS SOL MNK-96-003 POC Contracting Officer, Lorna Tedder, (904) 882-4294, ext 3399, or Contract Specialist, Judith Gibson, (904) 882-4294, ext 3207. JOINT MUNITIONS EFFECTIVENESS MANUALS (JMEMS) Research and development sources are sought that have capabilities to conduct special research projects and prepare documents for publication. The current contract, F08635-90-C-0160, with Oklahoma State University will expire on 28 February 1996. WL/MNK intends to extend the current contract for 4 months. Potential sources for this 4 month period must be able to start immediately due to ongoing requirements. THIS IS FOR AN INTERIM PERIOD OF ONLY 4 MONTHS WHILE THIS PROCUREMENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RECOMPETED. (See CBD issue PSA-1394, 24 July 1995) Request for Proposals for the recompete are anticipated to be released during the first or second quarter of 1996. This acquisition will support the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME), a tri-service organization under direction of the Joint Logistics Commanders. Documents to be prepared for publication are technical handbooks and special publications. Preparation of these documents will require the Contractor to: a. perform mathematical computations using existing computer models that have been authenticated and approved by the JTCG/ME, b. perform art and graphics work, c. prepare draft documents, d. edit documents, e. modify computer models. The Contractor will also be required to conduct research studies that are related to the publication of the technical handbooks. These research projects are initiated when data voids are discovered during document preparation. Examples of such research projects are: a. battlefield visibility due to smoke and dust, b. weather effects on battlefield visibility, and, c. reliability and maintainability of hydraulic systems on military vehicles, to name a few. These special studies vary in duration and require experts with advanced degrees in specific fields of research. These fields include Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics. The research tasks can be carried out at the Contractor's facilities when in the best interest of the Government. Since many of the technical handbooks are already published, some of the work will consist of preparing revisions and/or updates. It is required that all revisions and/or updates be in the same format and of the same quality as original publications. These technical handbooks present weapon effectiveness data for air delivered and surface delivered weapons. These documents are generally referred to as the Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEMs). The Contractor shall be required to install JTCG/ME approved computer programs on Government-provided computer systems and to verify proper operation of these programs. The Contractor may also be required to prepare computer models based upon mathematical models provided by the JTCG/ME and those developed by the Contractor shall be documented. The Contractor shall serve as custodian of all JTCG/ME computer models and all master copies of published documents. The Contractor will be required to modify documents for release to foreign countries as directed by JTCG/ME. This work will usually require document editing and revising as specified by the appropriate DOD agency. The Contractor will be required to prepare presentation aids and instructions to various service schools and agencies on use of technical handbooks. The Contractor will be required to provide data collection, storage and retrieval services for information that is used in preparation of publications. The majority of this effort deals with revisions, changes, and updates of manuals for Surface-to-Surface (JMEM/SS), Air-to-Surface (JMEM/AS) and Anti-Air (JMEM/AA). The major manuals of concern are as follows: a. JMEM/SS, 1. Methodology and Evaluation, 2. Reliability, 3. Delivery Accuracy, b. JMEM/AA, 1. Missile Evaluation, 2. Gun Evaluation, 3. Aerial Target Vulnerability, 4. Methodology, c. JMEM/AS, 1. Methodology, 2. Helicopter, 3. Small Computers, 4. Systems Characteristics, 5. Delivery Accuracy, 6. Target Vulnerability, 7. Target Acquisition. These manuals are constantly being reviewed, changed and/or revised. All work associated with this project shall be performed at Eglin AFB, FL using Government-provided facilities. Office furniture, office equipment, supplies, utilities, computer support, photographic support, printing support, and special equipment deemed necessary by the Government will be provided by the Government. A security clearance will be required for all personnel working on this contact. An Organizational Conflict of Interest provision wil be included in any resultant contract. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars IAW Note 25 as related to the above technical capabilities to WL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, Attn: Judith Gibson. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. For further information concerning the technical aspects, contact ASC/XRWS, Bill Chase, (904) 882-4455, Ext 3293 or Dan McInnis, (904) 882-4151, Ext 3262. For contractual information contact Judith Gibson, (904) 882-4294, Ext 3207. 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/her 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 the use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Eglin's Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kenny, 205 West D Ave., Suite 318, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6865, (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern as defined in FAR 52.219.1. After statements of capability have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirement of the planned contract. This requirement may be pursued sole source if Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying requirements. Contractors with access to Internet may wish to review WL/MNK's Home Page at http://www.wlmn.eglin,af.mil (0339)

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