Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6014 Dogwood Avenue/Bldg 1258, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5816

R -- MINUTEMAN/PEACEKEEPER WEAPON SYSTEM SOL F42610-96-R-AAAAK POC For copy, Sharon Porter/Lmke/(801)777-6075, For additional information contact Sharon Porter/Lmke/(801)777-6075 The following information is submitted as a sources sought synopsis to provide notification of the government's intention to issue a proposal for continuous engineering services in support of the Minuteman and Peacekeeper Weapon Systems. The Air Force is in the process of preparing a Justification and Approval document to gain the required approval to issue a sole source request for proposal to Boeing Defense & Space Group. Engineering services are required on a continuous basis for engineering/technical support for Survivability and Vulnerability Test Center (S&VIC) at Little Mountain, Utah; Minuteman 160MM; Peacekeeper 68MM. Effort to include test plans/procedures, technical support for other weapon systems, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, other government agencies requirements and all required reports. Period of performance will begin 1 Oct 96 through 30 Sep 97 with two one-year options. There is no available data package (drawings and specifications). Boeing is the only currently qualified source for the engineering/technical services identified hereunder. Subject to the Government's consideration, a viable source, not already qualified to provide the requisite services, should submit a concise and program specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that they have (1) the necessary knowledge and understanding of the requirements; (2) facilities and employees with satisfactory qualifications; and appropriate management, and engineering experience with the ICBM and/or similar ICBM programs to be able to conduct the engineering/technical services requirement without technical, schedule, or cost risk. In addition, any viable sources, not currently qualified, will conduct a demonstration of capability prior to award of contract. The response shall describe the potential offeror's qualifications in the following areas: (1) ICBM Programs. Describe current and past Minuteman/Peacekeeper programs conducted by the potential offeror and relevance to the services described herein. Describe knowledge of and experience with ICBM Nuclear Hardness Test Criteri for Shock & Vibration, Electromagnetic Pulse, Electro-Magnetic Radiation. (2) Management System. Describe the management approach to be employed on the program. (3) Personnel Experience. Describe the qualifications of personnel projected to work on this program. Management, engineering, and technical personnel should have experience on ICBM and/or similar programs, including the details of those programs/contracts worked. (4) Facilities. Describe those facilities to be provided to the contractor's personnel to encourage optimum performance on the required tasks. (5) Demonstration of Capability. Describe the plan (and schedule), prior to contract award, that demonstrates the potential offeror's capability to perform the tasks required. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Potential offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 30 pages) within 10 days after publication of this notice, to OO-ALC/LMKE, 6014 Dogwood Ave., Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816, ATTN: Sharon Porter, Contracting Officer. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer. NO TELEPHONE OR FAX REQUESTS. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. (0340)

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