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A -- SUBSTRATE FABRICATION SOL MNK 96-008 POC Contact Point, Becky Kirk, (904) 882-4294, Ext 3423, Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, Lyle A. Crews Jr., WL/MNK, (904) 882- 4294 Ext 3428. Research and development sources are sought for fabricating circuit substrates for use in extreme environments. These substrates will be populated by the government and then analyzed through tests to confirm their electro/mechanical characteristics in the presence of severe shock. Our goal is to establish microcircuit construction techniques (printed circuit boards, surface mount and multi-chip modules) and determine the kinds of substrates that will survive and operate in extreme environments. Prospective sources must demonstrate the ability to build highly customized substrates using many different substrate materials and construction processes. Circuit substrate designs will be government furnished. The contract will require the building of multi-layer circuit substrates using polyamides, aramides, ceramics, FR4, Teflon, Kapton, Thermount, and other substrate materials. The contractor must have the ability to produce substrates in surface mount, printed circuit board, chip and wire, high density interconnect, and ball grid technologies. Approximately 10 substrates per month (maximum of 20 per month) shall be built over a 24 month period. These substrates will be between one and 10 layers and have typical dimensions of 2'' X 2'' and maximum dimensions of 18''X 18'' . The turnaround time on production and delivery of these substrates shall typically be 4 weeks. A cost plus fixed fee contract valued at approximately $400,000 is envisioned for this requirement. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn: Becky Kirk. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, facilities, and capabilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Lt. Rabi N. Ratnesar, WL/MNSI, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-5767, extension 3228. For contractual information contact Ms Becky Kirk, WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-4294, extension 3423. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation f information submitted. 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. 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 requirements of the planned contract. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 (Size standard 500, SIC code 8731). The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. The Government anticipates that Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (RDSCP) apply to this acquisition in accordance with DFARS 235.70. A standard request for proposal (RFP) will not be issued. The complete solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily and proposals will be due 30 days after issuance of solicitation. 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 concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. All potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Eglin's Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. See Numbered Note 25 (0348)

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