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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 8,1996 PSA#1505SMC/TEKL 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776 A -- FASAT-BRAVO POC Capt Michael Miller, Contract Manager,
(505)846-8502. The Space Test Program (STP), Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque
NM, is seeking sources with the capability to provide a low cost,
quick reaction launch service for a single small satellite. The
contractor will be required to integrate the Government furnished
satellite on to their launch vehicle, provide launch services, and post
launch analysis. Based on the size and cost of the satellite, launch as
a dedicated or primary payload is not expected to be cost effective,
therefore the contractor is encouraged to consider providing the launch
service to the satellite as a ''secondary payload''. The requirements
for this effort are summarized below: (1) Satellite: mass = 50 kg, size
= 60 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm, orbital adjustment capability = none (2)
Orbit: altitude = 650 - 1200 km, inclination = greater than 85 degrees
(sun-synchronous desired), eccentricity = circular (3) Schedule:
launch window = Aug - Nov 1996, satellite delivery to launch provider
= July 96. The government will provide the satellite, satellite
separation system, and ground support equipment required by the
satellite. Additional details regarding the satellite, satellite
separation system, and ground support requirements will be provided
upon request. Sources that believe they can meet these requirements are
requested to submit the following information: proposed launch vehicle,
proposed launch date/window, projected final orbital characteristics
for the government furnished satellite, details of other payloads if a
shared launch is proposed, summary of previous launch vehicle
performance, details of any hardware/software development required to
permit launch of this satellite, and a cost estimate for providing
these services. This announcement is for information and planning
purposes only, it does not constitute an RFP and is not to be construed
as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding should indicate if
they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged
business, an 8(a) firm, a historically black college or university or
a minority institution. The government reserves the right to set this
acquisition, or portions thereof, aside for small businesses, socially
and economically disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, historically
black colleges or univesities, and minority institutions. For this
proposed acquisition, the definitions in FAR 19.001 and small business
size standard for SIC 3761, size standard 1000 employees apply.
Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate
in this acquisition at the prime contractor level. The research and
test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military
Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted
by the Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the
Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App.
2401, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the Qualified
Contractors Access List (QCAL) may receive such information. Request
certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Service
Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI
49016-3412 as soon as possible. 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
to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors
when an offeror prefers not to use established channels during the
proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors
should communicate first with the Contracting Officer to request
information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the
Ombudsman. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution
from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Phillips
Laboratory (PL) Ombudsman, Colonel James D. Ledbetter (PL/CV) at (505)
846-4964, or at 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776.
For contracting issues, please contact Captain Michael A. Miller,
SMC/TEKL at (505) 846-8502 (telefax (505) 846-8518). Interested
companies are requested to submit information regarding their
capabilities to Maj Gary Hendel, SMC/TELO, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE,
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. Responses are required not later than 12
January 1996. Technical questions may be directed to Maj Gary Hendel at
505-846-4660, or via E-mail to hendelgr@plk.af.mil. (0004) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0002 19960105\A-0002.SOL)
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