Armament Directorate Contracting Division (WL/MNK), Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810

A -- DENSE METAL CASE PENETRATING WARHEAD (DMCPW) TECHNOLOGY SOL MNK-96-012 POC Beverly Shaffer, (904) 882-4294, ext 3523. Research and development sources are sought to develop and demonstrate technology for dense metal case penetrating warhead (DMCPW) that is compatible with PAVE WAY III and JDAM guidance kits. The warhead will be compatible with the current FMU-143 A/B and the Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF) developmental fuze. The DMCPW must provide increased hard target penetration capability as well as increased lethality through controlled fragmentation and high density fragments. The effort is comprised of four phases: (1) A technology application investigation will be accomplished to define technologies comprising the most promising dense metal case concepts. Metallurgical assessments will be accomplished to identify the tungsten alloys with the best toughness and strength. Design and fabrication issues will be studied for weapon applications, (2) The preliminary design of selected PAVE WAY III demonstration weapon configuration concepts will be accomplished. Materials testing and alloy optimization efforts will be completed. Component and subsystem performance requirements will be established, (3) The dense metal components and subsystems will be designed and developed in accordance with the preliminary design. Subscale testing will be conducted to evaluate performance and fabrication techniques. Full scaled dynamic tests will be conducted on the Eglin sled track and performance assessed, and (4) Dense metal components and subsystems will be integrated into PAVE WAY III flight demonstration hardware. Prospective sources should provide evidence of their experience and capability in the form of successful completion of similar contracts, technical reports, journal publications and must have a facility clearance of up to the SECRET level. Prospective sources should provide evidence of their capability to define, design, fabricate and test tungsten penetrating warheads. It is anticipated that the period of performance will be 36 months. 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. Respondents to this notice must include complete address information in order to receive any supplemental packages/amendments. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to WL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn: Beverly Shaffer. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of 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. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern as defined by SIC Code 8731, 500 people. 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. 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. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, AFSEC/SK, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney, 205 West D. Avenue, Ste 318, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6865, at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Al Weimorts, WL/MNMW, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-2141, extension 2210. For contractual information contact Beverly Shaffer, WL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-4294, extension 3523. (0016)

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