Directorate Of Contracting/Bldg 1233, Oo-Alc/ 6072 Fir Avenue, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5820

J -- F-16 FALCON UP MODICICATION SOL F42620-96-R-62830 DUE 031496 POC For copy, Jim Mccowan/Lfks/(801)777-5768, For additional information contact Jim Mccowan/Lfks/(801)777-5768 Ogden Air Logistics Center F-16 Systems Program Office is preparing a Streamlined Source Selection, Limited Source Request for Proposal (RFP) to capable Korean F-16 Aircraft contractors. The goal of this solicitation is to cut the transportation costs and delays associated with transporting aircraft to facilities outside of Korea, to keep the aircraft in Korea where needed during modification, and to take advantage of significant Korean cost sharing funds available under a U.S. - Korea Protection Treaty and accompanying Memorandum of Agreement. This solicitation is also intended to increase the industrial base for such work in Korea. The acquisition is for limited Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) known as ''FALCON UP'', full aircraft strip and paint, ''Drop-In'' Maintenance, and other modifications to United States Air Force (USAF) F-16, Block 30, C/D model aircraft stationed in Korea. Modification work will be for the specified TCTOs and for ''Drop-In'' Maintenance. At this time there is a firm quantity of aircraft projected for modification and strip and paint, but no firm quantity for ''Drop-In'' maintenance. The effort is to begin in October 1996. Flow time for each aircraft modification must not exceed four months. Contracting effort will be FY96-01. Subject to the Government's consideration, any interested viable Korean contractor, which is not already determined capable to provide the required service, will submit a concise and program specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that they have: (1) The necessary knowledge and understanding of the requirement. (2) Facilities and employees with satisfactory qualifications, and (3) Appropriate management, engineering experience, and knowledge with F-16 C/D, Block 30 aircraft to conduct the modification without technical, schedule or cost risk to the United States government. In addition, a viable source which has not yet been determined capable, will need to conduct a demonstration of capability prior to award of contract. The response shall describe the potential offeror's qualification in the following areas: (1) F-16 maintenance skills. Describe current and past F-16 modification and maintenance conducted by the potential offerors and it's relevance to services described herein (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 be experienced on modification of the F-16 C/D, Block 30 aircraft. (Include the details of those program/contracts worked.) (4) Facilities. Describe those facilities located in the Republic of Korea to be provided and how they meet current United States Air Force Safety and Security Standards. (5) Demonstration of capability. Describe a plan and schedule, prior to contract award, that demonstrates potential offeror's capability to perform the tasks required. The proposed contract is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with actual work being geographically restricted to Korea by Korean Contractors. Potential offeror's may identify their interests and capability to respond to the requirement or to submit proposals. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limit 15 pages) within 10 days after publication of this notice: OO-ALC/LFKS 6072 Fir Avenue, Bldg 1233 Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5820 ATTN: James McCowan, Contracting Officer It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with firms in Korea. Request for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the contracting officer. No telephone request. Only written or FAX (801) 777-6172 request received directly from the requestor are acceptable. The approximate issue/response date will be 13 Feb 96. To: Korean Air Lines Ltd, Seosomun-Dong Seoul Korea. To: Samsung Aerospace, Sachon Korea. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Requests for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. 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 not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0024)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0026 19960125\J-0001.SOL)