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A -- INFRARED TECHNIQUES EXPERIMENTS (ITE) SOL F33615-96-R-1800 DUE 040996 POC Dawn M. Ross, Contract Negotiator, 513-255-6908. Wright Laboratory is interested in receiving proposals for the research effort entitled ''Infrared Techniques Experiments (ITE)'' described below. This solicitation and resulting award shall be made in accordance with the Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (RDSCP) described in DFARS 235.70. This is the solicitation, there will be no formal RFP or RFQ. The name, address and telephone number of the representative of the contracting officer for this solicitation is shown as POC above. This solicitation consists of this notice, any subsequent amendments, and a supplemental package which is available by writing to the above address. Offerors who did not respond to synopsis AAK 96-01 published 95AUG10 should provide, in writing, their complete address information to Wright Laboratory (see above address) in order to receive any subsequent amendments and the supplemental package (if applicable). All of the mandatory terms, clauses and provisions at DFARS 235.7006, Research and Development Streamlined Contracting format, and the following optional items are incorporated by reference: B.3, B.6, C.2, E.3, E.4, F.1, G.2, G.3, H.3, I.42, I.43, I.44, I.53, I.63, I.65, I.66, I.67, I.68, I.69, I.70, I.73, I.74, I.76, I.82, I.84, I.85, I.87, I.88, I.90, I.94, I.95, I.97, I.100, I.107, I.108, I.127, I.129, I.131, I.136, I.138, I.144, I.168, I.147, I.148, I.153, I.155, I.157, I.159, I.161, I.163, I.164, I.169, I.167, L.14, L.19, M.2. This solicitation includes clauses and provisions from FAR 1990 edition updated through FAC 90-31 and DFARS 1991 edition updated through DAC 91-6. The standard evaluation factors found in Section M of DFARS 235.7006 apply, but are modified as stated herein. Provision M.2 Evaluation Procedures and Basis for Award, subparagraph (A)(l),(2),(3), and (4) are modified as follows: (A) Technical. (l) Technical Approach. The soundness of the offeror's technical approach, including the offeror's demonstrated understanding of the technical requirement, which includes a discussion of the following:(a)The degree to which the proposal demonstrates a thorough understanding of laser infrared countermeasures technology and techniques as they relate to airborne systems. (b) The degree to which the proposal demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Government's existing Laser IRCM Development (LID) Range and its capabilities. (c)The soundness of the approach for performing analyses to show the technical feasibility of the proposed approach. (d) The soundness of approach for the design and fabrication of LID Range modifications. (e) The soundness of the approach for the static and dynamic testing of infrared and electro-optic threats. (f)The soundness of the approach for the analysis of the experimental data.(g) How all administrative requirements will be adequately satisfied. (h) How all technical requirements will be adequately satisfied. (i) The offeror shall identify and fully substantiate any exceptions taken to the requirements. (2)QUALIFICATION. The experience and qualifications of the proposed personnel relevant to the proposed task. The quantity and quality of the offeror's corporate experience relevant to the proposed task. (3) MANAGEMENT. The degree to which the offeror demonstrates the ability to effectively and efficiently manage and administer the program to a successful conclusion, including the offeror's experience for the extent to which it is applicable to this project. (4) FACILITIES. The degree to which the proposed facilities enable accomplishment of the proposed effort including the likelihood that the offeror's proposed equipment shall be evaluated for adequacy to accomplish the technical objectives. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Completion) type contract is contemplated. The estimated period of performance is 60 months commencing on or about 96JUN15 which includes 4 months for writing and reviewing the final report. It is expected that this contract will be awarded based upon a determination that there is adequate price competition, therefore, the offeror is not required to submit or certify cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist in accordance with FAR 15.804-3, the offeror shall provide certified cost or pricing data as required by the Contracting Officer. To be responsive to this solicitation, submit 6 copies of your Technical proposal no later than 1500 hours, 96APR09, addressed to: WRIGHT LABORATORY BLDG 7, Attn: DAWN M. ROSS, WL/AAKR, 2530 C ST AREA B, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7607, 513-255-6908. Submit 2 copies of your Cost proposal and one copy of your Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (if applicable) no later than 1500 hours, 96APR23, to the same address. The page limitations for technical and cost proposals are specified in DFARS 252.235-7006 (L.24). A Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) is in the supplemental package. The DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List, is included in the supplemental package. Also, included in the supplemental package is a list of Government equipment that will be available as part of base support. The technical requirements, including the reporting requirements, are contained in the supplemental package. The objective of this effort is to develop countermeasure (CM) techniques to protect aircraft against advanced IR/EO threats. (0065)

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