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R -- MEP CLASSROOM TRAINER SOL F42610-96-R-AAAAX POC For copy, Richard Heinze/Lmka/(801)777-4891, For additional information contact Richard Heinze/Lmka/(801)777-4891 The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential contractors, in addition to Loral Command and Control Systems (LCCS) who have the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete this effort. This acquisition is for the Minuteman Enhanced Procedures (MEP) Classroom Trainer. The MEP will be a classroom trainer in addition to existing Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) modified Minuteman weapon system trainers. It will need to provide classroom style training in direct relation to the Missile Procedures Trainer (MPT), and more specifically, familiarize the missile combat crews with the multiple computer displays associated with both the Weapon System Control Element (WSCE) and Higher Authority Command/Rapid Message Processing Element (HAC/RMPE) capabilities of the weapon system. The government is in the process of preparing a Justification and Authority (J&A) to proceed with a sole source acquisition to Loral Command and Control Systems, Colorado Springs, CO. This new classroom trainer acquisition includes: 1) the incorporation of the WSCE and HAC/RMPE capabilities requiring knowledge in each; 2) the requirement to be compatible with the REACT MPT so that computer lesson data sets and scripts files can be brought straight from the MPT into the classroom; 3) development of the MEP software, which will require expertise in REACT modified operational and simulation programs and expert knowledge of Ada, Fortran, C, assembly language, graphics, and coding; 4) operational testing of hardware and software through the use of contractor developed and government approved test plans and procedures; 5) qualification testing of the new MEP software through the use of contractor developed and government approved test plans and procedures; 6) design documentation for the MEP baseline ; 7) installation of the MEP hardware and software; 8) demonstration of the MEP hardware/software; 9) completion by August 31, 1996. The urgent need coupled with the fact that the REACT modification is still in progress, the government does not possess the ability or adequate documentation necessary to compete this effort. LCCS is currently the only qualified source that possesses the ability and experience required to complete the MEP development. For this proposed contract action for the modification effort the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Potential offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Potential offerors should submit their interest within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LMKR, 6014 Dogwood Ave., Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816, Attn: Richard G. Heinze. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement, make contact with the firm listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer. No telephone or FAX requests. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. (0067)

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