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15 -- F-22 PRE-PRODUCTION VERIFICATION AND LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION AI RCRAFT POC Mary Routhier, (513) 255-1695,ext 2243/Contracting Officer, Sue Hunter, (513) 255-1695, ext 2245. Potential sources sought for the F-22 Pre-Production Verification (PPV) program and the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) program. Acquisition of four PPV aircraft and their associated equipment and support is presently being contemplated by ASC/YF to support initial operational testing of the F-22 fighter with delivery beginning in June 2000. Acquisition of four and then 12 aircraft and their associated equipment and support is also being contemplated for Lot 1 and Lot 2 of LRIP to provide initial operational aircraft to the field. Deliveries for Lot 1 are planned to begin in April 2001. Deliveries for Lot 2 will begin in March 2002. This requirement is a prospective sole source acquisition with Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Marietta, GA, is currently the prime contractor for the engineering and manufacturing development of the F-22 aircraft. Reprocurement data is not available. The purpose of this synopsis is to notify industry of the impending action and to determine if any competitive sources exist. PPV Request for Proposal is currently planned to be released in Sep 96. Performance requires a substantial initial investment and an extended period of preparation for manufacture. The F-22 blends low observability with advanced avionics, a highly maneuverable lightweight airframe, and the ability to supercruise. It is designed to detect, engage and destroy an opposing force before F-22 detection as well as possessing an air to ground capability. The offeror must: (1) possess program management, fabrication/assembly, and quality assurance personnel, (2) possess the material, engineering, factory and flight test equipment, and physical facilities, (3) be a responsible contractor with demonstrated recent total aircraft system responsibility, (4) be capable of delivering qualified aircraft for Initial Operational Testing and Evaluation in June 2000, and (5) include in their response to this synopsis evidence of these capabilities. The offeror shall indicate their size status in relation to SIC code 3721, 1,500 people. 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 Colonel Michael J. Corcoran at (513) 255-0600. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. (0078)

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