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A -- GROUND BASED ELEMENT SYSTEM SIMULATION DEVELOPMENT POC Robbie Phifer, Contract Specialist, (205) 955-1187, W. L. Schick, Contracting Officer, (205) 955-1187. The U. S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command (USASSDC) is proposing a modification adding additional work to contract DASG60-92-C-0173, ''Ground Based Element System Simulation Development'' to continue providing simulation software, analysis, special studies, and critical issue evaluation to the USASSDC. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1(2)(iii) to provide services from only one responsible source. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is a market survey to determine the existence of other sources. This modification is planned to be issued to Coleman Research, Incorporated, 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1300, Orlando, FL 32801, by other than full and open competition to supply services from only one responsible source. The proposed modification will require the contractor to continue providing simulation software, analysis, special studies, and critical issue evaluation to the USASSDC. The types of products will be real time, Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) compliant, and simulation software of missile defense related items and topics. All of the effort will be in support of on-going projects and exercises utilizing the Synthetic Theater of War and other DIS related products. Interested firms may submit a capability statement. The statement should demonstrate that application to the proposed effort would not result in substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the requirement. In addition, the statement must include: (a) indication if small or small disadvantaged business, the size standard for which is 1,000 employees (SIC Code 8731), (b) description of general and specific facilities/assets, (c) total number of personal and professional qualifications of scientists, engineers, and personnel specially qualified in the R&D area, (d) outline of previous projects including specific work previously performed in this R&D area, and (e) statement regarding industrial security clearance and other available literature. Capability statements received will be considered. The above stated information must be submitted in writing (original and one copy) within fifteen (15 days) after publication of this notice to the U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, ATTN: Robbie Phifer, CSSD-CM-CT, P.O. Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801. This notice is not a formal solicitation. It is anticipated that this program effort will not be open for participation to foreign firms at the prime or subcontract level. No. telephone inquires will be accepted. (0099)

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