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69 -- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES - MODIFICATION OF THE EA-6B WEAPON SYSTEM, TACTICS, AND OPERATIONAL FLIGHT/NAVIGATION TRAINERS SOL N61339-96-R-0048 DUE 051096 POC Mrs. Shirley L. Eaton, Contracting Officer, 407-380-4093. This synopsis is issued to identify interested sources for the modification of the EA-6B Weapon System Trainer, DV 2F119A, EA-6B Team Tactics Trainer, DV 15E22C S/N #1, and EA-6B Operational Flight/Navigation Trainer, DV 2F143 S/N 1 located at NAS Whidbey Island, WA; and DV 15E22C S/N 2 and DV 2F143 S/N 2 located at MCAS Cherry Point NC. This modification shall simulate the modifications to the EA-6B aircraft titled EA-6B Block 89A Upgrade, the Band 9/10 Converter System, and AN/USQ-113 communications receiver/jammer, the Universal Exciter Upgrade, and the Low Band upgrade. In addition, DV 2F119A Digital Radar Landmass System will be replaced. The visual system on DV 2F119A will be upgraded to a day/night visual system. The visual system database and the radar system database will be expanded to include an area titled West Pacific Data Base. The successful offeror must be able to demonstrate expertise in the simulation of the Band 9/10 Converter System as well as expertise in integrating the simulation with the existing training devices such that functions and operation of the system shall have the same fidelity as that of the aircraft. The applicable small business size standard is: SIC 3699; 750 employees. Contract award is scheduled for June 1997. Interested sources must respond by 10 May 1996 and provide the following information: (1) whether they qualify as a large, small, or small disadvantaged business, and (2) whether their response to this synopsis is for subcontracting possibilities or as the prime contractor. In order to be considered a prime contractor offeror, the firm must submit information on management, engineering and production capabilities. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience - An outline of previous projects. Provide the specific work performed or being performed. Provide customer references. Provide information regarding in-house research and development. (2) Key Personnel - Provide the names, experience and professional qualifications of any personnel who might be assigned to a key technical or program management position. (3) Facilities - Provide the description and availability of any special facilities required for performance of this effort. (4) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. (5) A statement of industrial security clearance - All interested parties who intend to participate as either prime contractor or as a key subcontractor must have current, active facilities and personnel clearances, as access to classified data will be required for the performance of this contract. (6) No facsimile or electronic mail responses please. (0102)

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