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A -- MUNITIONS EFFECTIVENESS AND TARGET VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS POC Contact Beverly Shaffer, Contract SpeciaList, (904) 882-4294, Fax (904) 882-9599. Sources are sought to perform independent analysis work in the general area of effectiveness of conventional munitions against foreign targets. The work will include multiple aspects of this technology area. These aspects include: evaluation of weapon test data, development and documentation of computer models used in munitions effects and target vulnerability analysis, evaluation/modification/development of target models used in munitions effects analyses, evaluation of intelligence data, assessment of target damage from weapon tests, and preparation of technical reports. The work may require special access clearances. Interested sources must submit a statement of capability to include: (1) experiences conducting weapon effects tests and/or analysis, (2) knowledge of target vulnerability analyses, (3) background in aircraft attrition analyses, (4) knowledge of methods used in target vulnerability and weapons effects analyses, (5) experience in cost and operational effectiveness analysis, (6) campaign level analysis, (7) experience in development and documenting computer models, (8) experience in conducting damage assessments of test targets, (9) equipment and experience required to develop, debug and use computer programs, and (10) special operations forces analysis support (Reference Numbered Note 25). A single contract with a basic period of performance of five years is anticipated. It is envisioned that the contract type will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. Responses are due 15 days from the date of synopsis publication. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, it does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or small disadvantaged business concern as defined by in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8731, 1000 people. Interested firms with the required capability and background should submit a written statement of capability in accordance with Note 25 to Beverly Shaffer, WL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. 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 Timothy R. Kinney at (904) 882-9051. 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. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the point of contact listed below. Contractual questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Ms Beverly Shaffer, (904) 882-4295, ext 3207. Technical questions may be directed to Mr Chris Pfledderer, ASC/XRWA, (904) 882-9589, ext 3290 until RFP release (0169)

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