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J -- WEAPON SYSTEM SUPPORT (WSS) OF 37 C-130 AIRCRAFT POC Deborah E. Weber, (513) 255-2974, Contracting Officer. This is a sources sought synopsis with the intent of identifying prime offerors who will meet the need identified below. The Air Force intends to contract for the Weapon System Support (WSS) of 37 C-130 aircraft (13 AC-130U Gunship and 24 MC-130H Combat Talon II) possessed by Special Operations Forces (SOF). It is anticipated that the contract will be for five years with two additional options of five years each. The contract, including the options, would cover the period from 01 Aug 98 to 31 Jul 2013. The contractor will be responsible for all actions necessary to meet Special Operations Mission requirements to insure AC-130U and MC-130H system and subsystem stay fully integrated and mission capable and include future aircraft modifications, upgrades, and enhancements. This contract is unique as it transfers functions normally the responsibility of ASC aircraft weapon system SPOs to the contractor. The contractor will have total system integration responsibility for the two weapon systems. Interested contractors are requested to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) that demonstrates the capability to develop, produce, modify and sustain weapon systems and subsystems, and the ability to integrate weapon systems and subsystems. The SOC should include a list of previous experience including but not limited to government contracts. The SOC shall be unclassified and the information submitted should be pertinent to and identify the offerors capability as related to the technical effort as requested above. Do not provide advertisement brochures. The SOC is limited to 10 pages and must be received not later than 1 Aug 96. Replies received later than this date and responses by telegram or fax may not be honored. Additionally, technical requirements and other pertinent information will be distributed via the Preaward Information Exchange System (PIXS) in the RFP (Request for Proposal) area under the SOF library (www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil). For problems responding to or accessing this library, Contact Mr. Peck, PIXS SYSOP, (sysop@pixs.wpafb.af.mil) or (513)255-2739. Any concerns or issues relative to this procurement should be addressed to the Contracting Officer identified below. All respondents shall indicate their size status in relation to SIC 8731, 1500 people. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Dan Kugel, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642 or Email kugeldl@sy.wpafb.af.mil, (513)255-3855, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Ms. Deborah E. Weber, Contracting Officer, ASC/LUNK, at (513)255-2974. A prebidders conference has been scheduled 1-2 Oct 96 at Wright Patterson AFB OH. As additional information concerning this conference becomes available, it will be posted on the SOF library. For additional technical information on the AC-130U Gunship and MC-130H Combat Talon II WSS, contact Lt Col Perez-Otero ASC/LUN, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7200, (513)255-2883. All other questions should be directed to Ms Deborah E. Weber, Contracting Officer, ASC/LUNK, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7200, (513)255-2974, FAX (513)468-7853. (0183)

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