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10 -- CBU-97/B SFW SYSTEMS FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) 2 SOL F08626-97-R-0003 DUE 090496 POC Mack Kirkland, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-3416, ext 3162 for technical information contact Len Iannuzzo, Program Manager for SFW production, (904) 882-8415, ext 3189. The SFW CBU-97A/B (NSN 1325-01-342-8801) is a 1,000-pound class, unpowered, unguided, gravity-drop wide area munitions. The SFW consists of a SUU-66/B tactical munitions dispenser, which houses 10 BLU-108/B submunitions. Each submunition contains four projectiles, an orientation and stabilization system, a radar altimeter, and a rocket motor. Each projectile contains an explosively formed penetrator warhead and a two-color infrared sensor. The SFW is stored and transported as an all up-round in the CNU-411A/E container. This solicitation for the second Full Rate Production (FRP) annual buy will consist of the procurement of 400, with an option for an additional 100, full-up CBUs with delivery 18 months after contract award, warranty, and data. This effort requires contractor personnel be cleared for access to SECRET NOFORN. Potential contractors have to be certified and registered for STINFO export control by the Defense Logistic Service Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 800-352-3572, to receive any resultant Request for Proposal (RFP). This certification is above and beyond the requirements for a security clearance and may be obtained by submitting a DD Form 2345 to DLSC. It is anticipated that only one source, Textron Systems Division, Wilmington MA, developer of the SFW, can satisfy the government's minimum needs for this unique weapon system. This contractual action is expected to be executed using ''Other Than Full and Open Competition'' procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) (iii). See Numbered Note 22. The RFP is anticipated to be released within 30 days of the date of this synopsis. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. No collect calls, nor telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted. 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 development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 W D Avenue, Suite 318 Eglin AFB FL 32542--6865, (904) 882-9051, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitation and routine communications concerning this acquisition to Mr. Mack Kirkland (904) 882-3416, extension 3162, or the program manager, Mr. Len Iannuzzo, at (904) 882-8415, ext 3169. Collect calls will not be accepted. (0229)

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