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A -- IMPROVED SPACE COMPUTER PROGRAM (ISCP) POC Rudy Chavez, Contract Specialist, 505/846-1401 Capt Joseph Nedeau, Project Officer, 505/846-5810. Improved Space Computer Program (ISCP) Reference No. F29601-96-R-0016: POC Rudy Chavez, Buyer, (505) 846-1401, Barbara Steinbock, Contracting Officer, (505) 846-5935, Capt Joseph D. Nedeau, Program Manager (Acting), (505) 846-5810. Sources Sought Synopsis for ISCP. ISCP is a three (3) Phase program incorporating technologies provided by on-going research and development programs to create robust, on-board processing capabilities for 21st century Department of Defense (DoD) satellites. Phase I, Requirements and Architecture Study, is currently on contract. As information from this study becomes available, it will be placed on an appropriate Phillips Laboratory WWW Site (not earlier than 1 Jan 97). Phase II, ISCP Technology Testbed Demonstration, will develop a system simulation and a testbed based on commercial hardware to be utilized for system tradeoffs and technology integration evaluations for ISCP. Phase III, ISCP Demonstration, will consist of the design and fabrication of a space qualifiable integrated electronics package. The objectives of ISCP are: (1) on-board, real-time signal processing for hyperspectral and active imagery missions, (2) fully autonomous satellite operations, (3) reduced weight, volume, power, and cost required to make future electronics subsystems affordable, and (4) high, on-board processing and memory capacities to accommodate commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and software derivatives. ISCP also focuses on two key programmatic issues: (1) flexible architectures capable of supporting a variety of design systems and (2) scalable building blocks for specific applications. Candidate building blocks for the architectures include but are not limited to the following: (1) Data processor(s) module with main/local memory, (2) Signal processor(s) with on-board memory, (3) Low power, high density memory module, and (4) Power management electronics module. The ISCP Phases II and III effort will comprise a variety of tasks dealing with advanced concepts or devices in semiconductor microelectronics and packaging. New space technologies will be examined and considered, such as new concepts for low power, high-performance, or dual-use technologies. Space hardening concepts (single event upset, total dose, and enhanced radiation effects) will be evaluated and employed to transfer commercial architecture heritage into a space qualifiable demonstration package. The Phase II and III efforts will be performed on one contract which will be priced as a Cost Type completion contract. The Phase II effort will consist of a basic effort with several technology demonstration options. The Phase III effort will not be a separate contract, but will be additional technology development options to the basic contract.. Because the government is currently finalizing the acquisition strategy, it is possible that either a single or dual award may be made. The classification of the contract is Unclassified. NOTE: Foreign firms are advised that there may be restrictions to becoming the prime contractor. If access to Export-Controlled Data is required on this effort (see 10 U.S.C. 140(c)), the offeror must be currently certified and registered by the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412, (1-800-352-3572) in order to be considered a responsible contractor under this acquisition and to receive export-controlled technical data. Dissemination of export controlled information must be according to the provisions of DoD Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25 and AFR 80-34. Submit only unclassified information for consideration and evaluation. Organizations must comply with the requirements set forth in the introduction for OR&D Sources Sought.O Interested contractors must indicate whether they qualify as a small business under SIC Code 8731, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Also, firms responding are to include the above reference number and indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman owned business, a historically black college or university, a minority institution, an 8(a) firm, an intra-governmental organization, a large business, or an education/nonprofit organization. To evaluate if this acquisition can be set-aside, all small businesses having capabilities to advance the technology of semiconductor microelectronics for space applications satisfying the objectives identified above are invited to submit a statement of capabilities (SOCs) for consideration in this Phases II and III effort. SOCs shall be received within 30 days from the date of the synopsis publication. Organizations must show evidence, either in-house or through prospective subcontractors, of ability to manage and conduct complex research, development, analysis, simulation, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of Very Large Scale Integration/Very High Speed Integration Circuit devices, large memories, and other associated microelectronic devices and algorithms used in signal and data processing applications. Based on responses to this announcement, the Air Force reserves the right to set-aside this requirement for a small business, 8(a), or Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution. The SOCs shall be limited to 25 pages, including resumes, and mailed to Captain Joseph Nedeau, PL/VTEE, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776. Replies to this synopsis must reference solicitation number F29601-96-R-0016 and must be received within 30 calendar days after the date of publication. Responses by telegram, or responses combining more than one synopsis reference will not be accepted. All respondents desiring a copy of the solicitation (to be issued during the 2nd Quarter of CY97) must provide a mailing address and telephone number. A read file is currently not available. As soon as a read file is established, notification will be by CBD announcement and placed on the WWW Site. 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 to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to address concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the Contracting Officer to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Colonel James D. Ledbetter at Headquarters Phillips Laboratory, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776, or (505) 846-4964. For contracting issues, please contact Rudy Chavez, (505) 846-1401. For technical issues, please contact Captain Joseph Nedeau, (505) 846-5810. This Sources Sought Synopsis in no way obligates the Government in any manner for any future acquisition. This is not a notice of intent to contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. (0236)

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