Aeronautical Systems Center, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) JSPO Contracting Div, ASC/YAK, 207 W. D. Ave, Eglin AFB FL

14 -- ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM) SOL F08626-97-R-0001 DUE 111896 POC Contact Capt Christopher A. Harrington, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-3954, Ext 567. The Program Director for the Air-to-Air Joint Systems Program Office (ASC/YA) is planning to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles, test vehicles, associated technical support and data. The quantity of missiles to be procured for production Lot 11 is expected to be a range of 170-300 for US missiles and a range of 490-900 for non US, a total of 660-1200 missiles. There will be an option for production Lot 12 for a range of 242-267 US missiles and 346-560 non US missiles, a total of 588-827 missiles. The exact quantity purchased will depend on the FY97/98 appropriation bills and the number of signed letters of agreement from non U.S. sources. Deliveries will commence approximately 1 Dec 98 (Lot 11) and 1 Oct 99 (Lot 12) with all missiles being delivered within 10 months thereafter for each lot. AMRAAM is a dual source acquisition with Hughes Missile Systems Company and Raytheon Company. Respondents must be qualified to build AIM-120 Missiles. The Request for Proposal is scheduled for release in October 1996 with contract award anticipated in January 1997. 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 phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman for this action is Colonel Timothy R. Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Capt Christopher A. Harrington, Contracting Officer, ASC/YAK, 207 West D Avenue, Ste 622, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6844. Under 22 U.S.C. 2751 and 50 U.S.C., Appendix 2401, it is unlawful to export items containing export-controlled technical data. Only qualified U.S. contractors who have registered with and are certified by the Defense Logistics Services Center, Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone 1-800-352-3572, are eligible to receive this RFP. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government. See Numbered Note 23 and 26. (0250)

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