SMC/TEKB, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776

A -- ORBITAL/SUB-ORBITAL PROGRAM (OSP) SOL F29601-96-R-0023 POC Ms. Karen Ross, Contract Specialist, (505)846-5103. The Space and Missile Systems Center Test and Evaluation Directorate (SMC/TE) located at Kirtland AFB, NM anticipates release of a five-year option draft solicitation for orbital and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) sub-orbital launch systems and launch services for the integration of various payloads using excess Minuteman ballistic missile motors. The Orbital/Sub-orbital Program (OSP), being managed by the Launch Test Program office (SMC/TEB), will provide enhanced capability and flexibility in the development of low cost ICBMs and space launch systems to meet a wide variety of mission requirements. Launches may be required from a Government range (Western Range or Eastern Range), or from one or more commercial spaceports located in Anchorage, AK, Cocoa Beach, FL, Norfolk, VA, and Lompoc, CA. The draft solicitation serves to promote, among other things, a better understanding of this agency's requirements. The draft solicitation will be released on or about 30 Sep 96. Interested parties must submit a written request for a copy of the draft solicitation from SMC/TEKB, Attn: Karen L. Ross, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Building 415, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776, or by facsimile at (505)846-5152. Verbal request for a copy of the draft solicitation will not be honored. Firms having already submitted a written request to receive the draft solicitation, or having submitted Statements of Capability in response to the Sources Sought Synopsis (published in the Commerce Business Daily on 12 Mar 96), are already on the mailing list for the draft solicitation. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. The draft solicitation will be made available on the internet on or about 30 Sep 96 on the Phillips Lab Home page http://www.plk.af.mil/. A presolicitation conference and subsequent release of a formal solicitation is contemplated. Should a presolicitation conference be deemed necessary, interested parties will be notified of the time, date, and location of the presolicitation conference. Potential offerors are advised that a U.S. SECRET facility clearance will be required prior to award of any resulting contract. Additional information regarding facility clearance will be provided in the draft solicitation. Research and data information which may be available for review or which may be produced under a resulting contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control laws and regulations. Only those companies who are on the Certified Contractor Access List may receive such information. Request certification and registration be obtained from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 (Telephone Number is 1-800-352-3572). The Government does not intend that Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) use privileged information or access to facilities to compete with the private sector. If a contractor proposes using an FFRDC as a subcontractor, other than DoD-sponsored FFRDCs in the capacity discussed in DFARS 235.017, it must provide rationale in its proposal that supports the unique capability of the FFRDC. The contractor's proposal must demonstrate that the FFRDC can accept work from other than the sponsor. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors or 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 established channels are not used to address concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the Contracting Officer (Major George R. Clark, SMC/TEKB, (505)846-5062) to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where potential offerors or offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Phillips Laboratory (PL) Ombudsman, Col James D. Ledbetter (PL/CV), 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 or at (505)846 4964. For all other contracting issues, please contact Karen L. Ross at (505)846-5103 (facsimile (505)846-5152). (0267)

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