Phillips Laboratory/PKV, Directorate of Contracting, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5706

A -- CE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (MSSS) SOL F29601- POC Margaret Jaramillo, Contract Specialist (505)846-4675, PCO Kenneth G. West (505)846-4190. The Air Force Phillips Laboratory, intends to award a sole source (See Number Note 22, purchase order to Pantera Consulting, 1700 Wells NE, Albuquerque NM 87112. Lasers and Imaging Directorate, is developing the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS), comprising a 3.67-meter diameter telescope adjacent to the Maui Space Surveillance System (MSSS) located atop Haleakala on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Several sensors shall be placed on this telescope, including the Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) Imager, Visible Imager, Radiometer, and two Acquisition Sensors. This sensor suite is intended to track, image, and radiometrically characterize space objects over a broad wavelenght spectrum extending from the visible through the very-long-wave thermal infrared. The AEOS Program requires an expert in the technical development and radiometric calibration of such sensors who is experienced with the exploitation of their data products in support of intelligence requirements. The contractor shall provide performance predictions and analyses, tradeoff and option assessment, technical progress monitoring, and test and evaluation support for the AOES sensors. This analysis requires direct experience and expertise in sensor development and multi-sensor suite operations, an understanding of the AEOS operational environment and subsystem interdependencies, and radiometric calibration knowledge. Do not request a copy of the solicitation as one does not exist at this time. Your attention is directed to the following, and you must apply to be considered. Firms responding must submit a statement of capability which shall demonstrate the offeror's experience/expertise to perform subject services. Response with supporting documents are to be submitted to Phillips Laboratory/PKOV, Attn: Margaret Jaramillo, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606 no later than 28 October 1996. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business, an 8(a) firm, a socially and Economically disadvantaged firm or a Women-owned Business. The Government reserves the right to set-aside this requirement for the 8(a) Program, Small Business or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions base on responses to this synopsis. Firms shall indicate their size qualifications under SIC 8733. Standard Size $3.5 million. This requirement shall be procured using simplified acquisition procedures. For contracting issues contact Margaret Jaramillo, (505)846-4675 or PCO Kenneth G. West at (505)846-4190. For technical issues please contact Valerie B. Skarupa (505)846-2901. (0288)

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