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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 28,1996 PSA#1709

Phillips Laboratory/PKVC, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117- 5773

A -- TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT OF SENSOR RESEARCH (TASER) SOL F29601-97-R-0002 POC POC Capt Ann Marie Shover, PL/VTM, (505) 853-3246; Contracting Specialist, Lorraine Otero, (505) 846-5012; Contracting Officer, Nancy Brunson (505) 846-6188. A -- TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT OF SENSOR RESEARCH (TASER). SOL F29601-97-R-0002, POC Capt Ann Marie Shover, PL/VTM 505 853 3246, Lorraine Otero, PL/PKVC, 505 846 5012. Research and development sources sought. Organizations having capabilities to advance the technology of space sensors across the electromagnetic spectrum are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration in this effort. The effort will comprise a variety of investigations of advanced technology for sensors found in space. Included will be: (1) studies of basic mechanisms of detectors, (2) development of the elements of sensors such as detectors, detector arrays, and readout multiplexers, and (3) advancement of related technology such as materials and cryogenics for these microelectronic devices. Tasks shall assess the characteristics of the above components to improve image enhancement, producibility, radiation hardness, thermal cycling, reliability and life cycle support. Organizations must show evidence, either through in-house or prospective subcontractors, of ability to manage and conduct complex research, development, fabrication, and testing of sensors and their elements for the areas (1), (2), and (3) above. A contractual effort of 60 months is contemplated. The contract will require a SECRET clearance. Foreign owned firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. Submit only unclassified information for consideration and evaluation. An organizational conflict of interest clause is anticipated in any resulting contract. Submitters must indicate whether they qualify as a small business under SIC Code 8711, with a small business size standard of $13,500,000. Firms should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a small disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, an 8(a) firm, a large business, or a Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution. Within 30 days of publication, interested small businesses (only) shall provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Based on responses to this announcement, the Air Force reserves the right to set aside this requirement for small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), or Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions. To prepare its proposal and perform services under the contract, the contractor will require access to Militarily Critical Technical Data whose export is restricted by U. S. export control laws and regulations. Only offerors who submit an approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the contracting officer will receive a copy of the solicitation. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek MI 49016-4312, (1-800-352-3572) for further information on the certification and approval process. Responses by telegram, or responses combining more than one synopsis will not be accepted. All respondents desiring a copy of the future solicitation must provide a mailing address and telephone number. The capability statement shall be limited to 50 pages, excluding resumes, and be mailed to Ms Lorraine Otero, PL/PKVC, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773. 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 not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the contracting officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Col James D. Ledbetter, Phillips Laboratory Vice Commander at (505) 846-4964, or at 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. For contracting issues please contact Nancy Brunson at (505) 846-6188. For technical issues, please contact Capt Ann Marie Shover, (505) 853-3246. (PHILLIPS) Laboratory/PKVC, Directorate of Contracting, Space Technology Directorate, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM (87117-5773) (0298)

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