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14 -- AGM-142 MISSILE PRODUCTION SOL F08626 POC Larry Miller, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-8787, ext 3260, or John Sullivan, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8515, ext 2115. The Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base and Range (WAR) Product Support Office, anticipates award of a firm fixed price sole source contract to Precision Guided Systems of United States (PGSUS), Orlando FL (a Joint Venture company formed by RAFAEL, Haifa Israel, and Lockheed-Martin, Orlando FL) . The award, which is subject to receipt of funding, will be for the production of AGM-142 missile systems for the United States Air Force (USAF) and potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Although potential FMS requirements need not be advertised IAW FAR 6.302-4, they are provided herein for information purposes. All FMS requirements will be supported by written justification and approval. USAF production quantities and options are planned at approximately 50 missiles per year in fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999. FMS production quantities and options will be for approximately 100 missiles per year in fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999. The first procurement increment will be the eighth production lot of AGM-142 missiles. Spare parts, support and handling equipment, replacement and deployable test equipment, training equipment and training, mission planning support, and depot support will be included as options in this procurement. It is expected that this procurement will be completed by close of fiscal year 2001. A complete reprocurement data package is not available. This action is contemplated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) since PGSUS is the only known responsible source that can satisfy the government's requirement. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability in accordance with Notes 13 and 22, which will be considered. Synopsis responses shall be screened on the ability of any proposed system (a) to meet specific classified requirements: range, flight profiles, accuracy, and impact conditions, and (b) modularity requirements. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued only to those sources who in the sole judgment of the procuring activity have the capability of fulfilling the requirement. This is not a request for proposal and is not to be construed to be a commitment by the Government. Procurement is contingent upon receipt of funds. Closing date for submission of qualifications is 15 days after publication date of this notice. Firms responding to this notice should indicate whether they are a small business as defined in FAR 52.219-7000. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate his/her concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerers should use the established channels of communication to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to contacting the Ombudsman. Potential offers are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Ave, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitation and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Larry Miller, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-8787, ext 3260, or John Sullivan, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8515, ext 2115, FAX (904) 882-7983, at ASC/VXK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 168, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. Collect calls will not be accepted. (0306)

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