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99 -- UPGRADE AND MODIFY OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE F-15 WEAPON SYSTEM POC Gerema Randall, Contract Negotiator/Mark Jordan, (937) 255-7927. The United States Air Force is seeking interested sources able to upgrade the software suite (suite of Operational Flight Programs - OFP) on the McDonnell Douglas Aerospace (MDA) F-15 Weapon System platform, all associated pieces of Support Equipment (SE), test benches, technical data and all trainers which include the Weapons Systems Trainer (WST), the Weapons and Tactics Trainer (WTT), and the Rapid Prototyping System (RPS). The contract will consist of two phases: (a) Phase I - Concept and requirements definition phase and, (b) Phae II - Development, design and fielding phase. Phase I efforts to be included in this contract are: (a) concept definition for the inclusion of all proposed integration efforts related to new or upgraded weapons/systems, (b) requirements analysis and definition leading to a final set of integration requirements (commonly referred to as a final change list (FCL) or features list) as they relate to all Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs), Configuration Items (CIs) and Configuration Software Units (CSUs) (c) proposed plans for the integration effort of these documented items with an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) delineating how and when the FCL is to be integrated. This phase will beign approximately 1 May 1997 and shall last approximately 10 months. For Phase II of the contracted effort, the contractor will utilize the plans and schedules developed in Phase I to establish milestones for: (a) the design and development of required software meeting the requirements listed in the FCL, (b) the support of risk reduction testing, simulation, Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and, (c) the fielding of the integrated OFP suite. As a minimum, a suite's integration requirements (all Weapon System Level Requirements and CSCI design requirements) and a finalized IMP and IMS shall be documented and delivered to the USAF at ten (10) months After Receipt of Order (ARO). All design, development, integration test and fielding efforts shall occur within a time specified by the IMS and consistent with ASC and contractor software development models. The Phase II effort is expected to begin near the conclusion of Phase I (1 Mar 98) and last approximately 33 months. The offeror will be required to provide the appropriate facilities and equipment to conduct this effort. A limited amount of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided to support this effort. Partial data packages will be available, however, Hughes Aircraft Corporation and McDonnell Douglas Aerospace have retained proprietary rights to the APG-70 and -63(v1) radar systems. Offers will be considered from any firm providing clear and convincing evidence of its capability to meet all of the following criteria. All sources wishing to participate in this solicitation must submit information which documents the following capabilities: (a) Capability to define, design, integrate, test and field a number of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) OFPs and Mission Critical Computer Systems (AFMSS and CFRS) including: (i)APG-70 and APG-63(v)1 radar systems,(ii) Programmable Armament Control System (PACS), (iii) Multifunction Programmable Display Processor (MPDP), (iv) Very High Speed Central Computer (VHSCC), (v) Avionics Interface Units (AIU), (vi) Digital Map System (DMS), (vii)ALR-56C Radar Warning System, (viii) ALQ-135 (Band 3) Integrated Countermeasures Set, (ix) ALE-45 Countermeasures Dispenser, (x) Air Force Mission Support System (AFMSS), (xi)Computerized Fault Reporting System (CFRS). (b) The capability to define requirements and integrate, test, and field the following GFE (subsystem OFPs) provided by Warner-Robins-Air Logistics Center/Avionics Integration Support Facility (AISF) and Electronic Warfare Avionics Integration Support Facility (EWAISF). (i) APG-63 Radar system (AISF), (ii) Programmable Signal Display Processor (PSDP) (AISF), (iii) ALR-56 (A) Radar Warning Receiver (EWAISF), (iv) ALQ-135 (Bands 1 and 2) Integrated Countermeasures System (EWAISF), (c) Capability to write USAF Mil-Spec Technical Orders (T.O.) and make changes to existing T.O.s affected by this effort, (d) Capability to use and input data into the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) file system, (e) Capability to prepare, revise and submit Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) as part of appropriate Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) to specify F-15 I-level SE requirements, (f) Capability to demonstrate engineering knowledge of the systems identified above and the unique interfaces associated with each LRU, (g) Capability to simulate software on the F-15 (MSIP and E) F-15 Domed Flight Simulators and Manned Flight Simulators to reflect intermediate and final design implementations, (h) Capability to conduct systems engineering, project management, and configuration management, (i) Capability to provide all required engineering data, (j) SIC for this procurement action is 8731 with a size standard of 1,500 employees including the offeror and its affiliates. Overall period of performance for the completion of Phase I and Phase II should not exceed 48 months ARO. Delivery to ASC/LFDWO, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. All responsible sources must submit a capabilities statement to LFDK within 30 days of publication of this notice. This statement will be limited to 20 pages, double spaced at 12 point. Sources responding should provide information concerning key management and program personnel with a resume of their previous experience and evidence of capability to perform successfully. Failure to provide the above information with your response to this notice may disqualify your firm from further consideration. Information requested herein is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute a request for proposal and is not construed as a commitment by the government. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered, however, receipt of responses will not be acknowledged. All respondents are reminded that the government must receive all responses within 30 days of publication of this notice. Direct capabilities package and any routine communications concerning this acquisition to Ms. Gerema Randall, Contract Negotiator or Mr. Mark Jordan, Contracting Officer, ASC/LFDKI, Bldg 32, 2300 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7249, (937)255-7927, Fax (937)656-7167. The technical points of contact are Capt Mike D'Ottavio or Mr. Dave Lemming at (937)255-4228. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during 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 recommendation to the appropriate government personnel. 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. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Daniel L. Kugel, ASC/SY at (937)255-3855. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have previously been brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. (0311)

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