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A -- ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE FOR STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY POC Forrest Sandow, Project Engineer, WL/FIBA, (937) 255-5664. Notice of Contract Action for ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE FOR STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY. The Wright Laboratory, Flight Dynamics Directorate, Structures Division (WL/FIB) is contemplating the award of a 60 month program for analysis and technical effort. The purpose of this program is to conduct quick reaction studies and research projects pertinent to four core technology areas within the Structures Division. These four areas are structural integrity of aging aircraft, structural technology integration, extreme environment structures and smart structures. A cost-reimbursable, delivery order contract is contemplated in order to conduct long/short term quick reaction studies, surveys, test planning, model fabrication/modification, testing, analyses, assessments, evaluations and research projects pertinent to the four core areas. A minimum of four sample orders covering key aspects of each core are is envisioned with the solicitation, in conjunction with an actual delivery order to be performed. Offerors will be required to demonstrate responsiveness to each sample order/core area. The contractor will require access to a broad range of technical disciplines, planning, scientific and technical expertise in order to accomplish these objectives. The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, and travel to accomplish and effectively manage work designated by means of individual delivery orders issued by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall be required to collect, organize, evaluate and disseminate scientific, engineering and program management data and information applicable to all aspects of aerospace flight vehicle structure design, fabrication and certification testing. Responses must demonstrate the respondent's experience and knowledge of advanced structures and materials disciplines, to include proposed subcontractors, team members and other key personnel, and demonstrate how much work they would expect to be able to provide by drawing on in-house resources. A SECRET security clearance will be required in the performance of this work. Firms responding should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman owned business, a historically black college or university, or minority institution. For this item the general definition to be used to determine whether your firm is small is as follows: "A small business concern is a concern that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on government contracts and with its affiliates, the number of employees does not exceed 1000 persons." SIC Code 8731 applies. "Concern means any business entity organization for profit with a place of business in the United States, its possessions, Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association or corporation." The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto. Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Large businesses are only required to submit a statement of interest to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP). All respondents shall include in any request their assigned Commercial and Government Entity Code. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Responses should be sent to: ATTN: Genet Stewart, WL/FIKA, Bldg 7, 2530 C St, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7607. Non-technical assistance may be secured by calling the above individual at 513-255-5901. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, ASC/SY, Mr. Daniel L. Kugel, at 513-255-3855 with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to contracting office point of contact with name, title, address and phone. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty (30) calendar days from the publication of this notice. Firms should reference FIK 97-01 (F33615-97-R-3200) in their responses. RFP release for this program is projected for 6 March 1997. This program will not be republicized prior to solicitation. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0345)

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