Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6050 Gum Lane/Bldg 1215, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825

J -- MAVERICK, AGM/TGM-65 D/F/G SOL F42630-97-R-BBBBK POC For copy, Lt Richard Wells/Likm/[801]777-6402, For additional information contact Lt Richard Wells/Likm/[801]777-6402 The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential contractors, in addition to Hughes Missile Systems Company (HMSC) and Raytheon, who have the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete this effort. This contracting effort is for the Maverick AGM/TGM-65 D/F/G Guidance and Control Section Interim Depot Level Maintenance to test and repair these missile systems. The AGM/TGM-65 D/F/G is an infrared guided, rocket propelled air-to-ground missile developed for use against small targets such as tanks, armored vehicles and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) sites. The level of effort for this contract is best described as a systems level contract, with the provider of this effort providing complete systems testing, repair, and return to government inventory of the Guidance and Control Sections (GCS). Therefore, the government is in the process of preparing a Justification and Authority (J&A) to proceed with a limited sources acquisition to HMSC and Raytheon. The AGM/TGM-65D/F/G Interim Depot Level maintenance and repair acquisition includes: providing test and repair of the GCS in two phases including: the diagnostic teardown and the repair of the GCS. The AGM/TGM-65D/F/G missile GCS's will be provided by the government to the contractor. The Air Force has not made a final determination as to the total numbers that will be produced, but estimates the number of missiles to be tested and repaired to be between 200 to 600 annually and anticipates including options/quantity ranges in this requirement. Additionally, the successful system contractor must have the following in-plant capabilities in order to perform the proposed effort: a. GCS purge, fill and leak test, b. Circuit card functional test capability, c. Guidance and control section (GCS) functional test capability, d. Sensor assembly test, e. Seeker head static balance, f. Weight and center of gravity of measurement, g. Explosive hazard handling and storage facilities for 1.4S material, and h. Hazard handling and storage facilities for 2.2 material. HMSC and Raytheon are currently the only known qualified sources that possesses the ability and experience required to complete the AGM/TGM-65 D/F/G testing and repair. For this proposed contract action: AGM/TGM-65 D/F/G GCS test and repair efforts, the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Potential offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Potential offerors should submit their interest within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO- ALC/LIKM, Bldg 1215, 6050 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816, Attn.: 1st Lt Richard Wells or Linda Andrews. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement, make contact with the firms listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer. No telephone or FAX requests. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. (0359)

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