SMC/TEKB, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776

A -- A-ENGINEERING AND LABORATORY TEST SUPPORT FOR THE ROCKET SYSTEM LAUNCH PROGRAM (RSLP) FOR MINUTEMAN I/II STAGE I ROCKET MOTOR AND LATED COMPONENTS SOL F29601-97-R-0008 POC Capt Raplh Oliva, Contract Manager, 505-846-8522. The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC/TEB), Launch Test Programs, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, anticipates the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for award of one contract with possible future options to support the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) former Minuteman I/II (MMI/II) Stage I (M55) Aging Surveillance Service Life Extension Program and associated engineering services. The resultant contract may contain an organizational conflict of interest clause and an associate contractor clause. The Aging Surveillance Service Life Extension Program will allow the RSLP to utilize the former MM rocket motors in a variety of applications well into the next century. The bidders must have significant expertise in MM solid propellant systems and government contracting. The contractors must demonstrate, in their proposals, significant expertise in the following areas and provide data substantiating each of the requirement areas can be met. Minimum requirements are as follows: (1) A thorough knowledge of the MMI/II Stage I propulsion system, including solid propellant, igniter, nozzles, thrust termination and thrust vector control systems. (2) Extensive experience with handling, machining and testing MMI/II solid propellants. (3) Mil-Std level testing and data reporting requirements. (4) Demonstrated ability to work with the AF in an integrated team approach. (5) A core team of experienced, trained, and certified MM technicians and engineers. (6) Ability and facilities to dissect the former MMI/II Stage I solid rocket motor and components. (7) State of the art laboratories and test facilities capable of conducting chemical analysis, mechanical properties testing, explosive hazards testing and non destructive testing in environments simulating operating and non-operating environments of former MMI/II Stage I propellant and components. (8) Computer codes allowing for structural and thermal analysis of former MMI/II Stage I motors and components. (9) Computer codes to support statistical analysis and database maintenance of historical data and recent test data to develop Service Life Estimates. (10) Ground test facilities capable of static testing and x-raying MMI/II Stage I motors and components. (11) A management structure familiar with and compliant to government technical and programmatic direction. (12) Adequate financial and managerial resources to perform the requirements of the contract. Responses to this synopsis must be received no later than 30 days after publication. Respondents not meeting the above requirements will not be considered. Small businesses meeting the above requirements must submit a written statement of capabilities (SOC) to this office. Large businesses are not required to submit a SOC but should provide a point of contact. The SOC shall contain pertinent and specific information addressing the following areas: (1) Experience: an outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed and any in-house, research and development effort relevant to the specific task areas of this effort, (2) Personnel: name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientific, engineering and program management personnel who might be assigned to work in areas of the subject effort. Any SOC not addressing all the above requirements will be rejected for the purposes of making a set aside determination. The SOC must be submitted within 30 calendar days of this publication, and is limited to 25 pages excluding resumes. Submit only unclassified information. All responses shall include company size status under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code identified below. Submit all responses to this synopsis to SMC/TEKB, Attn: Maj George R. Clark, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. If you are interested only in subcontracting possibilities, please indicate this clearly in your submission. The contract is anticipated to be a Cost Plus Award Fee, 1-year basic contract with four 1-year options and initial award of any resultant contract is anticipated by September 1997. The period of performance is anticipated to be up to five years. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, an 8 (a) firm, a historically black college, or university or a minority institution. The government reserves the right to set this acquisition, or portions thereof, aside for small businesses, 8 (a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. For this proposed acquisition, the definitions in FAR 19.001 and small business size standard for SIC 3761, size standard 1000 employees apply. Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Militarily Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the Qualified Contractors Access List (QCAL) may receive such information. Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. 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 to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the Contracting Officer to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Phillips Laboratory (PL) Ombudsman, Colonel James D. Ledbetter (PL/CV) at (505) 846-4964, or at 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. For contracting issues, please contact SMC/TEKB, Capt Ralph Oliva at (505) 846-8522 (telefax (505) 846-5152). (0027)

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