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10 -- CBU-97(D-4) A/B, SFW SEEK EAGLES POC MACK R. KIRKLAND, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-3416 ext 3162 The Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW) Program Office plans to award a contract for production of approximately 70 CBU-97(D-4)A/B, Sensor Fuzed Weapon Training Rounds. The contractor will produce CBU-97(D-4)A/B for delivery to U.S. Air Force Area Attack Program Office for use in aircraft flight certification programs. The Government anticipates contract award in Mar 97 with 15 month expected total period of performance. Textron Systems Division is the only manufacture of SFW. A reprocurement package is not available for the CBU-97(D-4)A/B. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an IFB or an FRP and is not to be considered as a commitment by the government. All responsible sources shall be screened on the following qualifications: knowledge and production capability of the SFW; knowledge of SFW interfaces; knowledge of SFW operations and capabilities; and the ability to meet the production schedule. After all statements of capability have been screened, a subsequent solicitation resulting from this announcement will be issued to those prospective sources which, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have a potential to successfully fulfill this requirement. The request for proposal is anticipated to be released within 30 days. Firms wishing to be considered for this effort should submit their qualifications to the contracting officer, ASC/YHK, Attn: Mr. Mack Kirkland, 102 W D Ave, Ste 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. The firm must specifically address all requirements of this synopsis, and should include a statement whether or not the firm is large, small, or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.210-7000. Responses to this notice must be received not later than 15 calendar days after publication in the Commerce Business Daily. 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/her 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, Col Timothy R. Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 W D Ave, Ste 318, Eglin AFB Fl 32542-6865, (904) 882-9051. Routine communications concerning this acquisition should be directed to the contracting officer, Mr. Mack Kirkland, at (904) 882-8269, ext 3162, or the program manager, Mr. Len Iannuzzo, at (904) 882-8415, ext 3169. Collect calls will not be accepted. (0036)

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