Wr-Alc/Lrk, 750 Third St, Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-2122

R -- ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS & PROGRAM SU SOL F09604-97-R-00234 DUE 033197 POC For copy, Robert A. Nable/Lrkb/[912]926-1721, For additional information contact Robert A. Nable/Lrkb/[912]926-1721 The U-2 Source Selection requirement is for non-personal engineering, logistics, and program office support services required by the U-2 Directorate. These services shall be in direct support of the U-2 weapon system and will require an in-depth knowledge of the U-2 aircraft, sensor systems, data link systems and ground stations, along with a broad knowledge of airborne reconnaissance as a whole. Proposed contract requirements require potential sources to be eligible for access up to and including sensitive compartmental information (SCI). (1) Engineering Services include, but are not limited to, the following: Analytical Engineering, Modification Engineering, System Integration Engineering, Engineering Design Packages, Combined Engineering Services, Independent Engineering Tests, Independent Technical Studies and Analysis Performance Engineering, Software Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Acquisition Engineering, Design/Development Re-Engineering. (2) Logistics Services include, but are not limited to the following: Program Management Reviews, Production Working Group Support, Acquisition Planning Support, Program Management, Master Schedule Maintenance, Configuration Control, Technical Order Development and Modification, Logistics Studies/Analysis. (3) Program Office Support includes, but is not limited to, the following: Financial Management, Metrics Assistance, Briefing and Presentation Support, and Integrated Product and Process Management Team Participation. From this RFP, the Government plans tp award a indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract with a basic contract of 12 months and four annual options. This requirement is restricted 100% total small business (SIC 8711). Firm fixed price and cost plus incentive fee pricing arrangements are expected to be solicited. This acquisition is being conducted IAW AFFARS APP BB, Formal Source Selection Procedures. More information about this acquisition can be found on the WR-ALC/PK Home Page at the following address: http://contracting.robins.af.mil. The Draft RFP should be released on or about 17 Mar 97 and a Pre-solicitation Conference is tentatively schedule for 31 Mar 97, at the Smith Community Center at Robins AFB. The approximate issue/response date will be 27 Feb 97. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements is cited in each individual solicitation. 17. Only U.S. Contractors certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) may participate. Submit copy of approved DD Form 2345 with request for solicitation. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). (0044)

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