Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6038 Aspen Avenue Bldg 1289 Se, Hill Air force Base, Ut 84056-5816

59 -- INERTIA SWITCHES SOL F42610-97-R-BBBBR POC For copy, Ramon Castillo/Lmka/[801]775-2280, For additional information contact Ramon Castillo/Lmka/[801]775-2280 This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis. The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of industry to see if there are any potential contractors in addition to BEI Systron Donner, who have the skills and knowledge required to complete this effort. The Silo-Based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (SBICBM) System Program Office (SPO) Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC), intends to establish a contract for Inertia Switches, NSN 5930-00-435-1317AH, P/N 22160, 58 Each. The inertia switch is part of the pre-mature stage separation system (PSS) to insure that the missile staging does not occur prior to commands from the guidance system. BEI Systron Donner is the only known source for this effort. The response shall describe the potential offeror's qualifications in the following areas: (1) Contractor's production and technical capability to produce inertia switches. (2) A working knowledge of the Minuteman missile flight test program, Vandenberg AFB launch procedures, and groundsupport equipment instrumentation. (3) The manufacturer is required to have a good working relationship with Vandenberg AFB Range Safely and must meet the range safety specifications. Note: Deviation from the current manufacturing procedures, a change in the vendor of the subcomponents, or the substitution of components will require requalification testing and Vandenberg range safety coordination. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LMKA, 6038 Aspen Ave Bldg 1289SE, Hill AFB UT 84056-5805, Attn: Ramon F. Castillo, Contract Negotiator. Information received will 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 in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firms listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the government. No telephone or FAX requests. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. (0056)

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