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69 -- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES -- EA-6B WEAPONS SYSTEMS TRAINER, DEVICE 2F178 SOL N61339-97-R-0028 DUE 040797 POC Tim Cichon, 407/380-4083, Contracting Officer, Shirley L. Eaton, 407/380-4093 The purpose of this synopsis is to identify interested and qualified sources for the procurement of a training device. This announcement does not constitute a request for proposals. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is considering procurement of a "low-cost" training device to provide refresher training to the aircrew of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft. The device shall simulate the crew stations of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft and will be utilized to train Navy/Marine Corps pilots and Electronic Countermeasures Officers (ECMOs) in those skills and techniques involved in EA-6B Block 89A aircraft normal and emergency modes of operation. The training device shall provide training to the aircrew to maintain a high state of proficiency in operating the aircraft and aircraft subsystems, in executing normal procedures, in recognizing malfunctions and abnormal indications, in executing corresponding emergency procedures and in executing mission procedures in a realistic tactical environment. The training device shall provide for training in passive, offensive and defensive procedures, tactics and threat evaluation. Examples of training tasks are day/night carrier and field takeoff and landings, aerial refueling, instrument flight procedures, departure/ spin procedures, radar/system navigation, formation flying, defensive combat maneuvering, weapons delivery, all modes of Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) operation and full mission rehearsal. The training device shall provide a means for evaluating tactical procedures and maneuvers against specific threat environments. Trainee skills developed shall include all systems modes of operation and proficiency in the use of controls and displays required by the mission objectives of the EA-6B Block 89A aircraft. The training device shall provide realistic simulation of actual conditions, excluding motion/vibration, and shall link/network with other training devices for other platforms for coordinated exercises. The training device shall be located at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and shall be deployable and operable in standard military vans. The selected contractor shall be responsible for design, fabrication, integration, shipping, installation and testing of the device. The contractor shall provide a complete training device consisting of hardware, software and interconnections. The contractor shall also provide a complete Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package to include spare, repair and consumable parts, maintenance tools, test and support equipment, technical and training documentation, and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). The applicable small business size standard is SIC 3699, 750 employees. Contract award is scheduled for May 1998. Interested sources must respond by 7 April 1997 and provide the following information: (1) Whether they qualify as large, small or small disadvantaged business, and (2) whether the response to this synopsis is for sub-contracting possibilities or as prime contractor. In order to be considered a prime contractor offeror, the firm must submit information on management, engineering and production capabilities. Responses shall be limited to no more than five pages. Brochures and marketing materials will not be evaluated. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of projects completed and in progress within the past five years. Provide information on specific work performed or being performed. Provide customer references and information regarding in-house research and development within the past five years. (2) Key personnel: Provide the names, experience and professional qualifications of any personnel who might be assigned to a key technical or program management position. (3) Facilities: Provide description and availability of any special facilities required for performance of this effort. (4) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. (5) A statement of industrial security clearance -- All interested parties who intend to participate as either prime contractor or as a key subcontractor must have current, active facilities and personnel clearances, as access to classified data will be required for the performance of this contract. (6) No facsimile or electronic mail responses please. (0080)

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