Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773

A -- SPACE SYSTEMS SUSCEPTIBILITY/VULNERABILITY AND PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY SOL F29601-97-R-0001 POC Ms. Mavra Lucas, Buyer, PL/PKWA, 505-846-4626 17. The Air Force Phillips Laboratory is interested in performing R&D analysis, planning, development and experimental investigation of current and future threats and threat mitigation to space systems and subsystems (SEE DESCRIPTION OF EFFORT BELOW). A cost type contract is contemplated. The contract performance is anticipated to be 5 years with an estimated Level of Effort hours within the range of 90,000 to 110,000. Small businesses interested in receiving any resulting solicitation are requested to submit statements of capability to the contracting officer that address the requirements identified in Commerce Business Daily Numbered Note 25 by 25 April 1997. Relative to Note 25, request that the statement of capability identify work previously performed, which was accomplished by the contractor's own employees, i.e., identify efforts that were not performed by subcontractors. Large businesses are not required to submit statements of capability. All requests for any resulting solicitations must include company name, mailing address, and company size status under Standard Industrial Classification Code 8731, 1000 employees. Based upon responses to this announcement, the Government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for 8(A) Programs, and Small Businesses. Contractors are invited to submit a description of their qualifications for consideration to perform all or a portion of this R&D effort. Address the following in your Statement of Capability (SOC): 1) Experience /capability in analysis of space environment, nuclear enhanced environment, Radio Frequency(RF), High Power Microwave (HPM), and lasers, as well as other current and forecast space system threats; 2) Experience/capability in conducting theoretical and experimental studies on threat environment, threat coupling/interaction on space system and subsystems; 3) Experience/capability in the development and implementation of survivability technology to a broad spectrum of threats including RF, HPM, laser, nuclear radiation and debris; and 4) Experience in demonstrating new concepts and designs for space systems protection and transitioning this information and technology to government agencies and government contractors. The planned effort shall require technical and analysis reports, test reports, and prototype hardware and software. Top Secret Security and facility clearances will be required. Replies to this sources sought synopsis must reference RFP number F29601-97-R-0001. The technical qualifications response shall be limited to a maximum of 15 pages not including resumes. This acquisition involves technology that is subject to Export Control laws and regulations. Any resulting RFP will require that the contractors be registered and certified with the Defense Logistic Service Center(DLSC). Contact DLSC, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-4312 (1-800- 352-3572) for further information on the certification and approval process. Submit an original and one copy of the SOC to Phillips Laboratory/PKWA (Ms. Marva Lucas), Advance Weapons & Survivability Directorate, Contracting Division, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773. Submit Only Unclassified Information . Questions regarding contracting issues may be addressed to Ms. Marva Lucas at 505-846-4626. Questions regarding technical issues may be addressed to Mr. John Frisbie at 505-846-0933. (0084)

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