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16 -- PRODUCTION FOR B-1B TOWED DECOY SYSTEM (TDS) SOL n/a POC Contract Negotiator, Vicki Diaz, (937) 255-5024/Contracting Officer, Chris A. Telepak, (937) 255-5024/5425 This CBD announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The B-1B System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), is planning production for modification kits designed to install the AN/ALE-50(V)-1 Towed Decoy System (TDS) on the B-1B. The modification kit for the aircraft will add all necessary Group A aircraft provisions and some Group B components. Group A aircraft provisions include structural components; electrical installation components; wiring and power distribution components; environmental control provisions and crew systems components. Group B elements include a Control and Display unit and a System Interface Unit (SIU). The remaining Group B components consist of AN/ALE-50(V)-1 launchers, launch controllers, magazines and decoys which will be provided as GFP (Government Furnished Property) for inclusion in the modification kits. The Air Force is anticipating a contract award in the 2nd quarter of FY98. The contractor will be required to provide 86 aircraft modification kits to include: (1) adapting (if required) the kitproofed and verified designs for full-rate production, (2) procuring materials, setting up a production line and producing/procuring the necessary hardware for the required delivery starting the 2nd quarter of FY99, (3) modifying, fabricating or procuring the required support equipment and initial spares for the modified aircraft. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communications concerning this acquisition to Chris Telepak, Contracting Officer or Vicki Diaz, Contract Negotiator, at ASC/YDK, 2275 D Street, Building 16, Suite 16, Mail Stop 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7233, (937) 255-5024. Contractors interested in this effort must submit the following information to the government for evaluation. Responses should be concise and program specific with special emphasis on B-1B related experience and qualifications: (1) Description of experience in integration, specifically in integrating Group A and B hardware from both contractor and government sources into installation kits. (2) Description of facilities/assets currently available to accomplish the manufacturing of machine parts and cabling. (3) List the qualifications and B-1B experience of lead management, engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel projected to work on this program. (4) Description of your experience with subcontractor/vendor selection and management systems planned to be used. (5) Indication of large or small business in relation to SIC code 3721, size standard 1500 employees. (6) Indication of the level and types of B-1B Technical data available, analytical tools and supporting data bases for those tools required for redesign (if required), fabrication and assembly for this production effort. Responses are due 30 days after release of Sources Sought Synopsis and will be accepted in fax and/or letter format. Specifications and production drawings for the TDS aircraft modification kit are not available; the B-1B ALE-50 Towed Decoy System is still in Engineeringand Manufacturing Development and flight testing has not been completed. Notwithstanding the availability of data, the contractor would be responsible for the integration of hardware into modification/conversion kits. Contractors shall address their plan for acquiring those resources and capabilities not currently in-house to meet the indicated delivery dates. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offeror's when an offeror prefers to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development stage of this acquisition. Potential offeror's should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offeror's are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Michael Coalson, ASC/SY, Wright-Patterson AFB OH at (937) 255-3855, with serious concerns only. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not authorized for this effort. (0100)

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