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

A -- TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT FOR SENSOR RESEARCH (TASER) SOL F29601-97-R-0002 POC POC Capt Ann Marie Shover, PL/VTM, (505) 853-3246; Contract Specialist, Lorraine Otero, (505) 846-5012; Contracting Officer, Nancy Brunson, (505) 846-6188 Research and Development Notice of Contracting Action. The Phillips Laboratory anticipates releasing a solicitation for Technology Advancement for Sensor Research (TASeR) on or about 19 May 97. Responses will be due thirty (30) days thereafter for the technical/management and cost proposal. The effort will comprise a variety of investigations of advanced technology for sensors found in space. Included will be: (1) studies of basic mechanisms of detectors; (2) development of the elements of sensors such as detectors, detector arrays, and readout multiplexers; and (3) advancement of related technology such as materials and cryogenics for these microelectronic devices. Tasks shall assess the characteristics of the above components to improve image enhancement, producibility, radiation hardness, thermal cycling, reliability and life cycle support. Organizations must show evidence, either through in-house or prospective subcontractors, of ability to manage and conduct complex research, development, fabrication, and testing of sensors and their elements for the areas (1), (2), and (3) above. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Orders is anticipated. The contractual effort will consist of a one-year basic period with four, one-year option periods. The contract will require a SECRET clearance. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. An organizational conflict of interest clause is anticipated in the resultant contract. To prepare its proposal and perform services under the contract, the contractor will require access to Military Critical Technical Data whose export control is restricted by U.S. export control laws and regulations. Only offerors who submit an approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the contracting officer will receive a copy of the solicitation. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek MI 49016-4312 (1-800-352-3572) for further information on the certification and approval process. A Read File will be established for offerors to view upon release of the solicitation for two weeks. Responses by telegram, or responses combining more than one synopsis will not be accepted. This acquisition will be full and open competition. The size standard is $13.5M average annual receipts, SIC code 8711. Firms responding should indicate whether or not they are small business, small disadvantaged or 8(a) firms, and whether or not they are woman owned. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the contracting officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Col James D. Ledbetter, Phillips Laboratory Vice Commander at (505) 846-4964, or at 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. For technical issues, contact Capt Ann Marie Shover at (505) 843-3246. For contracting issues, contact Lorraine Otero at (505) 846-5012. See Note 26. (0120)

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