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

14 -- AUTOMATIC TEST SYSTEM SOL F42610-97-R-CCCCC POC For copy, Kent Wright/Lmke/[801]777-5792, For additional information contact Kent Wright/Lmke/[801]777-5792 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 Boeing or Honeywell, who have the skills and knowledge required to complete this effort and to determine if Boeing and Honeywell would each submit a proposal for this requirement. The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System Program Office (SPO) Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC), intends to establish a contract for the replacement of automatic test systems (ATS) for existing Pendulous Integrating Gyro Accelerometer (PIGA) test stations used at Boeing Guidance and Repair Center (BGRC), OH. This procurement will occur in two phases. The initial phase will design, develop and produce one replacement PIGA Test Station. The second phase, based on the engineering documentation generated by the first phase, will produce all remaining units. A waiver to the DoD ATS Standardization Policy has been granted by the SA-ALC/CC for the PIGATS Replacement Program. This waiver allows the use of a custom solution for PIGATS ( i.e., an approved standard family will not be required ). The existing PIGA Test Station utilizes early 1970's technology. Offerors must possess the requisite depot level repair experience and capabilities to design and develop Automatic Test Equipment ( ATE ) to test the PIGA and its constituent subassemblies, e.g.; the PIG and PIGA Float, plus comprehend field utilization and testing of the PIGA under control of the Minuteman Operational Ground Program ( OGP ). Any previous design, development and manufacturing experience with PIGAs or comparable inertial flight instruments will receive significant consideration. The 16 PIGA ( Mod G ) is a very precise and an extremely reliable instrument used in the Guidance System of the Minuteman III ICBM to measure the missile's linear accelerations along its three axes during flight. Wherever feasible and practicable, it is the Government's desire that the Replacement PIGATS ATE incorporate artificial intelligence and expert system technologies in PIGA testing. If undertaken, this should be accomplished in accordance with ( IAW ) IEEE ( Trial ) STD 1232-1995 and its proposed component standards. The offeror must also show how they will comply with DoDD 3405.1, Computer Programming Language Policy. If an offeror wishes to use any unique software development or qualification tools ( either commercially acquired or developed specifically for the PIGATS Replacement Program ) they should be described in their response. The replacement PIGATS' failure detection and fault isolation capabilities, based on experience with OGP testing processes, shall exceed those of the existing test stations used in depot level PIGA repair at the BGRC. The replacement PIGATS shall also have software driven technical documentation that can be referenced by a technician during unit-under-test ( UUT ) testing, and when executing station self test or calibration. The scope of this program includes developing both technical and logistics support analysis / requirements to the Replacement PIGA Test Station. The Replacement PIGATS shall consist of modular hardware and software designed for ease of maintenance. The contractor shall develop Test Program Sets ( TPSs ) to satisfy PIGA Test Station requirements. The contractor shall use VXI Technology wherever feasible. To the extent praticable, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf ( COTS ) instruments should be incorporated that are common with current depot acquisitions at BGRC. The contractor shall integrate both COTS hardware and software and any non-COTS items to ensure system operation. Replacement PIGA Test Stations will require successful installation, checkout, and, demonstration at BGRC using the technical documentation package developed as a part of this Program. The PIGATS' Performance Specification and other controlling systems requirements and documents are located in the Bidder's Library. The Bidder's Library is open to all qualified U. S. Contractors IAW our Sept 95 announcement, which stated that all prospective bidders must have submitted a copy of their DLSC Certified DD Form 2345 to the Librarian, Ms Diane Montgomery, 6031 Gum Lane, HAFB, UT 84056-5826, FAX (801)777-8374, Phone (801) 777-4715. An info copy of the DD Form 2345 must also be provided to the Replacement PIGA Test Station Program Manager, Mr Joseph P. Gutierrez: Ogden ALC / LMGS, 6031 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5826, telephone (801)775-2199. All appointments for access to the Bidder's Library will be made through the Librarian. Capable sources shall submit a concise and program specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that they have: (1) the necessary knowledge and understanding of the requirements; (2) suitable development and test facilities; (3) employees with satisfactory qualifications; (4) sufficient production capacity; (5) appropriate management, and engineering experience with PIGA, Specific Integrating Force Receiver (SIFR) or, other inertial guidance instruments to meet program objectives without additional technical, schedule, or cost risk; and (6) SECRET security clearances (foreign participation is prohibited). Submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 10 pages) within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LMKE, 6038 Aspen Avenue, Bldg 1289SE, Hill AFB UT 84056-5816, Attn: Kent Wright, Contracting Officer, (801) 777-5792. 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 opportunities contact Boeing, Anaheim, CA or Honeywell, Clearwater FL. (0155)

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