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15 -- GCAS MODIFICATION PROGRAM SOL F34601-97-R-01181 DUE 091297 POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Eddie Upshaw/Ladca/[405]739-5404 Item 0001 NSN 1560-K0-178-223AFL -- 135 Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS) meeting Enhanced Ground Proximaty Warning System (TSO C92c) requirements. The contract will include engineering, integration, test, prototype, kitproof, production, and data for up to 590 A/C plus spares and simulators. I/O for the GCAS processor will be through Rockwell Collins controls and displays. Rockwell will be the prime contractor; subcontracting opportunities exist. The period of performance is anticipated to be from FY98 through FY02. The contract may include Options. ea. Applicable to: -- -135 Aircraft. Destn: Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3020. Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS) for the -135 Aircraft, I/O will be through Rockwell Collins system. 4th generation GPWS is required. The approximate issue/response date will be 25 Jul 97. To: Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids Ia 52498-0001. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally 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 in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Note: 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. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate inthe evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/PKXDA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER (405)739-5411. See Note (s) 9. (0177)

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