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

A -- CONVENTIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SOL F29601-97-R-0020 DUE 072897 POC Mr. Jerry L. Vann, Contract Manager, (505) 846-4597 E-MAIL: Jerry L. Vann, Contract Manager, Kirtland AFB, NM, vannjl@smtpgw2.plk.af.mil. The Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP), Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, is contemplating an award of a research and development contract to demonstrate the capability of executing a high precision earth penetrator strike at approximately 4,000 feet per second on a predetermined target using a modified Mark 11C reentry vehicle (RV) launched from a modified Minuteman launch vehicle (LV) and providing near global coverage. The government has acknowledged this low-cost program has a high priority which requires rapid integration of advanced developed concepts on an accelerated schedule. The scope of work this synopsis addresses is reentry vehicle design, fabrication, integration and test. The Minuteman LV (composed of Minuteman II Stage 1 & 2 motors and a Minuteman III Stage 3 motor) and launch services will be provided by the government. The use of existing RV/LV assets is required as a means to control program costs as well as save the government inventory management and destruction costs. Deviation from utilizing proposed assets must be justified and the impact quantified. The government will provide a de-commissioned Mark 11C aeroshell, and the earth penetrator payload as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The contractor will test the major RV flight systems/subsystems, fabricate and deliver a modified Mark 11 launch-ready system to support a 4QFY99 launch at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The RV system includes guidance, navigation, and control subsystems to perform a predetermined in-flight maneuver and precise impact. The contractor shall execute ground RV tests to validate critical technical aspects of the design before PDR. The contractor will develop and test payload interfaces with the Minuteman LV and perform post-flight analysis of the RV's performance. The Minuteman LV processing and launch will be executed at Vandenberg AFB by the Air Force with RV contractor support. The government has examined various Conventional Ballistic Missile (CBM) missions and concludes the technical requirements listed below will meet mission needs. Responses submitted should contain information demonstrating ability to meet the following technical requirements to support a 4QFY99 launch from Vandenberg AFB: (1) Ability to provide a modified Mark 11C reentry vehicle, meeting all technical and mission requirements including (a) development, fabrication, and integration of an avionics system utilizing GPS for navigation and capable of precision control of target impact conditions of position, velocity vector, and attitude (b) maximum ratio of penetrator weight to total RV weight (2) Ability to fabricate and test necessary components and provide required modifications to the RV (3) Demonstrate high confidence of mission success while meeting schedule (4) Ability to perform a range of targeting, and data analysis efforts including; (a) target reentry vehicles, (b) coordinate mission parameters with outside agencies by providing trajectory data and vehicle characterization, (c) perform post-mission analysis of reentry vehicle to include, but not limited to; telemetry and sensor data, and correlate with on-board IMU "truth" data. The contractor will have or demonstrate the ability to acquire rapidly, significant, or similar, experience related to Mark 11C design, production, and operations and shall furnish this experience with their statement of capabilities (SOC). Potential contractors are encouraged to submit additional information regarding their experience with guided reentry vehicle flight. Potential sources must submit a statement of capabilities (SOC) to this office. The SOC shall address the above requirements and contain pertinent and specific information addressing the following areas: (1) Experience: an outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed and any in-house (research and development) effort, relevant to the specific task areas of this effort, (2) Personnel: name, professional qualifications and specific experience ofscientific, engineering and program management personnel who might be assigned to work in areas of the subject effort, (3) Facilities: availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the technical areas under consideration, and a statement regarding industrial security clearance and storage facilities to support work at the SECRET level. The SOC must be submitted within 30 calendar days of this publication, and is limited to 20 pages excluding resumes. All replies to this synopsis must reference this sources sought synopsis. Submit only unclassified information. All responses shall include company size status under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code identified below. Submit all responses to this synopsis to Mr. Jerry Vann, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776 Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, an 8(a) firm, a historically black colleges or universities, a woman owned, or a minority institution. The government reserves the right to set this acquisition, or portions thereof, aside for small businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, a woman owned and minority institutions. For this proposed acquisition, the definitions in FAR 19.001 and small business size standard for SIC 3761, size standard 1000 employees apply. Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the Qualified Contractors Access List (QCAL) may receive such information. Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, 1800-352-3572 as soon as possible. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the Contracting Officer, Major George R. Clark, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776, (505) 846-5062, to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Phillips Laboratory (PL) Colonel James D. Ledbetter, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776. For contracting issues, please contact Mr. Jerry Vann, 3550 Aberdeen Ave. SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776, (505) 846-8957. (0178)

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