Aeronautical Systems Center, ASC/WMGK, 102 West D Ave., Ste 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6808

13 -- HARD TARGET SMART FUZE SOL F08626-97-R-0127 POC Mr. Brian M. Trotter, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-8515 ext 2243, or Mr. John P. Sullivan, Contractng Officer (850) 882-8515 ext 2119 The Precision Strike System Program Office (WMG), Product Support Office (PSO), Contracting Directorate (WMGK), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Eglin AFB FL, anticipates award of a sole source contract to Motorola, Inc., Space & Systems Technology Group, Scottsdale, AZ. A sources sought synopsis for this acquisition was published in the Commerce Business Daily on 22 Jan 97. The award, subject to receipt of funds, will be for an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) effort for the Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF), with two follow-on options to procure approximately 500 HTSF units to satisfy Air Force requirements. Contract award is anticipated in Oct 97. The baseline for the EMD effort will be the HTSF design resulting from the Wright Laboratory Armament Directorate's (WL/MN) Advanced Development program (contracts F08630-95-C-0065 and 0011). The accelerometer-based fuze will provide burst point control for the GBU-28A/B weapon employing the BLU-113 warhead. The HTSF system will have the capability to provide modes of operation consisting of void/layer count, depth of burial (accelerometer double integration), and redundant electrically selectable backup time delays (0-255 milliseconds). Additionally, the fuze will be compatible with a modified FZU-55 for power and environmental sensing to determine safe separation from the attack aircraft. The fuze will not be required to have an electrical interface with the aircraft, but will be capable of being set with mission parameters via a Ground Setter Unit (GSU) developed under the WL/MN Advanced Development program. The basis for the GSU is the Common Munition Bit Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE). The fuze will be qualified (certifiable) for use with the F-15E aircraft. A reprocurement data package is not available. This action is contemplated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) since Motorola is the only known responsible source that can satisfy the government's requirements. This synopsis is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. We anticipate release of the RFP 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive serious concerns from potential offerors and communicate these concerns to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 W. D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (850) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. For questions or requests for copies of the sole source solicitation, contact John Sullivan, ASC/WMGK, (850) 882-8515, ext. 2119, or Brian Trotter, ext. 2243. Collect calls will not be accepted. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26.***** (0206)

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