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10 -- CBU-97/B SENSOR FUZE WEAPON (SFW) SYSTEM FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) 3 SOL F08626-97-R-0002 POC Contact Ms. Dana Sillars, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-3416, ext 3252; Mr. Mack Kirkland, Contracting Officer, (904)882-3416, ext 3162; or Mr. Len Iannuzzo, Production Manager, at (904) 882-8415, ext 3169. The SFW CBU-97A/B (NSN 1325-01-342-8801) is a 1,000-pound class, unpowered, unguided, gravity-drop wide area munitions. The SFW consists of a SUU-66/B tactical munitions dispenser, which houses 10 BLU-108/B submunitions. Each submunition contains four projectiles, an orientation and stabilization system, a radar altimeter, and a rocket motor. Each projectile contains an explosively formed penetrator warhead and a two-color infrared sensor. The SFW is stored and transported as an all up-round in the CNU-411A/E container. This solicitation for the third Full Rate Production (FRP) annual buy will consist of the procurement of approximately 530 SFWs. This effort requires contractor personnel be cleared for access to SECRET NOFORN. Potential contractors have to be certified and registered for STINFO export control by the Defense Logistic Service Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 800-352-3572, to receive any resultant Request for Proposal (RFP). This certification is above and beyond the requirements for a security clearance and may be obtained by submitting a DD Form 2345 to DLSC. It is anticipated that only one source, Textron Systems Division, Wilmington MA, developer of the SFW, can satisfy the government's minimum needs for this unique weapon system. This contractual action is expected to be executed using "Other Than Full and Open Competition" procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The verbal RFP will be issued not later than 15 Sep 97. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No collect calls, nor telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. 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 (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. Direct all routine communications concerning this acquisition to Mr. Mack Kirkland at (904) 882-3416, extension 3162, or to the program manager, Mr. Len Iannuzzo at (904) 882-8415 extension 3169. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26***** (0238)

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