U.S. ARMY SPACE AND STRATEGIC DEFENSE COMMAND, ATTN: CSSD-CM-CK, P.O. BOX 1500, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35807-3801

A -- DASG60-97-0075 -- AIRBORNE TEST AND MEASUREMENTS SOL DASG60-97-R-0070 POC O. Wayne Koger, Contract Specialist, Donald C. Reesman, Contracting Officer, CSSD-CM-CK, (205) 955-1187 Correction: This action was originally publicized in the CBD dated August 19,1997, but was transmitted to the CBD only in part. The announcement is published herein in its entirety: The Measurements Platforms Division of the Sensors Directorate of the U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command (USASSDC) seeks sources with the capability of conducting the Airborne Test and Measurements Support (ATMS) effort. This effort is a follow-on to the current High Altitude Observatory (HALO) program ATMS activities. The principal objective of the ATMS effort is to perform high altitude airborne measurements, collect test data, and reduce these data to provide optical signature information applicable to the theater and strategic ballistic missile defense environment; to include reentry vehicle/objects signatures, plume/wake phenomenology studies, missile/target intercepts, and debris characterization. Accomplishment of these objectives involves the following: (a) technical analysis of mission test requirements with respect to measurement capabilities; (b) mission planning support, range coordination, and mission conduct; (c) provision of aircraft, aircraft modifications, and associated aircraft operations and maintenance to support mission conduct; (d) sensor development, acquisition, integration, operation, maintenance, and coordination activities; and (e) reduction, analysis, reporting, and presentation of HALO-collected data. These activities will be conducted at the contractor facility and/or CONUS/OCONUS sites (U.S. Army Kwajalen Atoll, Eastern Test Range, Western Test Range, White Sands Missile Range, etc.). The ATMS effort requires offerors with in-depth high altitude aircraft operation and maintenance experience, and electro-optical (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared) sensor hardware/software engineering experience. It requires the facilities and capabilities to provide and/or perform the following activities: measurement aircraft, including flight operations, certification, modifications, and maintenance;optical sensor instruments/systems, as well as subsystem components; and optical system calibration and data reduction. Subsystems include the electro-optical sensors; optical grade aircraft measurement windows (BK-7 glass, standard & UV fused Silica, and infrared ZnS & ZnSe); telescope, lenses, and optical subsystems. The planned period of performance for this effort is 57 months; with 24 months for the basic, and options to consecutively extend the term of the contract for an additional 33 months. A cost-plus-award-fee contract is contemplated. Award is planned for the first quarter of FY99, with performance to begin on January 1, 1999. A TOP SECRET facility clearance and a SECRET safeguarding capability is required for performance of this effort. Respondents should include with their statement of capability their complete mailing address, within nine-digit zip code and Facility Security Clearance (FSC) number. This acquisition is limited to small business participation and will not be open to participation by foreign firms. Respondents should state whether they are a small business, small disadvantaged business, or 8(a) business. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code applicable to this procurement is 8731, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Facsimile submissions can be transmitted to (205) 955-4240. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.104, entitled "Procurement Integrity," all technical discussions and/or clarifications regarding this acquisition are required to be directed solely to the Contracting Officer (through the Contract Specialist). For written responses transmitted by other than the U.S. Mail, the street address is: U.w. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, ATTN: CSSD-CM-CK/Mr. W. Wayne Koger, 106 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805-1990. (0241)

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