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99 -- PRECISION TARGETING POD FOR F-16, BLOCK 25/30/32 AIRCRAFT SOL n/a POC Dwight Early (937) 255-6091, ext 4066/Mark S. Farney, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-4001, ext 4083 This is a sources sought notice with the intent of identifying prime offerors who will meet the need identified below. The Air Force intends to contract for a non-developmental (i.e. currently in production) precision targeting system to be integrated on the F-16C and D, block 25/30/32 aircraft possessed by the United States Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and the Air National Guard (ANG). It is anticipated that any resulting instant contract will be for eight (8) systems with an Initial Operating Capability of 31 March 1999, with priced options over a five (5) year period for 256 additional systems. The contractor will be responsible for all actions necessary to meet AFRC and ANG requirements and ensure system and subsystem integration to include configuration control, mitigation of parts obsolescence, total system performance and future modifications, upgrades and enhancements. The system will be required to interface completely with the existing F-16 Software Capability Upgrade (SCU) 3+. In addition, the system must possess the capability to operate in day, night and under-the-weather conditions; detect and designate fixed and mobile targets at ranges consistent with standoff weapons; first pass attack of targets with conventional guided and unguided munitions; auto laser tracking and designation for laser guided munitions; laser ranging for accurate inertial navigation system updates and weapon release point determination; auto slaving for weapons; and possess tactical mode laser (1.06 microns wavelength). The contractor will also be responsible for the proposed system maintenance concept to include support at both CONUS and overseas locations with a required system mission capable rate of eighty-five percent (85%) or greater. Interested contractors are requested to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) that demonstrates the existing capability to produce, modify, sustain and integrate weapon systems and subsystems. Potential offerors do not have to resubmit a response if a response was submitted to the original notice posted in the CBD, 13 May 1997. A site survey will be performed to verify production capability. A one (1) month contractor support demonstration is anticipated at the ANG/AFRC Test Center (AATC), Tuscon Arizona. AFRC and ANG will furnish the required aircraft, pylons, weapons and targets. The SOC should include a list of previous experience including, but not limited to, government contracts. The SOC shall be unclassified and the information submitted should be pertinent to and identify the offeror's capability as related to the technical effort requested above. Do not provide advertisement brochures. The SOC is limited to twenty-five (25) pages and must be received not later than 31 October 1997. Replies received later than this date and responses by telegram or fax may not be honored. Any concerns or issues relative to this procurement should be addressed to the Contracting Officer identified below. An anticipated award date for any resulting contract is 30 September 1998. A firm fixed price type contract with performance incentives is also anticipated for this effort. Notice to foreign owned firms: the restriction placed in the earlier version of this announcement, posted in the CBD 13 May 1997, is removed. Foreign participation at any level is solicited. 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 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, Mr. Michael S. Coalson, ASC/SYI, Bldg. 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642 or Email coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil, (937) 255-9279, ext 232, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Mr. Mark S. Farney, Contracting Officer, ASC/FBLK, Email pats@ascfb.wpafb.af.mil, phone (937) 255-4001 x4083. A presolicitation conference for additional potential offerors will be scheduled at Wright Patterson AFB OH on a date to be determined. (0273)

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