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

13 -- ADVANCED UNITARY PENETRATOR POC Charlotte A. Puthoff, Contract Specialist (850) 882-8515, ext. 2123; Terri C. Brown, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-8515, ext. 2131. 17. The Precision Strike System Program Office (WMG), Product Support Office (PSO), Contracting Directorate (WMGK), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Eglin AFB FL, is seeking firms interested in providing an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) effort for the Advanced Unitary Penetrator (AUP), with a follow-on option to procure approximately 1500 units to satisfy anticipated Air Force requirements. Contract award date is unknown at this time (currently projected for 1998). The baseline for the EMD effort will be the AUP design resulting from the Wright Laboratory Armament Directorate's (WL/MN) Advanced Development program (contract F08630-92-C-0004), with Lockheed Martin, Electronics & Missiles, Orlando FL. A complete reprocurement data package is not currently available. However, significant technical data, preliminary drawings, and specifications are available and access will be provided to potential suppliers. A library of technical data produced from the Advanced Development program is available for viewing at Eglin AFB, FL. Interested firms may call the Contract Specialist or the Contracting Officer for further information. The current design will be maintained to the maximum extent possible, with the primary focus of the EMD effort being improvements to producibility and reliability. The objective of the AUP program is to design, develop, and produce an improved 2000 lb class warhead compatible with Air Force and Navy weapons that currently employ the BLU-109 warhead. Increased penetration capability will be achieved without violating existing functional and physical interfaces between the warhead guidance kit and weapon/aircraft or adversely impacting the delivery conditions associated with the aforementioned weapon systems. Additionally, BLU-109 compatible handling, transport, and storage will be maintained. The system is expected to be compatible with the Hard Target Smart Fuze and the Joint Programmable Fuze. The AUP will be qualified (certifiable) for use on aircraft currently certified to carry guided air-to-ground weapons employing the BLU-109. The critical design review will be held approximately seven (7) months after contract award. The design phase will be followed by an environmental qualification and functional (sled and flight) test series. The successful contractor will be responsible for total system performance responsibility for systems integration of the warhead, fuze, guidance unit, and aircraft interface and weapon performance issues. It is anticipated that the first production option will be exercised in mid to late FY 00. This synopsis is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is written with the best information available to date (information is subject to revision) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this synopsis should be received within 30 days of the publication date and are requested to state whether the potential source is a small business concern IAW FAR 52.219-1. The AUP (end item) is unclassified; however, selected design and performance information is classified up to and including the "secret level". Potential sources are required to be export-control certified, in accordance with DOD 5230.25, prior to submitting a proposal. Certification may be obtained through the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, telephone number 1-800-352-3572. Fax a copy of your fully executed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the PCO listed below. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Colonel Timothy Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (850)-882-9051 with serious concerns only. For questions or further information, contact ASC/WMK (Terri Brown, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-8515, ext. 2131 or Charlotte Puthoff, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-8515, ext. 2123, or FAX (850)-882-5243). Collect calls will not be accepted. See Numbered Notes 13 and 26.***** (0309)

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