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16 -- B-1B FUTURE UPGRADES SOL n/a POC Steve Brumfield, (937) 656-5072 This CBD announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The B-1 System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical System Center (ASC), is planning for the integration of new capabilities on the B-1B. Potential new capabilities include data link, Link 16, Global Air Traffic Management, Improved Radar Targeting, Small Bomb System, Cockpit modernization, Low Cost Anti -Armor Submunitions (LOCAAS), infrared countermeasures (IRCM), reduced footprint for deployment, improved diagnostics, Gyro Stabilization System (GSS), Digital Flight Control (DFC)/Central Air Data Computer (CADC), missile warning system, upgrades to the ORS Radar Receiver, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)/Weapon Carriage System Modification (WCSM) Rotary Launchers, Air Crew & Combat Training System, Standoff Land Attack Missile -- Expanded Response (SLAM-ER), other various sustainment upgrades, trainers, mission planning and correction of software deficiencies for the B-1B Bomber. All of the above or portions will be considered as part of the next Block Upgrade for the B-1B. The Air Force anticipates contracting for initial planning activities in 2Q98 with EMD contract award in the January 2001 time frame to a single contractor team who is best qualified to develop the hardware and software required to integrate the selected capabilities from the above list. The final list of efforts to be included in this block upgrade will be determined by future Air Force budget priority decisions. The contractor will be responsible for Total System Installed Performance Responsibility (TSIPR) for the development, integration, and testing of all modifications necessary to support the block upgrade. Engineering data (e.g. drawings and specifications) for existing capabilities are available at OC-ALC, and drawings for ongoing Block updates will be entered into the system as the programs are modified. Other data will be the responsibility of the contractor (via ACA or MOA). Contractors interested in this effort must submit the following information for evaluation to the government. Responses should be concise, program specific and include all six areas: 1) Description of experience in the integration and certification of the above capabilities, or similar capabilities on comparable aircraft. In addition, please address any experience you have in integration of similar capabilities on the B-1B. 2) Description of aircraft software development experience as well as facilities/assets currently available to accomplish the design, development and fabrication of any required hardware. 3) List the qualifications of lead management, engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel projected to work on this program as related to B-1B and/or other Air Force (or other comparable program) aircraft component or subsystem production experience. 4) Indication of large or small business in relation to SIC code 3728, size standard 1000 employees. 5) Indicate the level and types of B-1B technical data, analytical tools and data you require from the government to accomplish this effort. The baseline software configuration for these integration efforts will be Block F or Delta E (JSOW/JASSM). 6) Please indicate if your interest is as a prime or as a subcontractor with a teaming arrangement with the prime. The government reserves the right to break out components and set aside specific tasks for small business. Mr. Michael S. Coalson has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact Mr. Steve Brumfield, at (937) 656-5072. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Coalson can be reached at (937) 255-5535, extension 232. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 10 pages) within 30 days after publication of this notice to ASC/YDK, Bldg 556, 2690 Loop Road W, WPAFB, OH 45433-7148, Attn: Mr Steve Brumfield, (937) 656-5072, E-mail address: steven.brumfield@B1B.WPAFB.AF.MIL. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contract Negotiator. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not authorized for this effort. See Note 25. (0321)

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