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15 -- C-5 AVIONICS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (C-5 AMP): SOURCES SOUGHT DRAFT RFP F33657-98-R-0006 SOL F33657-98-R-0006 DUE 120597 POC John G. Meyer, Contracting Officer (937)255-7822; FAX (937)255-2696 or C.P. Mengos (937)255-1944; (FAX (937) 255-7772 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, meyerjg@c17.wpafb.af.mil. C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (C-5 AMP): Sources Sought Draft RFP F33657-98-R-0006, POC John G. Meyer, Contracting Officer (937) 255-7822 or Lt Col Rick Fennell, Program Manager (937) 656-9475. USAF Aeronautical systems Center is seeking sources to acquire for the C-5 aircraft reliability and maintainability improvements for the flight and engine displays and flight control system (AWFCS) as well as communication, navigation, and surveillance enhancements. This avionics upgrade also provides for the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) necessary to support the avionics upgrade requirements. This Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) consists of two (2) separate model contracts that will be the responsibility of a single contractor who will have Total Integrated System Performance Responsibility (TISPR) for the entire effort. One model contract is for Engineering Management Development (EMD) with options for production kits and installation. The EMD phase will be for a two-three (2-3) year period for thedevelopment, delivery and test of the two prototype systems. It is tentatively planned as a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) contractual arrangement. There will be four (4) Production Options and four (4) Installation Options to acquire approximately 124 C-5 AMP systems. The Production Options would be negotiated Firm Fixed-Price (FFP). The kit Installation will be based on the contractor's TCTO kit installation hours but may be done by the depot or outsourced. The second model contract is for CLS/COMBS. The CLS/COMBS will be awarded concurrently to the same contractor as the EMD/Production/Installation Contract and shall provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the C-5 Avionics Modernization Program. The CLS model contract is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) after the fifth year. The CLS effort contains ten (10) one-year options for continued maintenance support. This includes Ramp Up, COMBS, Interim Contractor Support (ICS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), Technical Data, and COMBS buyout. 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 the 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. John Meyer, (937) 255-7822. 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. DRFP F33657-98-R-0006 is available for interested sources to provide comments. To receive the DRFP, submit a written request within seven (7)days of the date of this notice to ASC/GRA, Bldg. 558, Rm 210, 2590 Loop Rd. West, WPAFB, OH 45433-7142, ATTN: John Meyer, Contracting Officer (937) 255-7822, FAX (937) 255-2696 or C.P. Mengos (937) 255-1944, FAX (937) 255-7772. All respondents should indicate whether or not they are a small business. The DRFP is also on the PIXS and can be accessed as follows: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil./pixs/pixslibr/c5mods/c5mods.asp THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS THE RESULT OF THIS NOTICE OR THE RESULTANT DRFP. (0323)

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