Armament Contracting Division (WL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810

A -- SMALL SMART BOMB RANGE EXTENSION (SSBRE) DEMONSTRATION SOL MNK-98-006 POC Lorna Tedder, (850) 882-4294, x3399 E-MAIL: Tedder, Tedder@eglin.af.mil. 17. Air Force Research Laboratory is contemplating issuing a Procurement Research & Development Announcement (PRDA) for Small Smart Bomb Range Extension demonstration (SSBRE) in the spring of 1998. At this time we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to perform design, development, integration, and demonstration of small GPS/INS guided air-to-ground weapon and range extension technologies. The objective of the SSBRE program is to demonstrate technologies in support of the Miniaturized Munitions Capability Mission Need Statement (MNS CAF 304-97). Specifically, the SSBRE is to demonstrate an expanded footprint of a 250# class GPS/INS guided bomb capable of penetrating hardened targets, and a Wide Area GPS Enhancement (WAGE) capable GPS/INS guidance system. In addition, technologies in support of fielding a miniaturized munition, such as multiple carriage will be considered. The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 25 months. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Captain R. Keith Kenne, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their expertise, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Major Peter Van Wirt, Program Manager, AFRL/MNAV, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 326, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-8876 extension 3316. For contractual information contact Captain R. Keith Kenne, Contract Specialist, AFRL/MNK, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, (850) 882-4294 extension 3408 or Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, extension 3399. Respondents to this notice will be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB orRFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will 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 LtCol Gary Libell at (850) 882-2872. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Direct all requests concerning this acquisition to Captain R. Keith Kenne, AFRL/MNK, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, Fl 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294 extension 3408 or Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, extension 3399. (0336)

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