ASC/YPK, Monahan Hall, Bldg. 12, 1981 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7205

16 -- F-16 C MODEL AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES -- RADAR SOL n/a POC Arthur B. Beasley (937) 255-5445/Contracting Officer, Sandra Palmatier (937) 255-5445 This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contracting Action. The purpose of this synopsis is to notify small businesses of potential subcontracting opportunities. The F-16 System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), is planning to contract for three (3) AN/APG-68 radar systems for the FY98 aircraft. In addition two (2) antennas and one (1) rack will be purchased for the Systems Integration Lab. The Air Force is anticipating an award of a contract modification in the third quarter of FY 98 to Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, MD. Northrop Grumman is the development and production contractor for the APG-68 radars for the F-16 aircraft. The contract modification will be issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The expected period of performance will be Oct 98 through Mar 01. Northrop Grumman will produce the APG-68 radars which include Programmable Signal Processors, Mod Low Power Radio Frequency LRU, Antenna and Rack. 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 of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact Ms. Sandra Palmatier, ASC/YPKKB, 1981 Monahan Way, Bldg 12, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7205 or by telephone at (937) 255-5445. 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. See Note 22. (0351)

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