ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

R -- FLIGHT SIMULATION SUPPORT SOL F33601-97-R9002 POC Tom Williams, (937) 257-6145 ext. 4232 WEB: PreAward Information Exchange Homepage, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/FSFSS/FSFSS.asp. The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Air Vehicles Directorate anticipates a competitive acquisition (full-and open competition) for technical services in support of real-time, human-in-loop flight simulation activities conducted within the Air Vehicle Simulation Branch (AFRL/VACS), Vehicle-Pilot Integration Branch (AFRL/HECI), Crew Systems Branch (ASC/ENFC) and Development Planning Directorate (ASC/XRB). Specific duty locations include buildings 145, 146 and 248 as well as the "Speckled Trout" aircraft, for which primarily purchasing support is required. The anticipated period of performance is 01 Jun 98 through 30 Sep 98. Four one-year options may be awarded. The intent of this announcement is to inform all interested sources that a Request For Proposal (RFP) is intended to be released electronically on or about 02 Feb 98. The RFP and any additional documents necessary for this acquisition will be posted at the following web site: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/FSFSS/FSFSS.asp, whichis where additional background information may be found. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for updates to any and all documents. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON. Requirement Description: Refer to the Sources Sought issued in the 27 Nov 96 issue of the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) for a more detailed description of the requirements. Note that this announcement refers to the AFRL by its former name, Wright Laboratory. Users may contact the PIXS system operator, John Harshbarger at (937) 255-2739, with concerns regarding PIXS access. Interested parties should direct all communications of a technical nature to Mr. Frederick Unfried, Aerospace Engineer, (937) 255-4618. Sutmit non-technical inquiries concerning this acquisition to Thomas M. Williams, Contract Specialist, (937) 257-6145, ext. 4232, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5309. See numbered note below: 26. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. "Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted 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 ( Tom M. Williams, (937) 257-6145 ext, 4232 ). When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, extension 232." (0013)

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