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J -- F-15 ADTS SOL F09603-98-R-83913 DUE 031698 POC For copy, WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact Franklin Holland/Lykd/[912]926-7430 The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire an affordable and supportable F-15 analog test capability. This capability will consist of a fully integrated hardware/software solution. This test capability is currently provided by four H2600 automatic test stations utilizing approximately 80 test program sets (TPSs) for repair of 125 shop replaceable units. This is anticipated to be a five-year contract. The goal of the first year of the program is delivery of one test station validated on 10% of the TPSs. A Statement of Objectives and Performance Specification will be used to express the Government's requirement. A draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and pre-solicitation conference is anticipated. The WR-ALC Business Opportunities Home Page at http://contracting.robins.af.mil/ will be used to furnish information to interested parties during this procurement. This program will be designated as the F-15 ADTS on this Internet site; interested offerors are encouraged to review this site regularly for updatesbeginning 28 Jan 98. The approximate issue/response date will be 13 Feb 98. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Security clearance will be required of all bidders offerors. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). See Note (s) 1,8,. (0026)

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