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16 -- C-5 AVIONICS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (C-5 AMP) SOL F33657-98-R-0006 DUE 041398 POC JOHN G. Meyer, Contracting Officer (937) 255-7822; FAX (937) 255-2696 or C.P. Mengos, (Alternate) Contracting Officer (937) 255-1944; FAX (937) 255-7772 WEB: PIXS Site, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil./pixs/pixslibr/c5mod1/c5mod1.asp. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, meyerjg@c17.wpafb.af.mil. C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (C-5 AMP): RFP F33657-98-R-0006, POC John G. Meyer, Contracting Officer (937) 255-7822 or alternate, C.P. Mengos (937) 255-1944; FAX (937) 255-2696. USAF Aeronautical Systems Center is requesting proposals 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 (GATM). Two (2) separate model contracts would be awarded to a single contractor who will have Total Integrated System Performance Responsibility (TISPR) for the entire effort. One model contract is for Engineering/Manufacturing Development (EMD) with options for production kits and installation. EMD is planned as a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) contractual arrangement. The planned contractual arrangement to acquire approximately 126 C-5 AMP systems for the Production Options and Installation Options is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) in thelater option out-years. The second model contract is for CLS/COMBS and will be awarded concurrently to the same contractor as the EMD/Production/Installation Contract. 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 CFE C-5 AMP maintenance support. This includes Ramp Up, COMBS, Interim Contractor Support (ICS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), Technical Data, and COMBS buyout. Mr. Steve 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 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, evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact Mr. John Meyer, (397) 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. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095. RFP F33657-98-R-0006 is available for interested sources. To receive the RFP, 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) 255-2096or C.P. Mengos (937) 255-1944, FAX (397) 255-7772. All respondents should indicate whether or not they are a small business or. The RFP is also on the PIXS and can be accessed as follows: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil./pixs/pixslibr/c5mod1/c5mod1.asp THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOR DOES THE GOVERNMENT INTEND TO DIRECTLY PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR RESPONSES SUBMITTED AS THE RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. PROPOSALS ARE DUE BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT 13 APR 98 WITH A CONTEMPLATED AWARD DATE OF 18 SEP 98. See Note 26. (0056)

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