Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6050 Gum Lane/Bldg 1215, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825

14 -- AGM 65 LAU 117A/A LAUNCHERS SOL F42630-98-R-BBBBN POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Jeanette Bird/Likm/[801]777-5784 This is a sources sought synopsis to determine potential contractors in addition to VARO llC, who have the knowledge, skills, facilities, and equipment required to successfully produce an estimated quantity of 600 each AGM 65 LAU 117A/A launchers, P/N 3384400-120, NSN 1440-01-282-5342JB. Therefore, the government is in the process of preparing a Justification and Authority (J&A) to proceed with a sole source acquisition to Varo LLC, Garland TX. Contractor's must have inplant capabilities in order to perform the launcher functional and acceptance tests at the launcher level, launcher mechanical inspections, circuit card testing and component testing for the igniter relay and missile restraint device (mrd). A successful test will require the necessary test equipment to perform all testing as listed above. Potential offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Potential offerors should submit their interest within 10 days after publication of this notice to OO-ALC/LIKM, Bldg 1215, 6050 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5825, attn: Jeanette Bird. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of degtermining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that firms interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the contracting officer. No telephone or fax requests only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. (0064)

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