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66 -- DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM SOL F08651-98-Q-1066 DUE 040898 POC Paula Faye Cosson, (850) 882-5169, Contract specialist; Kim D. Williams, Contracting Officer The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) is contemplating awarding a Sole Source procurement to Datatape Inc, 3322 S Memorial Pkwy, Suite 49, Huntsville, Alabama, for a Datatape Analysis System (MARS II). This equipment is required to support Fighter Enhancement Program (FEP) and Multi Staged Improvement Program (MSIP) flight operations testing. Ground station data analysis system provides the analysis tools to decommutate the data recorded on the MARS II aircraft data recorder. The system has the ability to reproduce the data to its original format. The system can log up to 8 channels of data simultaneously and output the data in user defined file formats. The data can be imported and exported to a number of different formats. The MARS II DAS tools include: System Configuration and Control, Quick Look Display, Continuous Data Logging, Ability to support up 8 channels of PCM or MIL-STD-1553A/B data, Data Conversion, and Ability to export to other analysis packages. Required delivery is to be within 30 days after contract award. Firms responding to this synopsis will be evaluated on their ability to remain compatible with the existing MARS II equipment onboard F-15 aircraft. Technical questions may be directed to Conrad Van Buren, at (850) 882-3935 ext 228. Contracting questions may be directed to Paula Faye Cosson at (850) 882-5169. Replies to this synopsis should be provided to AFDTC/PKOS, 205 West D Ave, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (No contract award will be made on the basis of bids/proposals received in response to this synopsis.) Firms responding to this synopsis should reference F08651-98-Q-1066 and indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2 and whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor. The Air Force reserves the right to consider small business set-aside based on responses hereto. Requests for copies of this solicitation must be in writing; or fax (850) 882-9442. Telephone requests will not be honored. *****Note 22 (0083)

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