45CONS, 1201 Minuteman St, MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

R -- MOBILE TESTING FACILITY POC Amy Turney, Contract Specialist (407) 494-6302 or John Moore, Contracting Officer (407) 494-0530 The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) is seeking potential sources for the design, construction, implementation, and delivery of a Mobile Testing Facility (MTF). The MTF will consist of a fifth-wheel containing the analytical and support equipment necessary to perform the following functions: (1) serve as an operational center for demonstration field tests (communications and data management); (2) collect outside airborne microorganisms from inside the MTF, and (3) process, identify, and characterize microorganisms via live culture and genetic analysis (PRC/DNA probes). The MTF will serve as a command control point for all aspects of managing field demonstration tests, including, but not limited to, communications, test data management, meteorological data collection, sample collection, and laboratory analysis. A five-page white paper is requested with as much detail as possible to aid in the evaluation of your response. No specific format is required. In addition, submit drawings/schematics and equipment listings, which briefly discuss the contents of the proposal intended. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. The following evaluation criteria will be applied: (1) relevancy to the program objectives with particular emphasis on well-defined, documented user requirements for the MTF provided by each concept; (2) the company's broad capabilities, facilities, personnel and related experience; (3) unique or novel approaches, (4) technical capabilities and techniques relevant to achieving the program objectives; (5) the company's record of past performance, and (6) realism/reasonableness of any proposed costs. Either a team approach or independent effort focusing on the above-listed aspects of an integrated mobile laboratory system is acceptable. Firms responding must indicate whether they are a small, small disadvantaged, or woman-owned business; an 8(a) firm; or a Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI). The general definition to determine whether or not your firm is small is as follows: "A small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation in which it is bidding on government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR Part 121". The SIC code and size standard for this acquisition are 8711/$2.5M. "Concerns" means any entity, organized for profit with a place of business located in the United States, its possessions, Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business or other set-aside based upon the responses received. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Due to the nature of this potential effort, no foreign country sources will be considered. This is not a Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any costs incurred as a result of response to this announcement shall be borne by the firm and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. No written or telephone requests for a solicitation package will be accepted or responded to. Submit responses no later than 17 Apr 98. (0083)

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