Munitions Contracting Division (AFRL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810

A -- LADAR SENSOR HARDWARE UPGRADE SOL MNK-0016 POC Contact Jean M. Pulley, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3402 The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) intends to award a contract for the upgrade of a partially completed, government owned, LASH II laser radar (LADAR) sensor to that of a fully functional STAR LADAR sensor. The Air Force wishes to maximize the use of its parts on-hand to reduce risk and to expedite the procurement of this LADAR sensor. Both of these sensor types are flight-worthy diode pumped solid state LADARs. The completed STAR LADAR is required to provide LADAR data and support for the LOCAAS (Low Cost Autonomous Attack System) and OPEL (Optical Processor Enhanced LADAR) programs. Respondent must have knowledge of all operating modes and technical characteristics of the subject sensors. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn.: Jean Pulley. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must bereceived no later than 5 May 1998. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. After statements of compatibility have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources that, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. Direct requests for informationconcerning technical aspects to Capt. Cyril Wolff, AFRL/MNGI, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4636 ext. 2359; for contractual information, contact Jean M. Pulley, AFRL/MNK, Eglin AFB 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3402. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. All potential offerors should establish channels to voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. 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 selection decision. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Potential offerors are invited to contact AFRL/MN's Ombudsman, LtCol Gary L. Libell, AFRL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Blvd., Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810 at (850) 882-2872 with serious concerns only. (0111)

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