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J -- T45 SOL F42630-98-R-BBBBV POC For copy, Stephen Harris/Likt/[801]777-4205, For additional information contact Stephen Harris/Likt/[801]777-4205 This is a sources sought synopsis to help identify potential contractors with the capability to accomplish the effort on this T45 recompetition. The Government intends to award a contract to support the T45 Undergraduate Navigational Trainer System (UNTS) located at Randolph AFB, TX. This T45 program will consist of Contractor Logistic Support (CLS); operation of a Trainer System Support Center (TSSC); and a requirement for potential future modifications to the system. The CLS portion will require the contractor to provide total logistic support to the system, including all personnel, equipment, and spares necessary to maintain the operational, maintenance and support of the UNTS and associated equipment. A 95% availability rate for all systems will have to be achieved. The contractor will provide console operators with the required knowledge and communication ability to perform all required tasks for each training mission. The contractor will maintain and update the Recompetition Support package (RSP)on a continuing basis. In addition to the CLS effort, the contractor will operate the TSSC. The TSSC is used to provide software/firmware maintenance, development, and modification; hardware development and modification; and to perform configuration management tasks for the UNTS. Adequate personnel will be required in the TSSC in order to complete the tasks assigned by the Software Working Group (SWG). Software and hardware engineers assigned to the TSSC will be required to perform basic and creative engineering work, and be experienced in Ada and C++ programming language. In addition to the CLS and TSSC requirements, the contractor will be required to implement modifications as they arise during the life of the contract. The contractor will assume full responsibility for providing source data, labor, materials and transportation, as required, to accomplish the design, development, prototype, and testing through Air Force acceptance. Skilled personnel qualified in the modification of complex major systems and subsystems will be required when modifications are identified. Contractor personnel will require a SECRET security clearance. The requirements of Dept of Labor wage determinations will be applicable to this contract. This will be a follow-on contract to the current T45 contract, F42630-94-D-0467, and it is anticipated to be awarded by 1 July 1999. The Government is interested in determining marked interest, and business capability for this acquisition. Interested businesses are requested to submit their capability statement within thirty (30) days of this notice. the government has prepared a minimum capability document, which is available upon request to assist contractors. Please indicate if your company is a large, small, or small disadvantaged business. Information contained in this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposals, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. the Government plans to meet with industry todiscuss the requirement and receive early industry input. the date, time, and place for this meeting as well as information about this requirement will be posted on the Website located at : http://farsite.hill.af.mil/rfpso/commod/T45/T45.htm All future updates, information, etc will also be posted on this website. Only this notice and the official synopses will be posted in the CBD. Potential offerors may express interest, make comments, and ask questions via electronic mail to the contracting officer, Steve Harris at harriss@hillwpos.hill.af.mil All questions must be identified by company source, contact person and phone number. The questions and answers will be provided on the Web page to all potential offerors. For additional information contract Steve Harris at (801) 777-9349. Posted 07/09/98. (0190)

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