Phillips Laboratory, Directorate of Contracting, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773

A -- APPLICATIONS OF LIDAR FOR VEHICLES WITH ANALYSIS SOL F29601-98-R-0015 POC Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist, (505)846-2240 WEB: Phillips Research Site of Air Force Research Laboratory, http://prs.plk.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, martinet@plk.af.mil. Sources Sought Synopsis for "Applications of Lidar for Vehicles with Analysis" (ALVA), F29601-98-R-0015. POCs: Contracting issues: Ms. Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist, Det 8 AFRL/PKDB, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Bldg. 499, Room 126, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773, AC 505/846-2240, telefax AC 505/846-1546, Email address: martinet@plk.af.mil; Technical issues (only faxed or emailed questions will be addressed) Dr. John Gonglewski, AFRL/DEBS, telefax AC 505/846-2045, Email address gonglewj@plk.af.mil. Information concerning this procurement will soon be available on the Contracting bulletin board on the Phillips Research Site's Home Page located at www.prs.plk.af.mil. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, Kirtland AFB, NM is seeking sources for the "Applications of Lidar for Vehicles with Analysis" (ALVA) contract to provide design, fabrication, test, evaluation, deployment of Lidars, laser radars, laser metrology, and complementary passive sensor systems in airborne, spaceborne, or special test facilities. Also included is support to USAF assets and test sites for prototyping and understanding the role of non-weapons class lasers, laser radars, laser sensing, remote sensing and measurement systems, and general imaging systems. Such assets include the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS); USAF's Argus or Cobra Ball or similar aircraft; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB); and other DoD service facilities such as White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Also included are the appropriate program planning and mission analysis for such systems. Special interest will be shown to new ideas and technologies in laser components; to airborne platform approaches and capabilities to terrain imaging, target identification, remote sensing, and designation; to laser waveform and receiver approaches; to system volume and weight minimization; to transportability; to laser facilities use and logistics; to computer simulations, modeling and analysis of relevant USAF and DoD laser and laser radar missions. Work is expected to be conducted at various appropriate facilities including Kirtland AFB, the contractor's plant, and Wright-Patterson AFB. At least 20% of this effort will be in support of the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS), Barking Sands, and other USAF facilities in Hawaii. Work will provide technical analysis and engineering support for R&D activities in technology areas such as: 1)Device development, analysis, field demonstrations, and prototype deployment of CO2 and solid state lasers for airborne, spacecraft, and ground to space imaging applications; 2) Systems development and new concepts in lasers and Lidars for ranging, imaging, mapping, chemical detection, reconnaissance, surveillance, target designation, communications and ancillary military applications. This includes mission and technology analysis, laboratory experimentation and demonstration, and prototyping systems; and 3) Airborne, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and spaceborne lidar systems development, prototyping, and deployment for the missions described in technology area (2) above. The contract type contemplated is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). The contractual effort is contemplated as a 40 month period of performance and will be priced on a Level-of-Effort (LOE) basis and is estimated at 18-25 FTE per year usage. Anticipated contract value is $24.5M. Small businesses having the capability to perform this work are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) within 15 working days from publication to assist the Government in making a set-aside decision. Based upon responses to this announcement, the Government may elect to set aside this acquisition for small businesses, qualifying 8(a) businesses, or historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions. Interested concerns must be able to demonstrate their ability to manage a broad based support effort in the technology areas stated above and have, or be capable of obtaining, a SECRET Facility Clearance. The following criteria will be used in evaluating all responses to the synopsis: (1) Experience in the three technology areas described above in the past five years; (2) Availability of an adequate number of qualified personnel to support the effort; and; (3) Facilities: security clearances and storage facilities to support the work at the secret level. Include any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information. The statements of capability will be limited to 15 pages in addition to resumes and pertinent samples of documentation (i.e. design, characterization, field testing and lab facility reports), the latter not to exceed 10 pages. An original statement of capability and two (2) copies should be sent to Ms. Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist. The SIC code is 8711, size standard of $20 Million as defined in FAR 19.101. Interested parties may request a copy of the RFP in writing, telefax, or email to Ms. Teresa Martinez, Contract Specialist. All requests must include company name, mailing address, and company size. Foreign firms are advised they will NOT be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, USC, App. 40-1, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the Qualified Contractors Access List (QCAL) may receive such information. Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI, 49016-3412 (1-800-352-3572) as soon as possible An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear significant concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine questions are not considered to be of "significant concern" and should be communicated directly to the Contracting Officer, Barbara Steinbock, (505) 846-2246. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Contracting Officer or Program Manager, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Mr. Eugene DeWall, Deputy Director of Contracting, Det 8 AFRL/PK-D, (505) 846-4979, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773. CITE: (W-146 SN204178) Posted 07/17/98 (W-SN225225). (0198)

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