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15 -- PREDATOR SYSTEMS, ATTRITION AIR VEH SOL F33657-98-G -- 3107 DUE 100198 POC For copy,, For additional information contact S. Meyer/Rakbs/ [937]255-2761 This announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for supplies and services to be acquired from General Atomics -- Aeronautical System Incorporated (GA-ASI), San Diego, CA consisting of the production, sustainment and upgrades of the Predator systems through multiple contracting actions and various contract types. Specifically, acquisition of approximately four Predator systems (one (1) system is comprised of a ground control station and four (4) air vehicles) and approximately 32 attrition air vehicles will occur over a four-year period. The management of the Predator program including all current contracts is being transferred from the US Navy, Patuxent River, MD, to ASC/RAB, Wright-Patterson AFB. OH. Production of the systems and the necessary attrition vehicles is planned on a fixed-price-incentive (firm-target) basis. Spare and repair parts, support equipment, retrofit of existing systems, training, engineering support, program management and administrative/technical data will beprocured utilizing various contract types. Throughout production it is anticipated the program office will include all subsystem vendors as subcontractors to GA-ASI who has assumed Total System Performance Responsibility on the Predator system. The Air Force anticipates options for varying quantities of Predator systems, subsystems, components, and ground support equipment. Sustainment requirements of the Predator system, subsystems, components, and ground support equipment include, but are not limited to, preplanned product improvements, logistics support, engineering, technical, field support, and training, along with efforts to design, develop, test, fabricate, integrate, and install engineering changes to operate, upgrade, and maintain the Predator system. Labor and materials necessary to inspect, test, repair, modify, restore, calibrate and/or return to ready-for-issue condition Predator systems, subsystems, components, and ground support equipment are contemplated for future procurements. It is anticipated the sustainment of the Predator system will be procured through both fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. The estimated value of these procurements from Government Fiscal Year 1998 through 2002 is $257,000,000. These contracts will be awarded pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 {(10 U.S.C.)2304(c)(1)}, only one responsible source and no other source can satisfy agency requirements. Small Businesses are hereby notified of potential subcontracting opportunities for this acquisition. The Point of Contact is: General Atomics -- Aeronautical Systems Inc.,Attn: Small Business Liaison Officer (619) 455-4382. The technical point of contact for the Predator system is Major Jeff Murray, ASC/RAB (937)255-3681. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreement, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. 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 source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433, (937)255-9095. 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. All respondents are reminded the government must receive all responses within 30 days of publication of this notice. Direct any routine communications concerning this acquisition to Mr. Bob Bochenek, Contract Negotiator, or Ms. Donna Kessinger, Contract Negotiator, ASC/RAKBS, 2640 Loop Road West, Room 213, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7106, (937)255-5774, FAX (937)656-7096. The approximate issue/response date will be 01 Sep 98. To: General Atomics Aeronautical, San Diego Ca 92127 1713. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. This is a Sole Source procurement, synopsis published for informational purposes only. Fax number is (513) 257-6390. Posted 08/12/98 (I-SN236160). (0224)

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