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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 2,1998 PSA#2172

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

A -- POWERED LOW COST AUTONOMOUS ATTACK SYSTEM (P-LOCASS) SOL PRDA No. MNK-98-0004 DUE 100198 POC Contact Mr. John Hawk, Contracts Manager, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3414 WEB: P-LOCASS HOMEPAGE, http://eglinpk.af.mil/OPS/RFP.HTM. E-MAIL: Buyers email address, hawkj@eglin.af.mil. Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Assessment and Demonstrations Division (AFRL/MNA) is interested in receiving proposals for the Powered Low Cost Autonomous Attack System (P-LOCAAS) advanced technology demonstration (ATD) involving the system design, concept definition, tactically sized and performing seeker fabrication and captive flight test, and guided test vehicle fabrication and test. The Munitions Directorate will execute this program under the authority of Section 845 of the Department of Defense (DoD) 1994 National Defense Authorization Act, as amended by Section 804 of the DoD 1997 National Defense Authorization Act. Commonly known as "Section 845" or "other transactions for prototype projects," it provides for the acquisition of prototype projects and allows considerable flexibility in the acquisition process. Award of this solicitation will follow the general guidelines and methodology used for a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA). Proposals in response to this announcement must be received no later than 1 October 1998 and addressed to Air Force Research Laboratory/Munitions Directorate Contracting Division, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn.: Mr. John Hawk (AFRL/MNK). This is an unrestricted solicitation. Proposals submitted after the cut-off date specified herein shall be treated in accordance with FAR 52-215-10, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Proposals." Respondees should reference the above number (MNK PRDA-98-0004). Proposals handled by courier shall be delivered to Bldg 13, Rm. 337, Eglin AFB FL. Proposals submitted must be in accordance with this announcement. Since this is a PRDA, there will be no formal request for proposal or other solicitation regarding this announcement. Offerors should be alert for any PRDA amendments that may be published. The Government reserves the right to amend the due date to allow for subsequent proposal submission dates. If sufficient proposals are selected to satisfy the PRDA objectives as a result of the first submission, subsequent opportunities for proposal submission will not be available. Selection of the successful offeror(s) will be accomplished in accordance with PRDA procedures in AFMC FAR Sup Part 5335. Due to the size restrictions of CBD announcements, a supplemental information package is available as a part of this announcement. Supplemental information includes the PRDA requirements, model agreement, security classification guide, DD form 254, and related classified documents. The PRDA, model agreement for this program, Supplemental Information Annex (SI Annex), have been posted on the P-LOCAAS home page found at http://eglinpk.af.mil/OPS/RFP.HTM. Distribution of the Security Classification Guide (SCG), DD Form 254 and classified supplemental information noted in the SI Annex shall be limited to potential prime Contractors. The SI Annex addresses an overall program direction and philosophy and provides a clarification or additional information to specific areas of the PRDA. To receive the SCG, DD254, and classified information contained in the SI Annex, contact the program manager, Major Mark Hunter, at (850) 882-8876 extension 3369. Offerors are advised that the Air Force has entered into contracts with TEAS and TAMS Contractors for services to provide technical, engineering, evaluation, and acquisition management support for Eglin activities. Service tasks involve the application of a broad range of education, skills, knowledge, and experience in many disciplines in support of weapon system acquisition tasks. Tasks involve assistance in preparing technical orders, manuals, statements of work, system specifications, contract data requirements lists, system engineering management plans, test and evaluation master plans, integrated logistic support plans, etc.; review of development/product specifications, engineering drawings, computer program listings, technical reports, configuration audits, etc.; and advisory participation in program management, technical interchange,and group meetings. Tasks may entail appraising the technical performance of the Contractor through meetings, exchanging data, presentations, reviewing hardware and software, witnessing and evaluating tests, analyzing plans for future work, evaluating efforts relative to contract technical objectives, and providing an independent technical assessment for consideration of the Air Force program Manager for modifying a program or redirecting a Contractor's efforts to assure timely and economical accomplishment of program objectives. These individuals have signed Non-Disclosure statements and will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. By submission of your proposal, you agree that your proposal information may be disclosed to those selected individuals for the limited purpose stated above. Any information not intended for limited release to these individuals must be clearly marked and submitted segregated from other proposal material. It is the policy of AFRL/MN to treat all proposals as privileged information prior to award, and to disclose the contents only for the purposes of evaluation. The Offeror must indicate on the appropriate form any limitation to be placed on disclosure of information contained in the proposal. Offerors are encouraged to propose risk/cost sharing arrangements to accelerate this effort. The technical and cost information will be evaluated at the same time. The U.S. Air Force reserves the right to select for award one, several, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Offerors may contact the individuals or sections listed herein to obtain generally available clarification of technical/contractual issues and cost proposal format or pricing information. POINTS OF CONTACT: Contracting/Cost: Mr John Hawk, Contracts Manager, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3414, at AFRL/MNK, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. The fax number is (850) 882-9599. Technical Issues: Maj Mark Hunter, (850) 882-8876, ext. 3369, (FAX (850) 882-2201) at AFRL/MNAV, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Rm. 326, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. (3) Omsbudman: Lt Col Gary Libell, (850) 882-4294, ext 3420, at AFRL/MNK, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. The fax number is (850) 882-9599. Posted 08/31/98 (W-SN243759). (0243)

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