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16 -- COMMON LOW OBSERVABLE VERIFICATION SYSTEM (CLOVERS)-PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/PROCUREMENT SOL ASC/SMDK-98-01 POC T. Kristina Hansman, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-6145, ext 3647/Leonard G. Seeker, Contracting Officer, ext 3598 This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) before issuance of a solicitation. A sources sought synopsis was published in the CBD 13 May 98. It is anticipated that solicitation number F33657-98-R-0026 will be issued for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and an option for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) (4 units) of a Common Low Observable Verification System (CLOVerS). CLOVerS is expected to be a common, easily deployable, user-friendly Low Observable (LO) verification measurement system, to include diagnostic capability, suitable for the flight line environment at the Main Operating Base (MOB) and Forward Operating Location (FOL). CLOVerS' primary function is to assess Radar Cross Section (RCS) integrity to support and maintain stealth capabilities for various Air Force platforms. The resultant contract may be amended to incorporate usage on additional Air Force platforms and Navy and Army platforms if requirements are identified. CLOVerS will be a tool for the maintainer to use to accomplish this task, ideally in an unclassified environment. NOTE: CLOVerS is not just a radar system or similar type measuring device. The requirements for CLOVerS are contained in a Draft Operational Requirements Document (ORD) developed by the Air Combat Command (ACC). The main draft requirements information can be reviewed on Aeronautical Systems Center's Pre-Award Information Exchange System (PIXS) via the Internet at "http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/." Instructions for using the system can be found in the "User's Guide" on the PIXS Home Page. Recommend use of a 28.8 kilobyte baud rate modem, or higher. Direct any questions concerning electronic access to Johnny Harshburger or Mike Peck, (937) 255-2739. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about 27 October 1998 via posting on the PIXS. The anticipated award date is 1 March 1999. The anticipated period of performance is four years for EMD and two years for LRIP. For the purpose of this acquisition, the size standard is 1000 employees (SIC 3728 Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified). A full and open competition is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Foreign firms are precluded from participation in this acquisition as prime contractor. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) shall be considered for award. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (1-800-353-3572) for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, no later than with your proposal. Direct all information requests and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Kristina Hansman, (937)255-6145 ext. 3647/hansmakt@ntnotes2.ascsm.wpafb.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Leonard Seeker, (937) 255-6145 ext. 3598/ seekerlg@ntnotes2.ascsm.wpafb.af.mil. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the point of contact above. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095. See Note(s) 8 (as modified above) and 26. Posted 10/13/98 (W-SN261321). (0286)

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