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

A -- PROGRAMMABLE INTEGRATED ORDNANCE SUITE (PIOS) SOL MNK-99-003 DUE 121898 POC Mr. Don Cunard, US Program Manager, AFRL/MNMI, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 246, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-2141, extension 2215 WEB: http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/rfp/pios/pios.htm/, http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/rfp/pios/pios.htm/. E-MAIL: cunard@eglin.af.mil, cunard@eglin.af.mil. 17. The US Air Force Research Laboratory in concert with the UK Ministry of Defence are contemplating issuing a Procurement Research & Development Announcement (PRDA) for the Programmable Integrated Ordnance Suite Phase II (PIOS II) Technology Demonstration Program (TDP) in the fall of 1999. At this time we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to perform development and demonstration of an integrated counter air ordnance technology suite and critique of the draft PIOS II Statement of Objectives (SOO). The PIOS II TDP goals and objectives are described in the draft PIOS II SOO which, along with other program information, can also be found at the PIOS II Website http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/rfp/pios/pios.htm/ (currently under construction and available soon). The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 48 months. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Ms. Lorna Tedder, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their technical expertise, value, personnel, facilities and relevant past performance. Multinational teaming is expected with consideration given to contractor teams comprised of an equitable mix of US and UK businesses. Moreover, teams are encouraged to contribute proprietary data and/or capital to enhance program value. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 30 days from the date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Mr. Don Cunard, US Program Manager, AFRL/MNMI, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 246, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-2141, extension 2215, cunard@eglin.af.mil or Mr. Terry Adams, UK Program Manager, A Arm 33a, Birch 2B Abbeywood #110, Bristol, BS34 8JH, UK, +44 (0)117 913 2028, a-arm-33a@dawn.pe.mod.uk. For contractual information contact Ms. Lorna Tedder, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4296, extension 3399, tedder@eglin.af.mil. Respondents to this notice will be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of 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, disagreements, 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 Lt. Colonel Gary Libell at (850) 882-2872. 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. Direct all requests concerning this acquisition to contact Ms. Lorna Tedder, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4296, extension 3399, tedder@eglin.af.mil. Posted 11/18/98 (W-SN272497). (0322)

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