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J -- USAF/NAVY GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION SYS SOL F42610-99-R-0101 DUE 010899 POC For copy, Keith Gibby/Pkmt/[801]777-9147, For additional information contact Keith Gibby/Pkmt/[801]777-9147 The Air Force intends to issue a sole source solicitation, to Boeing North American, Inc., 801 Irving-Wick Dr. West, Heath, OH 43056-6117, for the repair of USAF & Navy guidance and navigation systems previously privatized under contract F42630-95-D-0686 on 15 Dec 95, to Boeing North American, Inc. The contract term will be five years with two five-year options. Workloads include a multitude of inertial navigation systems used in the USAF and FMS aircraft inventory, the Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM) Inertial Navigation Unit (INU)/sensor the Navy Dual Miniature Inertial Navigation System (DMINS), the Minuteman III and Peacekeeper intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) guidance systems, and other electronic equipment for Inter-service requirements, associated shipping containers, and depot support equipment. The Standard Industrial Classification code for this effort is 3728. Interested subcontractors are encouraged to contact Boeing at the above address. Following are examples of weapon systems supported under the contract: A-7, A-10, B-1B, B-2, B-52, C-5, C-17, C-130, C-141, E-3, F-4, F-5, F-15, F-16, F-117, KC-135, MH-53, MH/N-60, T-43, ACM, Peacekeeper, MMIII, and Ships DMINS. Estimated annual repair quantities of navigation/ guidance systems follow: Aircraft 5,137, ICBM 425, Navy 60 and ACM TBD. A complete listing of the projected workload and anticipated repair rates will be included in any resultant RFP. One contract for the performance of all repair functions will be issued. All repair workloads must be covered by the contract. The contractor must possess or make available the following resources or expertise: (1) Previous design/repair/production experience with ICBM guidance system, aircraft inertial navigation systems, and ACM guidance and navigation systems. (2) Ability to analyze and use specifications and equipment developed by several vendors. (3) Ability to adequately staff to perform the requirements. Transition and relocation costs, if applicable, will be evaluated. All repairs must be accomplished with equipment available at the current facility and/or provided by the prospective interested party. At contract award, the government will release "as is" the existing data package and available government furnished property (GFP) associated with repair. The data will not be certified as sufficient to guarantee performance. Detailed process instructions are not available for the entire repair process. All workloads are contractor furnished materials, at the interested parties risk, with specific government furnished materials (GFM) exceptions which will be identified in any resultant RFP. The contractor for this workload shall: (1) Receive, repair, test, modify, package, and ship repaired end items. (2) Maintain and calibrate all support equipment. (3) Provide parts, materials and consumables to perform the required repairs. (4) Provide all software support. (5) Provide all engineering support. (6) Form associate contracting agreements with the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) for access to required data, some of which may be proprietary. (7) Provide technical expertise instead of receiving detailed process instructions. (8) Maintain repair production at specified level to ensure uninterrupted supply to the government. (9) Obtain and store parts that meet all performance, reliability, nuclear survivability hardness and other configuration control requirements for weapon systems and support equipment. (10) Have the capability to manufacture, procure, and/or reverse engineer obsolete parts, low usage items, and other parts specified by the government. (11) Store equipment in a secure area so as to provide protection against damage, pilferage, or loss of equipment. Some classified storage is required. (12) Perform software maintenance, provide data base administration and maintain interfaces of data systems, to include existing government systems such as G009, and REMIS. (13) Maintain operational certification of guidance systems following Director of Nuclear Surety approved procedures and directives (ICBM only). (14) Perform closed loop failure analysis, and take corrective action to gather and analyze reliability, maintainability, availability and system performance data (ICBM only) (15) Have a personal reliability program (ICBM only). A facility security clearance will be required. Personnel security clearance requirements range from Unclassified to Top Secret. Foreign source participation of the ICBM guidance unit or subassemblies and the ACM systems is not authorized. Teamwork Trust Partnering procedures will be applicable to this solicitation and will start 7 Jan 99. Any statement of interest must be received by 8 Dec 99 in order to participate. Additional information is available at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil/rfpso/icbm/guidenav/guidenav.htm The approximate issue/response date will be 08 DEC 1998. 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. 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 Brent W. Kendall if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil Posted 11/23/98 (I-SN274120). (0327)

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