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A -- MISSILE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (MCT) SOL MNK 99-005 POC Jeff Duval, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3414 E-MAIL: Jeff Duval, Contract Specialist, duvalj@eglin.af.mil. Air Force Research Laboratory is contemplating issuing a Program Research & Development Announcement (PRDA) for the development of integrated reaction jet control technologies for advanced air superiority weapons in the late December 1998 timeframe. Information packages are requested from potential sources having the capability to perform design, development, integration, and ground test demonstrations of miniature reaction jet control devices. Recent Laboratory projects have indicated potential payoffs for missiles employing reaction control devices positioned near the blast tube of a tactical missile rocket motor, utilizing the motor's chamber pressure to generate control forces in each of pitch, roll and yaw axes through a series of independently actuated hot gas valves. Successful designs will emphasize miniature packaging, high frequency operation, high thrust levels and advanced materials capable of withstanding extreme temperature environments. The objective of this program is to demonstratetechnologies leading to increased missile maneuverability and multi-mission capability in order to increase platform sortie effectiveness and survivability. The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 30 months. Prospective sources should provide evidence of their experience in the form of the successful completion of similar contracts, technical reports, journal publications, and presentations at technical meetings and have a facility clearance of up to the SECRET level. Respondents should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Attention: Ms Jeff Duval, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Firms will be evaluated on their expertise, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. Responses may be hand-delivered to an Industry Day, hosted by AFRL/MNAV, to be held on 15 December 1998, building 1, room 201B beginning at 0800. Following a brief program overview, individual meetings will be held with potential primes to discuss any pertinent company proprietary issues. For further information concerning technical aspects of this announcement, contact Mr Jeff Jones, Program Manager, AFRL/MNAV, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 329, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-2220 extension 3331. For contractual information contact Ms Jeff Duval, Contract Specialist, AFRL/MNK, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, (850) 882-4294 extension 3414. 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 Col Gary Libell, at (850) 882-4294 extension 3420. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer, Ms. Lorna Tedder, at (850) 882-4294, extension 3399, and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Posted 12/01/98 (W-SN275843). (0335)

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