AETC CONS/LGCU 2021 1st Steet West, Bldg 853, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4302

U -- TYPE I TRAINING, E-3 RADAR SYSTEM, RSIP GROUND/AIRBORNE ORGINIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE SOL F41689-98-R-0001 DUE 123198 POC Jerry Strubbe (210) 652-2122 e-mail jerry.strubbe@randolph.af.mil WEB: AETC Large Dollar Business Opportunities, www-contracting.aetc.af.mil. E-MAIL: Jerry Strubbe, PCO AETC CONS/LGCU, jerry.strubbe@randolph.af.mil. Proposed sole source acquisition for technical nonpersonal services for Type I training. Training includes an overview of the Radar System Improvement Program (RSIP), impact on the E-3 radar system, review of E-3 radar theory, RISP hardware modifications, install procedures, system operations, built in test/fault isolation test (BIT/FIT) data interpretation, line replacement unit (LRU), remove/replace, and beyond BIT/FIT trouble shooting techniques for selected personnel. Courses are to be conducted at the contractor's facilities. The estimated period of performance is 16 Mar through 24 Sep 98 for two classes with possible two (2) additional optional classes. Class size can vary from four (4) to eight (8) students. The duration of the class is 184 hours per class (23 academic days). It is the Government's intent to make award to Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, MD. Proprietary Rights to the system software and non-availability of the equipment is the justification for sole source. In addition the AETC Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to identify any qualified women-owned businesses, Section 8(a) businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and HCBU/MI with experience and capability in providing aforementioned services. Responses must be received not later that 3:00 p.m. CST, 31 Dec 98. No telephone inquiries Posted 12/08/98 (W-SN278418). (0342)

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