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

A -- OPTICAL PROCESSOR AND LADAR ENHANCED AGM-130 SEEKER SYSTEM (OPLEASS) SOL MNK-0010 POC Contracting Officer Jean Pulley, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3402; Contract Specialist Stacey Darhower, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3411 E-MAIL: Jean Pulley, Contracting Officer; Stacey Darhower,, pulleyj@eglin.af.mil">pulleyj@eglin.af.mil;darhow@eglin.af.mil. The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) intends to award a contract for the development of an optical correlator system. The optical correlator is to be small, on the order of 25 in3 in volume or less, and rugged enough to withstand the vibrational environment of a guided munition. The correlator is to be based on modulator technology that allows multiple states in the input image and in the spatial filter. Design and fabrication of electronics that facilitate the acceptance of input images and that process the correlation result is to be part of this effort. It is intended that this optical correlator system is to be designed for use in the AGM-130, or Powered Standoff Weapon. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK, Bldg 13, 101 W. Eglin Blvd., Suite 337,Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn.: Stacey Darhower. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Responsesto this synopsis must be received no later than 12 January 1999. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, 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 (SIC Code 8731; Size standard is 500). The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. Direct requests for information concerning technical aspects to Dr. Dennis H. Goldstein, AFRL/MNGI, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4636, ext. 2399, e-mail at Goldstei@eglin.af.mil; for contractual information, contact either Jean M. Pulley, AFRL/MNK, Eglin AFB 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3402, e-mail at Pulleyj@eglin.af.mil or Stacey A. Darhower, AFRL/MNK, Eglin AFB 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3411, e-mail at darhow@eglin.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. All potential offerors should use established channels to voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. 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 selection decision. 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. Potential offerors are invited to contact AFRL Munitions Directorate's Ombudsman, LtCol Gary Libell at (850) 882-2872 with serious concerns only. See numbered Note 26. Posted 12/22/98 (W-SN282681). (0356)

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