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13 -- PRODUCTION OF MJU-50/B AND MJU-51/B ADVANCED INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE FLARES SOL n/a POC Contract Negotiator, Juanita Jordan, (937) 255-6004, x 3728/Contracting Officer, Jackie Owens (937) 255-6004, x 3654 The Electronic Combat Development Systems Manager (ASC/SMN) is seeking sources to produce MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Countermeasure Flares. The Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase of the MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B flares, contracted with Tracor Aerospace, Inc., Austin, TX, and subcontracted with Alloy Surfaces Corporation, Philadelphia, PA, is nearly complete. Initial procurement will be approximately 20,000 MJU-50/B flares and 25,000 MJU-51/B flares the first year, with a one-year option up to 40,000 MJU-50/B flares and 50,000 MJU-51/B flares. It is anticipated that a production contract will be awarded in mid CY99 with the first deliveries in late CY99 to meet contingency operations. The MJU-50 is a 1"x 1"x 8.1" pyrophoric flare containing Alloy Surfaces' Special Materials. The MJU-51 is a 1"x 2"x 8.1" pyrophoric flare containing Alloy Surfaces' Special Materials. Both of these items must be compatible with the ALE-40, ALE-45 and ALE-47 dispenser systems. Draft reprocurement data is available at this time for both the MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B flares. It is impracticable to distribute the draft reprocurement package with this announcement. These contract documents may be examined, upon appointment, at ASC/SMNW, Bldg. 28, 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017. However, this draft reprocurement data package may only be examined by those businesses certified by the Department of Defense and having a valid need to know (since this package will contain information that has a military application). Businesses must present a certified copy of DD Form 2345. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call the Defense Logistics Services Center at 1-800-352-3572. Interested companies must submit the following information for evaluation to the Government in response to this Commerce Business Daily announcement. (1) Information on the capability to produce complete MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B infrared countermeasure flares, and the ability to perform flare acceptance testing in accordance with the MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B Prime Item Product Fabrication Specifications. (2) Information validating the capability to produce or obtain the type of special materials required for the MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B flares. (3) Information on the ability to meet the schedule and quantities outlined above. (4) A description of special facilities required to produce, store, and dispose of hazardous and explosive materials. This description should also include the capability of facilities and personnel to store and handle classified documentation up to the Secret level. (5) Experience with previous or current manufacturing of infrared countermeasure flares either as a prime or subcontractor. (6) Qualifications and experience of managers, scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel who may be assigned to this activity. (7) Any other specific andpertinent information that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. All respondents shall indicate whether they are a large, small, or small disadvantaged business in relation to SIC Code 3728, size standard 1000 employees. The Government reserves the right to set this action aside for small business. Foreign companies are not eligible as prime contractors for this development. Foreign-owned U.S. companies are not foreign companies. Release of classified technical data to foreign-owned U.S. companies is dependent upon the type of facility security clearance under which the company is operating. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall 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. To address concerns only, interested parties are invited to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SY, Bldg. 752, 1790 Tenth St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7630, at (937) 255-9095, at e-mail, stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. Routine communications concerning this solicitation should be directed to the point of contact listed below. Interested companies are requested to submit a written response within 45 calendar days after publication of this notice to ASC/SMNW, Bldg. 28, Attn: Ms Jackie Owens, 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7017, at (937) 255-6004, ext. 3654. Posted 01/16/99 (W-SN288650). (0016)

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