WR-ALC/PKXOA, 235 BYRON ST, ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE GA 31098-1611

H -- DEPOT LEVEL INTERIM SUPPORT SOL F09603-99-R-41425 DUE 032999 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Patsy Johnson/Lkkb/[912]926-0082 WEB: WR-ALC Directorate of Contracting Acquisition, http://pkec.robins.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, pbjohnso@pk.robins.af.mil. Purpose: To obtain Depot Level Interim Contractor Support for the Prime Mission Equipment (PME) subsystems applicable to the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft. The contract will include a Basic one-year period and one six-month option. This interim contract is required to ensure repair support coverage until implementation of the total system support responsibility (TSSR) strategy outlined in the WR-ALC letter regarding Joint STARS Integrated Support, dated 17 December 1998. The Interim Contractor Support includes, but is not limited to, organizational and depot level support of the PME. This support includes organizational technical support; depot level repair; program management service; storage and management of contractor acquired property; and Field Service Representative (FSR) support at the main operating base and deployed locations. The intent is to award this contract to Grumman Aerospace Corp, Melbourne FL 32902-9650, pursuant to authority in 10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1). Justification: Supplies and/or services required are available from only one responsible source that will satisfy agency requirements. The approximate issue date will be 1 Mar 1999. The anticipated award date will be 29 Oct 1999. Please respond through written procedure via electronic means. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. This acquisition does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. 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 DD Form 2345. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Solicitation can be found at: http://pkec.robins.af.mil The approximate issue/response date will be 19 FEB 1999. To: Northrop Grumman Corp, Melbourne Fl 32904 2322. 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. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satified by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the the program director or contracting officer, but communicate serious 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 in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concern. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. 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 DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). See Note (s) 22,26. Posted 02/04/99 (I-SN295138). (0035)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0043 19990208\H-0001.SOL)