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

A -- PROGRAMMABLE INTEGRATED ORDNANCE SUITE PHASE II (PIOS II) SOL MNK-99-017 POC Ms. Jeffrey Duval, Contract Specialist, at (850) 882-4294, ext. 3207, fax (850) 882-9599 WEB: PIOS II, http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/rfp/pios/pios.htm/. E-MAIL: Ms. Jeff Duval, Contract Mr. Don Cunard, AFRL/MNMI, duvalj@eglin.af.mil">duvalj@eglin.af.mil;cunard@eglin.af.mil. This is an update to the original Request for Information MNK-99-003, published in the CBD on 20 November 1998. It has been revised to add information regarding the contemplated Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA). Contractors responding to the original RFI are not required to respond again. The US Air Force Research Laboratory in concert with the UK Ministry of Defence are contemplating issuing a PRDA for the Programmable Integrated Ordnance Suite Phase II (PIOS II) Technology Demonstration Program (TDP) in the spring of 1999. At this time we are requesting information packages from potential sources on their capability to perform development and demonstration of an integrated counter air ordnance technology suite, and critique of the draft PIOS II Statement of Objectives (SOO). The PIOS II TDP goals and objectives are described in the draft PIOS II SOO which, along with other program information, can be found at the PIOS II Website http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/rfp/pios/pios.htm/. The period of performance for this effort is anticipated to be approximately 48 months. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background 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 technical expertise, value, personnel, facilities and relevant past performance. Multinational teaming is expected with consideration given to contractor teams comprised of an equitable mix of US and UK businesses. Moreover, teams are encouraged to contribute proprietary data and/or capital to enhance program value. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from the date of publication. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Mr. Don Cunard, US Program Manager, AFRL/MNMI, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 246, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-2141, extension 2215, cunard@eglin.af.mil, or Mr. Terry Adams, UK Program Manager, A Arm 33a, Birch 2B Abbeywood #110, Bristol, BS34 8JH, UK, +44 (0) 117 913 2028, a-arm-33a@dawn.pe.mod.uk. For contractual information contact Ms. Jeff Duval, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294, extension 3207, duvalj@eglin.af.mil. Respondents to this notice will be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. 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 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR RESPONSE TO PRDA: Respondents to the PRDA will be required to present their technical proposals orally, either in person at Eglin AFB, Florida, or via telephone. Further, they will be required to notify the contracting office listed below within ten days of the PRDA publication as to their intent to respond, and to schedule a date for the oral presentation. Briefing charts shall be submitted to the Government two days prior to the scheduled date for oral presentations. If cost and price certification is subsequently deemed necessary by the Government, contractors will be required to certify their cost proposal within ten days of receipt of request. Every briefing and cost proposal shall have at least one copy submitted on disk or via e-mail with a hard copy of the signature page, Statement of Work, and certifications sent via regular mail. Proposals submitted on disk or sent via e-mail are to be submitted on Microsoft Office 97 format. Note: The preferred format for all proposals is via electronic means, whether on disc or via e-mail. The Government intends to work proposals and awards through electronic means. To do business with the Air Force Research Laboratory/Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN), you must have the Air Force standard packages (Microsoft Office 97 and JETFORM/Formflow Filler Version 2.15). An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine or administrative questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer or Program Manager. 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. Potential offerors are invited to contact AFRL/MN's Ombudsman, LtCol Gary L. Libell, (850) 882-2872 ext 3420, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests concerning this acquisition to Ms. Jeff Duval, Building 13, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4294, extension 3207, duvalj@eglin.af.mil, or Mr. Don Cunard, AFRL/MNMI, 101 Eglin Boulevard, Suite 246, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-2141, extension 2215, cunard@eglin.af.mil. Posted 02/05/99 (W-SN295418). (0036)

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