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

A -- IMAGE STABILIZATION TESTBED (ISTAT) SOL PRDA No. MNK-99-0018 DUE 022499 POC Ms. Renee Ramirez, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3409 E-MAIL: Renee Ramirez, Contract Specialist; Tony Thompson,, ramirezm@eglin.af.mil">ramirezm@eglin.af.mil;thompsra@eglin.af.mil. Research and development information is sought from potential sources for the development of an Image STAbilization Testbed (ISTAT) to be integrated with a conventional hydraulic flight motion simulator for high bandwidth capability. Current state-of-the-art motion simulator capabilities do not allow for airframe vibration as well as rigid body motion from control surfaces or the flight environment. The purpose of ISTAT is to provide the Kinetic Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator (KHILS) facility located in the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin AFB, FL with the ability to simulate these dynamic boundary conditions. The ISTAT will be driven by the output of deterministic closed-loop simulations and therefore must replicate the time history of the commanded signal. This two-phased program is a 12-month effort intended to produce a functional prototype of the ISTAT. Phase I (3 months) will produce a detailed design of the ISTAT with engineering drawings sufficient for manufacture of a prototype device and detailed definition of control system design. Phase I will conclude with government approval of the detailed design. Phase II (9 months) will include manufacture, test, and delivery of the functional prototype to the government including the motion simulator, a mounting support structure, the control system, and a power supply. This second and final phase will be completed upon delivery and demonstration of the functional prototype at the KHILS facility at Eglin AFB, FL. Firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to AFRL/MNK STE 337, 101 W. Eglin Blvd., Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, and Attn: Ms. Renee Ramirez. Response to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. 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 as defined by SIC Code 8731, 500 people. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. It is anticipated that a Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) in accordance with AFMCFARS 5335.90 will be issued for this requirement. Each proposal submitted should consist of two volumes. Volume 1 should provide the technical proposal and Volume 2 should address the price/cost portions of the proposal. Volume 1 should be limited to a total of 50 pages, including resumes, charts, figures, tables, etc. Pages in excess of the specified 50 pages will be removed and returned to the offeror before evaluation starts. A page is defined to be one side of a 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper with information on it. Minimum print size is 10 point type, or 12 pitch. Every proposal shall have at least one copy submitted on disk or via e-mailwith a hard copy of the signature page 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 concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate 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 or in the source selection process. Potential offerors are invited to call LtCol Gary Libell at (850) 882-2872 with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Ms. Renee Ramirez, AFRL/MNK at (850) 882-4294, Ext 3409 or ramirezm@eglin.af.mil. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Tony Thompson, AFRL/MNGG, at (850) 882-4446, Ext 2273 or thompsra@eglin.af.mil . See numbered Note 26. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296344). (0040)

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