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

A -- TANTALUM WARHEAD TECHNOLOGY (TWT) (PART 2 OF 2) SOL PRDA No. MNK-99-0007 DUE 041999 POC Ms. Renee Ramirez, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext. 3409 CONTINUATION OF PRDA -- Tantalum Warhead Technology -- (PART 2 OF 2) E -- PROPOSAL EVALUATION: The selection of a source for contract award shall be based on scientific and engineering evaluation of the proposals in response to this PRDA. Proposals will be evaluated as received using the factors given below. No further evaluation criteria will be used in selecting the proposals. The factors, listed in descending order of importance, are: The overall technical merits of the proposal. The offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives. The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, and other key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives. The offeror's record of past and present performance. Reasonableness and realism of proposed cost: An evaluation is made of all proposed costs to ensure the offeror has a proper understanding of the effort. It is the policy of AFRL/MN to treat all proposals as privileged information prior to award, and to disclose the contents only for the purposes of evaluation. The offeror must indicate on the appropriate form any limitation to be placed on disclosure of information contained in the proposal. Offerors are encouraged to propose risk/cost-sharing arrangements to accelerate this effort. The technical and cost information will be evaluated at the same time. The U.S. Air Force reserves the right to select for award one or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Offerors may contact the individuals or sections listed herein to obtain generally available clarification of technical/contractual issues and cost proposal format or pricing information. F -- POINTS OF CONTACT: Contracting/Cost: Ms. Renee Ramirez, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4294, ext 3409, or Ms. Lorna Tedder, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4294, ext 3399 at AFRL/MNK, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. The telefax number is (850) 882-9599. Technical Issues: Dr. Joel House, (850) 882-9643, ext 233 or Mr. Paul Briere, (850) 882-2141, ext 2227, (FAX to Dr. House (850) 883-1381) (FAX to Mr. Briere (850) 882-9790) at AFRL/MNMW, 101 W Eglin Blvd, Ste 135, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. 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. Posted 03/11/99 (W-SN307282). (0070)

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