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15 -- F-22 LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT, LOT 2 SOL F33657-99-R-0036 DUE 071599 POC Michele J. Sawyer, (937) 255-1695 ext 2257/Contracting Officer, Patricia E. Blakely, (937) 255-1695 ext 2243 The F-22 System Program office, ASC/YFK, is issuing a request for proposal for F-22 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) aircraft and associated equipment and program support for Lot 2. An advance buy contract is scheduled to begin 31 Dec 99, with the full requirement award scheduled for 31 Dec 00. The required ten (10) aircraft are part of the LRIP phase of F-22 development with delivery dates beginning in February 03 and continuing, with one aircraft delivery per month, through November 03. The F-22 aircraft blends low observability with advanced avionics, a highly manuverable lightweight airframe, and the ability to supercruise. The F-22 is designed to detect, engage, and destroy an opposing force before detection. Further, the F-22 possesses air-to-air as well as air-to-ground capability. Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems (LMAS) division, Marietta, GA, is currently the prime contractor for the engineering and manufacturing development of the F-22 aircraft as well as the production of two (2) Production Representative Test Vehicles (PRTVs) and six (6) Lot 1 aircraft. The LRIP Lot 2 effort is a cost effective and consistent extension of the extensive definition and planning work performed by LMAS under previous and current F-22 contracts. No other weapon system sources have performed the extensive risk reduction tasks and air vehicle and avionics testing to be able to provide the required capability in a timely manner. Therefore, the LRIP Lot 2 effort will be procured as a sole-source action in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii). Additionally, Numbered Notes 22 and 26 apply. Please contact Patti Blakely, Contracting Officer, ASC/YFK, (937) 255-1695, extension 2243, or Micki Sawyer, Contract Negotiator, ASC/YFK, (937) 255-1695, extension 2257, if there are any questions with regard to this acquisition. 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. Interested parties are invited to call ASC's Ombudsman, Stephen J. Plaisted, at (937) 255-5535 or (937) 255-9095 or email stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320497). (0105)

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