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

R -- FALSE ALARM PROBLEM RESOLUTION SOL F09603-99-R-52763 DUE 061899 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Wilma J. Felton/Lnkb/[912]926-5984 WEB: WR-ALC Directorate of Contracting Acquisition, http://pkec.robins.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, wfelton@pk.robins.af.mil. GTRI shall provide an independent expert assessment of the plans, and accomplishments of Northrop Grumman with respect to the ALQ-153 as they relate to fulfilling the objective of the United States Air Force (USAF) which is to have an effective, reliable, suitable, sustainable missile and hostile aircraft warning function on the B-52 aircraft. The assessment shall be based on sufficient depth and breadth of analysis, experiments, tests, and simulation to provide the USAF meaningful, sound, and timely advice and information regarding the likely performance of the ALQ-153 after modifications identified and designed by Northrop Grumman are implemented. GTRI shall closely follow and take such actions and technical accomplishments in so far as they will effect the operational performance of the ALQ-153. GTRI shall take the required actions to posture themselves to recommend courses of action the the timing, strength, and detail to Northrop Grumman and the USAF so that at the end of the current phase of Northrop Grumman's efforts the technical achievements will be sufficiently convincing and substantiable that they (GTRI) would recommend to the USAF that the USAF proceed with a modification program. GTRI shall define, record and convey to the USAF the information (nature, form and value) which must exist if they are to recommend that the USAF proceed with modifications to the ALQ- 153 fleet. GTRI shall compare and contrast 1) the availability of information and Northrop Grumman's plans to have information produced, and 2) the information required, and from that conparison report on the adequancy or deficiency of information that is likely to exist when it is needed. If there is a deficiency, then GTRI shall recommend ways of correcting the deficiency. GTRI shall periodiclly report their technical accomplishments and plans, and their programmatic history and projections to the technical and program management personnel at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. GTRI shall report their technical findings and recommendations as events dictate. FAX NO: 912-926-7214 CLASSIFIED The approximate issue/response date will be 19 MAY 1999. To: Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp, Atlanta Ga 30332 0420. 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Security clearance will be required of all bidders offerors. 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 satisfied 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 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 acopy 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 04/29/99 (I-SN325651). (0119)

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