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15 -- T38C PROPULSION MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (PMP) -- STRUCTURAL MODERNIZATION TO INCLUDE INLET AND BULKHEAD SOL T-38CPMP DUE 060799 POC Lt. Joshua E. Bohnart, Buyer; Saundra E. Wieser, PCO WEB: 15-T-38C Propulsion Modernization Program (PMP) -- Structural, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/T-38CPMP/T-38CPMP.asp. E-MAIL: joshua.bohnart@yt.wpafb.af.mil; sandy.wieser@yt.wpafb.af.mil, joshua.bohnart@yt.wpafb.af.mil; sandy.wieser@yt.wpafb.af.mil. Sources Sought Notice, Flight Training System Program Office (SPO), Attn: ASC/YTA is seeking sources for an acquisition of T-38C inlets and bulkheads as part of the T-38C Propulsion Modernization Program (PMP). The Systems Program Director (SPD) at Kelly AFAB has delegated the Flight Training SPO (ASC/YTA) as the Development System Manager (DSM), for the T-38C aircraft Propulsion Modernization Program (PMP). The PMP will be accomplished in two separate acquisitions: (1) a J-85 engine upgrade including a new exhaust ejector which will be accomplished by the Propulsion Development Systems Office (DSO), ASC/LPKB, WPAFB, OH (Ms Julie Hall, 937-255-7243, Ext 3004, Contracting Officer: Ms Barbara Liptak, 937-255-7243, Ext 3001); and (2) a structural upgrade with new inlets and bulkheads which will be accomplished by the Flight Training SPO, ASC/YTA, WPAFB, OH (Lt Bohnart, 937-255-9306, Ext 441/Mr Tim Davis, 937-255-9306, Ext 439, Contracting Officer: Ms Sandy Wieser, 937-255-9306, Ext 437). This sources sought synopsis is issued for the purpose of notifying Industry of the planned T- 38C PMP and seeking interested sources only for the T-38C structural modernization for the inlets and bulkheads acquisition. The offeror shall indicate their size status in relation to SIC code 3728. The PMP will modernize approximately 509 T-38Cs with the following upgrades: (1) a J-85 engine upgrade including a new exhaust ejector (to be acquired by the Propulsion Development SPO, ASC/LPKB and separately synopsized). (2) a structural upgrade with new Inlets and Bulkheads (to be acquired by the Flight Training SPO, ASC/YTA and synopsized hereunder). Sources are being sought specifically for: (1) Fabrication and assembly of structural kits for the Air Induction Inlets, F.S. 362 bulkheads and F.S. 332 formers. (2) The installation of the inlets and bulkheads is currently planned to be accomplished by the Government. The Air Induction Inlet will increase aircraft efficiency, performance and flight safety. The bulkhead modernization will replace fuselage station 332 Former and the fuselage station 362 Bulkhead with material improvements to eliminate stress corrosion cracks. A Threshold has been established so that the replaced bulkheads at the subject stations last a minimum of 20 years with the Objective of 40 years. Both the bulkhead and the inlet kits will be "build to print" and all drawings will be provided. However, if you have an alternate commercial product that would fulfill the bulkhead and inlet requirement please provide those capabilities. The Government anticipates establishment of a reference library including the drawings to be available for potential offerors. Access to the reference library will be arranged through the Contracting Officer, as set forth below. The task to fabricate, assemble and provide the structural kits will require an offeror who has expertise in and is an Air Force qualified supplier in aircraft structure and aircraft structural repair. The notional schedule that the Government is planning to meet requires an initial kit to be ordered May 00 with initial kit for kit proofing and test delivered 6-9 months later, production of the kits to begin FY01 and continue through FY10. This acquisition may require that the successful offeror establish contractual arrangements with the engine kit supplier. The Government is considering a firm fixed pricing arrangement for the non- developmental structural kits. If exception is taken to this type of contract, submit your detailed rationale and recommendation for Government consideration. The Government reserves the right for site visits to view Prospective Contractor Facilities. It is anticipated that installation of the inlets and bulkheads will be conducted by a Contractor Field Team (CFT) at the queen bee facility located at Randolph AFB, TX. The Government contemplates conducting an Industry Day for the Air Induction Inlets, Bulkheads and Formers in the future. Specific details will be published in a later Commerce Business Daily An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contract ASC?s Ombudsman (Mr. Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SY, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7642, email Stephen.Plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil, phone number (937) 255-9095, with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the point of contact listed below. Interested firms should submit sufficient information which will permit evaluation of technical capabilities in writing to ASC/YTA, 2100 Monahan Way Bld 56 Bay 10, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017. The point of contact is Lt. JoshuaE. Bohnart (937) 255-7076, ext 441, the Contracting Officer is Saundra E. Wieser (937) 255-7076, ext 437. You are requested to provide a statement of your capabilities to perform the inlet and bulkhead portion of the PMP as follows: (1) Experience: An outline of previous or current contracts of the same type and scale as defined in this synopsis; (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel who may be assigned to key positions for this contract; (3) Your available resources to accomplish this task within the schedule constraints; (4) Your financial capability to perform; and (5) Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Offerors must provide written notice to the contracting officer of their interest and capability to satisfy the government requirement no later than 07 Jun 99. Offerors are encouraged to access the Pre-Award Information Exchange System (PIXS) at http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil for additional information and updates on this proposed acquisition. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract nor does the government intend to directly pay for any information or responses submitted as the result of this solicitation. Posted 05/06/99 (D-SN328554). (0126)

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