ASC/SMKN 2145 Monahan Way, Bldg. 28 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017, 45433

10 -- PRODUCTION OF MJU-50/B AND MJU-51/B ADVANCED INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE FLARES SOL 99R0043 DUE 080699 POC Jackie L. Owens,(937) 255-6004, ext. 3654 WEB: 99R0043-Production of MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B Advanced, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/99R0043/99R0043.asp. E-MAIL: jowens@ntnotes2.ascsm.wpafb.af.mil, jowens@ntnotes2.ascsm.wpafb.af.mil. Background "In accordance with FAR 5.203(a), notice is hereby provided that upon receiving written approval, the Electronic Combat Development Systems Manager (ASC/SMN) intends to award a sole-source contract to Alloy Surfaces Company, Inc.; 121 North Commerce Drive; Chester Township, PA 19014 for FYs 99 and 00 production of MJU-50/B and MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Countermeasure Flares. The MJU-50/B infrared countermeasure flare is a 1"" x 1"" x 8"" expendable containing pyrophoric special material, which, when dispensed, reacts with air generating infrared energy to decoy surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The MJU-51/B infrared countermeasure flare is a 1"" x 2"" x 8"" expendable containing pyrophoric special material. Both of these flares must be compatible with the ALE-40, ALE-45 and ALE-47 dispenser systems. Alloy Surfaces' special materials used in these flares are the only materials that meet the necessary effectiveness requirements. Alloy Surfaces holds patents on these materials and processes and is the only company that can manufacture them. The production of these flares requires a substantial initial investment and an extended period of preparation for manufacture. The FY 99 procurement will acquire approximately 73,000 MJU-50/B flares, with an FY00 option for approximately 75,000 MJU-50/B flares or approximately 35,000 MJU-51/B flares. The contractual period of performance is expected to run from approximately Aug 99 through Sep 01. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. 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. To address concerns only, interested parties are invited to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SY, Bldg. 752, 1790 Tenth St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7630, at (937) 255-9095, at e-mail, stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. Routine communications concerning this synopsis should be directed to the following: Contract Negotiator, Ms Juanita Jordan, 937/255-6004, ext. 3728 or Contracting Officer, Ms Jackie Owens, 937/255-6004 ext. 3654; ASC/SMNW, Bldg. 28, 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7017. See Notes 22 and 26.*****" Posted 07/20/99 (D-SN356412). (0201)

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