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16 -- B-1B DATALINK SOL DATALINK DUE 082099 POC JOHN M. VONDENHUEVEL,(937)656-5072 WEB: DATALINK-B-1B DATALINK, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/DATALINK/DATALINK.asp. E-MAIL: john.vondenhuevel@b1b.wpafb.af.mil, john.vondenhuevel@b1b.wpafb.af.mil. This CBD announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The B-1B System Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical System Center (ASC), is planning for the incorporation of datalink capabilities into the B-1B aircraft. The potential datalink capabilities required include Link 16, UHF SATCOM (receive only) of intelligence broadcasts, and UHF SATCOM 2-way datalink for command and control (C2) functions. Integration of new displays is required to present the datalink information to the operator. The new controls and displays must support datalink and improved Situational Awareness (e.g. moving maps digital bullseye, Tactical Related Applications, Tactical Information Broadcast Systems, Tactical Digital Information Link-J, and Image File Transfer) information. An objective of any additional controls and displays is the capability to provide current (legacy) aircraft information. The scope of this effort is up to ten shipsets, with the option to acquire additional systems as funding permits. This system will not be integrated with the existing avionics; however, the design must account for aircraft integration considerations such as power, cooling, operational temperature range, dynamic flight environment, and other environmental control systems. The installed system must not degrade baseline capabilities to include nuclear safety and hardness integrity nor shall it introduce any safety hazards to aircraft or crew. The baseline hardware and software configuration for this integration effort will be B-1B aircraft configuration Block D. This system will remain as a permanent modification to the aircraft. The systems capability to be moved between aircraft is desirable. Support/repair requirements shall be minimized using a two-level maintenance concept. The installation/integration of this system must not programmatically or technically impact the on-going developments of B-1B aircraft configuration Blocks E and F. Limited production funding will be available for this effort in FY00; therefore, Commercial or Non-developmental Items are required. Initial training will be accomplished through a cadre of instructors, who will then train additional crews. The Air Force is anticipating contract award for production engineering, fabrication and installation in the FY00 timeframe to a contractor best qualified to deliver, integrate, install, and support the hardware and software required. The contractor shall be responsible for Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR) for the integration, installation, and testing of all modifications necessary to support the upgrade. Engineering data (e.g. drawings and specifications) will not be available for the Block D configured aircraft until late CY 1999. Engineering data will not be available for the evolving Block E and Block F aircraft configurations. Commonality amongst other Air Force platforms will be considered to the maximum extent possible. Contractors interested in this effort must submit the following information for evaluation to the Government. Responses should be concise, program specific and include all seven areas: 1) Description of experience in the integration and certification of the above systems, or similar systems, on other comparable aircraft. In addition, please address any experience you have in integration/installation of similar systems on the B-1B. 2) Description of relevant software development experience as well as facilities/assets currently available to accomplish the design, development, and fabrication of any required hardware. 3) List the qualifications of lead management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel projected to work on this program as related to B-1B and/or other Air Force (or other comparable program) aircraft component or subsystem production experience. 4) Indication of large or small business in relation to SIC code 3728, size standard 1000 employees. 5) Indication of level and types of B-1B technical data, analytical tools, and databases required to accomplish this effort. 6) Indicate if your interest is as a prime or subcontractor. 7) If your interest is as a prime contractor, provide your plan for obtaining any required information on Blocks E and F from the current integrating contractor. The Government reserves the right to break out components and set aside specific tasks for small business. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The 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 concerns. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. ASC's Ombudsman is Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SY, Bldg 572, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, Wright- Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630. Potential offerors are invited to contact Mr. Plaisted, with serious concerns only, at (937) 255-9095, or e-mail at stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 10 pages) within 30 days after publication of this notice to ASC/YDK, Bldg 556, 2690 Loop Road W., WPAFB, OH 45433-7148, Attn: Mr John Vondenhuevel, (937) 656-5072, email address john.vondenhuevel@b1b.wpafb.af.mil. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not authorized for this effort. See Note 25. Posted 07/21/99 (D-SN357331). (0202)

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