Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL -- Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6810

A -- KHILS R&D A&AS SOL MNK-99-039 POC Carol Abbott, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-4294x3414, Fax 850-882-9599, Email abbottc@eglin.af.mil -- Brenda Soler, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)882-3399, Fax (850)882-9599, Email solerb@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=MNK-99-039&Lo cID=1362. E-MAIL: Carol Abbott, abbottc@eglin.af.mil. Sources Sought Synopsis MNK-99-039 to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for AFRL/MNGG, posted in CBDNET 3 Aug 99, with printed issue date of 5 Aug 99, is hereby modified. Contract performance will include support in the areas of phenomenological modeling, advanced hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) digital simulation development, and HIL test planning, execution, and data analysis for the Ballistic Missile Defense Office (BMDO) and other sponsors. This effort requires an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of HIL simulation design, development, validation, and utilization to support test development of guided munition systems and subsystems. It is anticipated that most work will be performed in the Kinetic Kill Vehicle HIL Simulator (KHILS) facility in building 13 at Eglin AFB, FL and the remainder in the contractor_s facility. Visit website http://www.wlmn.eglin.af.mil/public/mngg/khilspak/khils.htm for more technical information. Required DD Form 254 facility clearance level is _Secret_. Thisacquisition is unrestricted, except that it is limited to domestic sources. Only one proposal may be submitted per prime contractor. Anticipated period of performance is 5 years (a 2-year base period with three 1-year options). Only one contract will be awarded. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with labor hour rates and cost-reimbursable travel is anticipated. As this acquisition progresses, additional info, including the solicitation, (F08630-00-R-0001) will be available at website www.eps.gov. Solicitation is expected to be placed on the eps website on or about 18 Oct 99. Contractors unable to access this website may receive a mailed copy by sending a written request to Carol Abbott at AFRL/MNK, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810. Proposals are expected to be due no later than 22 Nov 99. Firms responding to this synopsis should state their business size as defined in FAR 52.219-1 for SIC Code 8731, 1000 people. 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. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, or the Program Manager identified herein. For other concerns, interested parties may call AFRL/MN_s Ombudsman, LtCol Gary L. Libell, (850) 882-2872 ext 3420. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Lee Murrer, AFRL/MNGG, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (850) 882-4446, extension 2271. For contractual information contact Carol Abbott at (850) 882-4294, extension 3414 or email abbottc@eglin.af.mil. Posted 09/09/99 (D-SN378526). (0252)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0017 19990913\A-0017.SOL)