ASC/PKWOV BLDG 1 AREA C 1940 ALLBROOK DR STE 3 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5309

R -- AFRL STRUCTURES DIVISION LABORATORY SUPPORT SOL F3360100R9001 DUE 111619 POC Tom Young,(937)257-6145 ext 4143 WEB: 00R9001-AFRL Structures Division Laboratory Support, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00R9001/00R9001.asp. E-MAIL: Tom.Young@wpafb.af.mil, Tom.Young@wpafb.af.mil. Background " This is not a notice of RFP issuance. The Structures Division (VAS) of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) anticipates a competitive acquisition for engineering and technician services to support the operations of the Structures Division Test Facilities. Anticipated period of performance is 01 OCT 00 through 30 SEP 01. Four one-year options may be awarded. All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below entitled ""Capabilities Package"", responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8731. Businesses, including their affiliates, employing an average of 1000 individuals or less during the past 12 months are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as small disadvantaged business should state accordingly in their responses. This multi-year requirement is for on-site provision of specialized scientific, technical, and managerial services to support research and development efforts including structural testing. Test systems to be supported include instrumentation systems, data acquisition systems, control systems, heating systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, compressed gas systems, electrical systems, cryogenic systems, acoustic systems, vibration systems, coupon test systems and test fixture systems. Expertise in analytical techniques and composite fabrication is also required. Services are required to provide diverse technical support including labor, equipment, tools, material, and supervision, plus maintaining and improving the supporting equipment of the Structures Division Laboratory (VAS). Support services required for VAS programs include operation, preparation, design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, setup,inspections, tear-down, modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of special devices and systems. The prospective sources need to have expertise in the areas of composite fabrication, structural design for test fixtures, computer hardware and software programming for various control systems and data acquisition systems, and instrumentation. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's experience and capabilities in providing the above-mentioned services. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet stated requirements. All materials submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis must be received at the following address NOT LATER THAN 16 NOV 99: ASC/PKWOV(ATTN: Tom Young), Area C Building 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Mr. Tom Young (937) 257-6145, ext 4143. " Posted 10/25/99 (D-SN394612). (0298)

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