WR-ALC/LKK, 460 2ND ST STE 221, ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE GA 31098-1640

J -- JOINT STARS FUTURE SUPPORT CONTRACT SOL F09603-00-J-STARS DUE 011800 POC WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact James T. Barrow/Lkkb/[912]926-5464 WEB: WR-ALC Directorate of Contracting Acquisition, http://pkec.robins.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, james.barrow@robins.af.mil. The United States Air Force contemplates the issuance of a contract for Total System Support Responsibility (TSSR) in support of the E-8 Joint Surveillance Target and Attack Radar System (Joint STARS). This requirement is referred to as Joint STARS Future Support (FS). The TSSR concept entails the synchronization of sustainment and modification activities with the weapon system operational environment to maximize aircraft availability and minimize total ownership cost. The primary goals of the TSSR contract are to provide available aircraft, trained crews, and to efficiently manage the financial resources of the FS program. Key tenets of the FS concept are: A Performance-based Contract; Performance Incentives and Disincentives; Partnerships Between the Contractor and Government Depots, Services, and Agencies; Meeting the Intent of Source of Repair and Core Decisions; Maximum Prudent Use of Subcontract Competition; Transparency to the Warfighter; Synchronization of Block Upgrades with Sustainment Activities; Cost of Performance Within Budget; SS&E Delivered by Disciplined Engineering Processes; and "Best Value" Delivered to the Warfighter. Requirements for the FS contract are categorized in four broad areas: Integration; Sustainment; Training; and Modifications. The United States Air Force intends to issue this contract on a Sole-Source basis to Northrop Grumman Corporation, located in Melbourne Florida, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), exception to full and open competition. For subcontract opportunities, please contact Mr. Robert Otremba, Northrop Grumman Corporation, at (407) 951-5704. Direct all inquiries to Mr. Douglas Pugh, Contracting Officer via electronic mails (douglas.pugh@robins.af.mil) or (912) 926-5391. facsimile number (912) 926-7572 The approximate issue/response date will be 15 DEC 1999. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. To: Northrop Grumman Corp, Melbourne Fl 32904 2322. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Note (s) 22. Posted 11/17/99 (I-SN401555). (0321)

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