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R -- ATARS SUPPORT SERVICES SOL F42630-99-R-2040 DUE 012000 POC Linda L. Nelson/Ywk/[801]775-6981, For additional information contact Linda L. Nelson/Ywk/[801]775-6981 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://www.eps.gov. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, Linda.Nelson@hill.Af.Mil. The Government intends to award a contract to support the Aircrew Training And Rehearsal Support (ATARS). This is a combined acquisition for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and rotary mission aircrew training and mission rehearsal support at Hurlburt Field, FL and Kirtland AFB, NM. This acquisition will be a successor contract to the current SOF ATS (F33657-89-C-2170) and MTSS (F42630-95-C-0673) contracts. The proposed award date for this effort is approximately 30 Jun 00, with a start date of 1 Oct 00. The proposed acquisition is for the contractor to: Build and reproduce real world visual and non-visual databases Provide academic instruction for a given level of students Develop and maintain courseware Maintain concurrent configuration between aircraft and devices Support networked training and exercises in the joint synthetic battle space Upgrade to maintain supportability and keep pace with technology Provide schoolhouse administrative functions It is anticipated that the contract will contain a one- (1) year basic contract with five (5)- one year options for operation and maintenance. The current facility at Kirtland AFB, NM houses the MC-130P Weapon System Trainer (WST), HC-130P Satellite Navigation System (SNS), HC/MC-130P Load Master Part Task Trainer (LMPTT), MC-130H WST, MC-130H Load Master Part Task Trainer (LMPTT), MH-60G WST, HH/MH-60G Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), MH-53J WST/MRD, TH-53A (MH-53M) OFT, H-53 Helicopter Procedural Trainer (HPT), and UH-1N Reconfigurable OFT (ROFT). Other systems to be supported at Kirtland AFB include the DBGS, TSSC, Simulator Database Facility (SDBF), Training Observation Center (TOC), Consolidated Learning Center (CLC) stations, Integrated Electronic Combat Simulator System (IECSS)/Electronic Combat Environment (ECE), InterSimulator Network (ISN), Simulator Support Network (SSN), Night Vision Device (NVD) Lab, and Local Area Networks (LAN). The current facility at the 19 SOS, Hurlburt AFB, FL houses the MC-130E WST, the MC-130H Mission Rehearsal Device (MRD), and the MC-130E Load Master Part Task Trainer (LMPTT). Other systems to be supported at Hurlburt AFB include the Avionics Subsystem Trainers (AST), Database Generation System (DBGS), Mission Rehearsal Imagery Support System (MRISS), Training System Support Center (TSSC), Mission Rehearsal Observation Center (MROC), Training Management System (TMS), Battle Management Center (BMC), AC-130U Test Bed, and Computer Based Instruction (CBI) stations. Information contained in this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Information about this requirement will be posted on the ATARS Web Site located on the Hill Air Force Base Acquisition Support Division Home Page (http://contracting.hill.af.mil/HTML/SourceSought/SShp.htm). All future updates, information, etc. will be posted on this Web site only and not in the CBD. No paper copies of information will be provided. Potential offerors may make comments and ask questions via electronic mail. The points of contact for all comments and questions are Brent Owens, Contracting Officer (owensb@hillwpos.hill.af.mil), Kris Aldous, Contracting Officer (aldousk@hillwpos.hill.af.mil) and Linda Nelson, Contracting Officer (nelsonl@hillwpos.hill.af.mil). Request all questions be in writing and identify the company source, contact person, and phone number. The questions and answers will be provided on the Home Page to all potential offerors unless otherwise specified. The approximate issue/response date will be 21 DEC 1999. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will 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. Interested parties are invited to call Roger Porter if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com Posted 12/01/99 (I-SN404888). (0335)

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