Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

66 -- BASIC COCKPIT SIMULATOR SOL F08651-00-Q-0398 DUE 013100 POC SSgt. Amy Cramer, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-8553x5203, Fax 850-882-1680, Email cramera@eglin.af.mil -- Bonnie Hochmuth, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-9188x5222, Email hockmutb@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F08651-00-Q-0 398&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: SSgt. Amy Cramer, cramera@eglin.af.mil. The Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB, FL, intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, for a Cockpit Simulator and Associated Weapon Interface Systems. The Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, provides test support for developing precision-guided weapons technology and can evaluate the performance of those weapons in simulated "real-world" environments. The GWEF's primary mission is hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) simulation for the weapon systems. This capability tests the actual weapon hardware in a real-time, closed-loop, dynamic environment. The multi-spectral man-in-the-loop (MMITL) program will extend this capability via a cockpit simulator. It will stress how human factors in target acquisition/tracking and weapon launch/guidance affect the overall weapon delivery system. The cockpit simulator and associated stations and interfaces comprise a pilot-vehicle-weapon interface (PVWI). The PVWI differs from a part-task trainer in that: i) emphasis is mostly on how human factors affect weapon delivery, and ii) GWEF supplies real weapons with EO/IR/RF sensors which respond to the PVWI and the HITL simulation. The PVWI shall consist of cockpit simulator, out-the-window scenery projected on a front screen, weapon stations and appropriate interfaces. A single cockpit design shall combine front and rear cockpit features of the F-15E aircraft and employ front cockpit and rear cockpit modes of operation. Switchology and display functionality shall be true but may be limited to following needs: Functional realism for flight navigation, weapon powerup, uncaging, readying, weapon video, slewing, acquisition, launch and (for some cases) guidance. Data transfer with real weapons in the HITL test shall apply to both air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems such as the AGM-65, AGM-130, AIM-9, AIM-120 and munitions using the 1760 interface. Models and software for 6-DOF ownship aircraft operation, selected threat/targets, and limited air-to-air/air-to-ground radar operations are required. A database shall be supplied for use by GWEF's computer resources for out-the-window scenery. Off-the-shelf components of the PVWI and integration effort for this fixed-price product is expected to have a cost range of $600,000 to $1,500,000, to include all options. Line Item 0001: Basic Cockpit simulator with front scene projection system and weapon system stations to include hardware and software. Also includes the following options: Option 1: Data transfer module receptacle hardware and software. Option 2: Two additional channels for out-the-window scene projection and software. Option 3: Parts A & B: Expanded display formats and left-hand switchology hardware and software. Option 4: Parts A, B & C: Air-to-ground radar and target acquisition simulation system hardware and software. The standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 3699 (750 employees). Please identify whether you are a large or small business based on this SIC code. The solicitation number for this announcement is F08651-00-Q-0398 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. . For a copy of the Statement of Requirements contact SSgt Cramer at (850) 882-8582 X5220 This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The following FAR clauses apply to this synopsis/solicitation; 52-212-1, Instructions to offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their offer): 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. The following clauses are also incorporated by reference: 52.222-25, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-44, 52.223-6 and 52.249-4. Bids must be submitted no later than 3 PM CST, 31 January 2000. Bid format is at the discretion of the offeror. Written requests for Offeror Representations and Certifications may be sent to AAC/PKOB, Attn: SSgt Cramer, 205 West D Ave., Ste 541, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6862, or contact SSgt Cramer at (850) 882-8582 X5220. Facsimile requests will be accepted at machine number (850) 882-1680, Attn: SSgt Cramer, AAC/PKOBS. Bids may be mailed or faxed to the address or fax number given above. Posted 01/10/00 (D-SN414452). (0010)

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