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R -- JOINT RANGE TECHNICAL SERVICES SOL F42650-99-R-7213 01 POC Eliot Dye/Pk-2/[801]777-7363, For additional information contact Eliot Dye/Pk-2/[801]777-7363 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://eps.gov. E-MAIL: N/A*****, No E-mail Listed. The Government intends to award a cost-plus award-fee combined with award term type of contract using Source Selection procedures for efficient and effective range support at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) at Edwards AFB CA; the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) UT; the US Navy's Electronic Combat Range (ECR) at the Naval Air Warfare Center China Lake CA; and the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) NV. This consolidated effort is known as the Joint Range Technical Services (J-TECH). It is anticipated that following a transition/phase-in period, the basic period of performance will begin 01 Oct 2001 for a one-year period. This will be followed by four (4) one-year options. Using the award-term incentive approach, there will be opportunities to earn additional option periods not to exceed 15 years total contract length. This acquisition will be accomplished using a two phased approach. The range of additional requirements to be released in Phase II, could be an increase of as much as 40% ofthe total requirement, depending on funding availability. Due to National Security considerations, personnel and facility clearances will be required. This consolidated effort is intended to produce a contract that provides streamlined Government management and performance based contracting to achieve a.) Better support for the war fighter, b.) Reduced Government oversight and increased insight, c.) Operational efficiencies/synergies, d.) Cost savings. The requirement consists but is not limited to: 1. Management/administration 2. Operations & Maintenance/Sustainment including: a) Telemetry Systems, b.) Telecommunications systems, c.) Signal collection /monitoring/ analysis d.) Threat systems, e.) Computer systems, f.) Instrumentation systems, g.) Mission control/coordination, h.) Technical material control, i.) Data analysis and reports, j.) TSPI and scoring systems, k.) Flight line support, l.) Ancillary technical support, m) Test/Training Management, n.) Sustainment Engineering 3. Development Engineering, Including: a.) Systems engineering, b.) Hardware engineering, c.) Software engineering. Offerors are expected to have a broad working knowledge and skills of test and training range environments. For a copy of the Phase I portion or for information concerning this solicitation refer to the following Internet web site located at Hill AFB: http://contracting.hill.af.mil/html/5099R7213/serv5099R7213.htm All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Posted 03/22/00 (I-SN437198). (0082)

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