Aeronautical Systems Center Attn: ASC/FBAE, Michael Cramer 2300 D Street, Building #32 Wright-Patterson AFB OH, 45433-7249

15 -- F-15E ATTITION AIRCRAFT (E-227) PROGRAM SOL F33657-00-R-0013 DUE 042800 POC Contracting Officer is Michael Cramer,(937)255-3913 ext. 2425 Fax: (937)255-1800 WEB: 00R0013-F-15E Attition Aircraft (E-227) Program, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00R0013/00R0013.asp. E-MAIL: michael.cramer@wpafb.af.mil, michael.cramer@wpafb.af.mil. Background "17. CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) the acquisition of F-15E production aircraft. The F-15E is an advanced tactical fighter aircraft. It is a twin engine, fixed swept wing aircraft characterized by high thrust to weight and low wing loading for maximum acceleration and maneuverability. The F-15E is a two crew member aircraft designed to provide a long range, large payload. This capability to strike second echelon targets at night and under all weather conditions while retaining the superior theater air defense capability. The fiscal year (FY) 00 effort of this acquisition will include the fabrication, assembly and delivery to the field of up to five (5) F-15E production aircraft as well as associated data and equipment, production-related sustaining, warranty, and limited updates to technical orders. The contract may also contain an FY01 option for up to five (5) of the F-15E production aircraft. The capabilities/responsibilities to be addressed by the respondents include the following: (a) engineering and production knowledge and capabilities to fabricate, assemble, and deliver the aforementioned FY00 effort and FY01 option; (b) integration capabilities for all systems and subsystems; (c) subcontractor management capabilities, to include the establishment of associate contractor agreements; (d) retrofit/modification capabilities; (e) system engineering and project management capabilities for all systems and subsystems; and (f) total system performance responsibilities for this new F-15E production program. The contract will be awarded pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 [(10 U.S.C.) 2304(c)(1)], only one responsible source and no other source can satisfy agency requirements. Small businesses are hereby notified of potential subcontracting opportunities for this acquisition. Direct any communications concerning this acquisition to Michael Cramer, Contracting Officer, at (937) 255-3913 ext. 2425, or Ms. Aurora Burrell, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-7923 ext.2345, ASC/FBAE, Bldg. 32, 2300 D Street Room 110, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7249 or FAX (937) 255-1800. A Point of Contact at McDonnell Douglas Corporation (MDC) a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, concerning subcontracting possibilities is Mike Ridnouer, he can be reached by phone at (314) 232-2397. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors for this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentially as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. ASC's Ombudsman is Mr. Steven Plaisted, ASC/SY, Building 572, 1790 10th Street, Room #208 Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. Potential offerors are invited to contact Mr. Plaisted, with serious concerns only, at (937) 255-9095. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have previously been brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Interested firms should submit sufficient information which will permit evaluation of technical capabilities to ASC/FBAE, Michael Cramer, Contracting Officer, Building 32, 2300 D Street Room 110, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7249.***** " Posted 04/11/00 (D-SN443663). (0102)

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