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A -- AUTOMATED RADIOXENON SAMPLER ANALYZER (ARSA) SOL ARSA DUE 062800 POC CAPT TROY PEARSON, PROGRAM MANAGER, OR EUGENE D. HARVEY JR. CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR OR CAPT SUZANNE WHITE, CONTRACTING OFFICER,,(407) 494-1047, (937) 255-4187, (937) 656-5514 WEB: ARSA-AUTOMATED RADIOXENON SAMPLER ANALYZER (ARSA), http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/ARSA/ARSA.asp. E-MAIL: troy.pearson@aftac.pafb.af.mil, eugene.harvey@wpafb.af.mil,, troy.pearson@aftac.pafb.af.mil, eugene.harvey@wpafb.af.mil, suzanne.white@wpafb.af.mil. Background " 17. This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis. Detachment 3 of the Aeronautical Systems Center Reconnaissance Systems Program Office (ASC/RA) intends to procure an additional Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) prototype and pre-operational support for the AUTOMATED RADIOXENON SAMPLER ANALYZER (ARSA). This effort was a small business set-aside under the original acquisition in 1998 and remains so. The required support includes, but is not limited to, the following efforts: 1) production of a second prototype for the development effort; 2) pre- operational support for both the first article prototype and the second prototype purchased under this effort. The government intends to release a solicitation for this requirement on a sole-source basis per FAR 6.302-1(a) (1), "Only One Responsible Source." DME Corporation, Orlando Division, 12889 Ingenuity Dr, Orlando FL 32826, cage code is 0W200 is the intended source. Additional contract line items will be added to the existing EMD contractF33657-98-C-3021 contract where the original development was conducted. These will consist of one firm, fixed-price line item for the prototype build and one time and material line item for the pre-operational support. The period of performance for the proposed effort is 01 Jul 2000 through 31 May 2001. For planning purposes, the Government anticipates the release of an RFP for this requirement Jun 2000. The primary objective of the ARSA program is to provide limited EMD for the production of a ground-based gas collection system known as ARSA. The system is completely automated to collect samples of xenon gas, perform on-site analysis, and provide automated reporting for monitoring treaty compliance. The current development contract provides for one prototype build for EMD. This effort would provide for an additional EMD prototype so that two prototypes can undergo in-depth, independent, operational test and evaluation for the system. As such, this will extend the current ARSA EMD by adding another prototypeto mitigate technical and reliability problems during deployment and operation. The second prototype must mirror the first prototype design and incorporate minor design changes as a result of ongoing test and evaluation. Further, during the time of the prototype build and testing, pre-operational support must be provided for sustainment of both test prototypes during the operational tests. In the event that technical problems are encountered, or if spare parts are needed to keep the test articles operating, contractor support will be required. Interested firms must possess capabilities to meet the following minimum screening criteria: (a) have the capability to meet all current ARSA prototype design requirements and have demonstrated applicable experience in understanding and integrating, including, but not limited to, the following disciplines and technologies: QNX real-time operating system applications using Watcom C/C++; high-speed DSP embedded programming; MACH PLD development; SNAP control modules configuration and programming; embedded control brainboards; automated control systems; gas processing and analysis; physical chemistry expertise; pneumatic systems; absorbent/chemical technologies; thermal control systems; thermal protection systems; digital and analog-controlled nuclear counting; reliability; maintainability; supportability; manufacturability; and systems engineering. (b) have the capability to meet projected, future ARSA prototype design changes, including, but not limited to: JAVA GUIs; interfaces of multiple; and distributed software applications on multiple platforms. (c) have demonstrated applicable experience in developing, validating, and applying comprehensive logistics and maintenance support documentation. (d) have demonstrated applicable experience in system integration and system qualification testing, including support for full-scale, environmental testing. (e) have demonstrated the capability to provide pre- operational support for this type of system, to include a minimum of the following: training on complex system operations for personnel unfamiliar with system design and maintenance; rapid maintenance to geographically- separated locations, including just-in-time spares availability; and knowledgeable field support specializing in nuclear physics. (f) possess or have the ability to rapidly obtain a US Secret-level security clearance. (g) have proven experience in the alignment and set-up of Beta-Gamma coincidence signals emitted from an ARSA detector. (h) have demonstrated the capability to operate and set up an ARSA detector and high-voltage power supply. (i) have available a licensed facility to handle radioactive sources. (j) have a thorough understanding of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) data formats IMSX and RMSX. (k) be able to apply all the capabilities and experience listed above in a cost-effective manner, to develop, fabricate, and perform acceptance tests of a new ARSA prototype within 3 months. All responsible sources may submit information which shall be considered by the agency. *****See Note(s): 22, 26, Com_Note_C, Com_Note_D, Com_Note_E, Loc_Note_H. " Posted 05/12/00 (D-SN454364). (0133)

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