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16 -- AN/AWG-27 PROGRAMMABLE ARMAMENT CONTROL SET (PACS), PRODUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE F-15 SOL F33657-00-R-0014 DUE 073100 POC Melanie Moore,(937) 255-3913, ext. 2408 WEB: 00R0014-AN/AWG-27 Programmable Armament Control Set, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00R0014/00R0014.asp. E-MAIL: Melanie.Moore1@wpafb.af.mil, Melanie.Moore1@wpafb.af.mil. Background "17. This CBD announcement constitutes a Pre-Solicitation Notice of a proposed contract to produce the fabrication, assembly, and test requirements associated with the production of an upgrade to the AN/AWG-27 Programmable Armament Control Set (PACS) for the F-15E aircraft. The Programmable Armament Control Set (PACS) is the stores management system for the F-15E. The PACS consists of four sub-systems: Converter Programmer (C-P), Electronics Sequencing Unit (ESU), Encoder/Decoder (E/D) and Power Supply (PS). Only the C-P and ESU have been redesigned to provide for future weapons growth, input/output provisions, and expanded avionics bus provisions, improved reliability, maintainability and supportability. The PACS upgraded hardware must be re-certified for nuclear weapon capability. In addition, the software being developed by Boeing/Dynamic Controls Hamilton Sunstrand (DCHS) for Smart Weapon capability for the F-15E must be integrated with the upgraded hardware. The Boeing Company is the F-15 aircraft manufacturer and has been the integrator of all subsystems since the inception of the aircraft. Dynamic Controls Hamilton Sunstrand (DCHS) has been the only manufacturer of the AWG-27 PACS. The purpose of this upgrade is to eliminate parts obsolescence while enhancing reliability and maintainability of the AWG-27. Due to severe parts obsolescence with the existing AWG-27, schedule is an important consideration in the execution of this program. Under this effort, the contractor will be required to build, modify (the aircraft), integrate, and install an upgrade to the AWG-27. The installed functional performance of the upgraded AWG-27 shall be equal to or better than that of the AWG-27 (-30). Only minor/limited modifications to aircraft interfaces shall be allowed except for the MIL-STD-1760 interface for Smart Weapons. Significant improvements to the Mean Time Between Maintenance Action (MTBMA) is required to support two level maintenance. Additionally, existing support equipment must support the upgrade system. Only minor modifications to the support equipment shall be allowed. No certified re-procurement data is available. Small Businesses are hereby notified of potential subcontracting opportunities for this acquisition. Point of contact is the Director of Procurement at The Boeing Company, (314) 232-9154. The F-15 Development System Office (ASC/FBA) proposes to award a contract to The Boeing Company. The contract will be awarded pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Source Sought Synopsis for this effort was published in the Commerce Business Daily on 14 Jan 00. Direct any routine communications concerning this acquisition to Melanie Moore (937) 255-3913, ext 2408, or the Contracting Officer is Lisa M Adams (937) 255-3913, ext 2404. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9005. See Notes 22 and 26.**** " Posted 06/30/00 (D-SN470733). (0182)

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