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U -- SPITFIRE RADIO (AN/PSC-5) TYPE ONE TRAINING AND ASSOCIATED DATA SOL F19628-00-R-0054 DUE 071800 POC Bill Donaldson, (781) 271-6091; Contracting Officer -- Joe Zimmerman, (781) 271-6279 WEB: N/A,. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, bill.donaldson@hanscom.af.mil. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice using the simplified acquisition procedures. The MILSATCOM Terminals Program Office is seeking Spitfire Radio (AN/PSC-5) Type One Training and Associated Data. Specifically, the contractor shall perform one lot of training to consist of two (2) classes of not more than 32 hours each with student training materials and handouts. Description: Training will consist of two classes covering the operation and maintenance of the AN/PSC-5 Radio Set (Spitfire) for up to 12 students per class for not more than 32 hours of instruction for each class. The classes shall contain material from course POI-AN/PSC-5/OP/M-POI-1, and may be further tailored to specifics required by the using command. The two classes shall be held on consecutive weeks, Monday-Thursday, beginning on 7 August 2000 and ending on 17 August 2000. The contractor shall be prepared to provide six AN/PSC-5 Radio Sets in the event Government radios are not available for the duration of the classes. The location of classes is Ramstein Air Base, Germany, USAFE CSS/SCBM, Unit 3325 Ramstein AB, GE, APO AE 09094-3325. The training shall be as used with the Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) compatible terminals (AN/PSC-5) as manufactured by Raytheon Systems Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN. Satellite time will be available during the length of training classes. Further, the contractor shall provide, on the basis of one per student, all course materials, handouts, compact disks, and technical manuals used in the conduct of the class. The contractor shall also allow for use of Government provided Input/Output (I/O) devices and software for the purpose of data transmissions, such as email. The contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of instruction and related items. Commercial packaging and marking of supplies shall be IAW best commercial practice. Respondents to this sources sought synopsis should identify whether they are a large or small business and provide their company's name, address, telephone number, and a Point of Contact (POC). Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this synopsis. This synopsis does not constitute a commitment to order on the part of the Government. Responses are to be mailed to ESC/MCK, 50 Griffiss St., Hanscom AFB MA 01731-1620, ATTN: Bill Donaldson. Acquisition Support Manager: Bill Donaldson (781) 271-6091, Contracting Officer: Joe Zimmerman (781) 271-6279. Responses may be hand carried to the following address: The MITRE Corporation, Lobby Bldg. M, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01731-1420, ATTN: Bill Donaldson (ESC/MCK). No telephone responses will be accepted. Also, Bill Donaldson (bill.donaldson@hanscom.af.mil) will accept e-mail responses. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Joseph B. Magnone, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Posted 07/03/00 (D-SN471116). (0185)

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