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14 -- PROCUREMENT OF FMU-159(D-1)/B HTSF TRAINING KITS SOL Reference-Number-F08626-98-C-0010 POC Judy Bruscino, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-9514 x2112, Email bruscino@msex1.eglin.af.mil -- Ouida Edwards, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-8515 ext 2007, Fax (850)882-0877, Email edwardso@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Number-F08626-98-C-0010&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: Judy Bruscino, bruscino@msex1.eglin.af.mil. A sole source procurement is contemplated with Alliant Techsystems (ATK) in Hopkins, Minnesota, for D-1 and D-2 training kits, and Ground Setter Units (GSU). An initial procurement of up to 50 FMU-159(D-1)/B Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF) training kits is required, with three variable quantity options of up to 50 kits each. The training kit consists of a FMU-159(D-1)/B inert programmable bomb fuze, a FZU-60(D-1)/B dummy initiator, lock ring, adapter cables, lanyards, and associated hardware. The training kits are necessary to support FMU-159/B HTSF munitions build and load crew training requirements. Delivery of the initial procurement of training kits is required by December 2001 to support Air Force initial operational capability in February 2002. Additional option deliveries shall be completed within 12 months of option exercise. ATK is the only known qualified source to perform this effort. ATK is the prime contractor for FMU-159/B fuze system, and has the only operable manufacturing capability for the FMU-159(D-1)/B training kit. The government does not have a Technical Data Package for the FMU-159(D-1)/B system, and does not own a Reprocurement Data Package. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may submit statements of capability (SOC) demonstrating their ability to: (1) Produce FMU-159(D-1)/B training kits. The training kits must meet the following requirements: a) capable of duplicating every action of the operational fuze system during programming with the ADU-833/E HTSF Ground Setter Unit (GSU). b) capable of duplicating every action of the operational fuze system during weapon build up and loading; c) identical components and packaging (fuze, FZU, lock ring, lanyards, adaptor cables, associated hardware, and M548 container dunnage); d) identical external component characteristics (dimensions, materials, electrical connections, appearance); e) weight and center of gravity within 10 percent of operational fuze system; f) meet the same storage and operating environmental qualification requirements for ground operations and captive carry flight; and (2) Deliver production FMU-159(D-1)/B training kits in accordance with the required schedule. An initial procurement of up to 50 FMU-159(D-2)/B Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF) training kits is required, with three variable quantity options of up to 50 kits each. The training kit consists of a FMU-159(D-2)/B inert bomb fuze, a FZU-60(D-2)/B dummy initiator, lock ring, adapter cables, lanyards, and associated hardware. The training kits are necessary to support FMU-159/B HTSF munitions build, load crew, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) training requirements. Delivery of the initial procurement of training kits is required by December 2001 to support Air Force initial operational capability in February 2002. Additional option deliveries shall be completed within 12 months of option exercise. ATK is the only known qualified source to perform this effort. ATK is the prime contractor for FMU-159/B fuze system, and has the only operable manufacturing capability for the FMU-159(D-2)/B training kit. The government does not have a Technical Data Package for the FMU-159(D-2)/B system, and does not own a Reprocurement Data Package. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may submit statements of capability (SOC) demonstrating their ability to: (1) Produce FMU-159(D-2)/B training kits. The training kits must meet the following requirements: a) capable of duplicating every action of the operational fuze system during weapon build up and loading; b) identical components and packaging (fuze, FZU, lock ring, lanyards, adaptor cables, associated hardware, and M548 container dunnage); c) identical external component characteristics (dimensions, materials, electrical connections, appearance); d) weight and center of gravity within 10 percent of operational fuze system; e) meet the same storage and operating environmental qualification requirements for ground operations and captive carry flight; and (2) Deliver production FMU-159(D-2)/B training kits in accordance with the required schedule. An initial procurement of up to 50 FMU-159/B Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF) Ground Setter Units (GSU) is required, with three variable quantity options of up to 50 kits each. The GSU consists of an HTSF Adaptor Unit (HAU) and Self-Test Adaptor (STA). The GSUs are necessary to support FMU-159/B HTSF mission data programming. The HAU is a smart cable which interfaces with the Common Munitions Bit Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) and FMU-159/B HTSF fuzes. The HAU is used to program mission data into the HTSF. The STA is used for HAU BIT. Delivery of the initial procurement of GSUs is required by March 2002 to support Navy initial operational capability in September 2002. Additional option deliveries shall be completed within 14 months of option exercise. ATK is the only known qualified source to perform this effort. ATK is the prime contractor for FMU-159/B fuze system, and has the only operable manufacturing capability for the GSU. The government does not have a Technical Data Package for the GSU, and does not own a Reprocurement Data Package. The GSU HAU contains ATK proprietary software. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may submit statements of capability (SOC) demonstrating their ability to: (1) Produce Ground Setter Units (GSU). The GSUs must meet the following requirements: a) capable of duplicating every action of the ATK designed GSU for programming live FMU-159/B HTSF fuzes, and FMU-159(D-1)/B HTSF trainers; b) must interface with the FMU-159/B, FMU-159(D-1)/B, Common Munitions Bit Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), and HTSF Munitions Application Program without change to these items; c) similar and compatible external component characteristics (dimensions, materials, electrical connections, appearance); d) meet the same safety, storage, andoperating environmental qualification requirements for ground operations; and (2) Deliver production GSUs in accordance with the required schedule. Responses will be evaluated based upon knowledge of the FMU-159/B D-1 and D-2 training kits and Ground Setter Unit (GSU), and the capability to produce and qualify training kits and GSUs to meet the required delivery schedules. The closing date for submission of qualifications is 15 days after date of publication of this notice. This is not a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. Interested sources should contact Ms. Judy Bruscino, AAC/WGK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6808, by phone (850) 882-8515, extension 2112, or fax (850) 882-5243 (must call to confirm receipt). For further information on this synopsis concerning technical questions, contact Major Glenn Vaughan at extension 3202. An ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not 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 will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Dr. Mario Caluda, at (850) 882-5558 or e-mail: caluda@eglin.af.mil. See numbered Note 26.***** Posted 08/10/00 (D-SN484444). (0223)

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