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66 -- AIR FORCE PRIMARY STANDARDS LABORATORY OPERATION & TECHNICAL ORDER MANAGEMENT POC Tom Robertson, 912-926-6726 WEB: Click here for additional information., http://www.robins.af.mil/smallbusiness/metinst.htm. E-MAIL: Click here if you have difficulty downloading the, Thomas.Robertson@robins.af.mil. Log on to http://www.robins.af.mil/smallbusiness/metinst.htm for additional information on this Market Research. If you have difficulty in downloading this site, please e-mail Tom Robertson at: Thomas.Robertson@robins.af.mil. This is NOT a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but Market Research to identify sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements in providing services for the operation of the Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory (AFPSL) and development, revision, & distribution of Calibration Technical Orders. The AFPSL is the U.S. Air Force's Primary Standards Laboratory located in Heath, Ohio. The primary function of the AFPSL is to ensure the accuracy of all Air Force aircraft and missiles, ground systems, and other precision equipment. This is made possible though the calibration of equipment, used world wide, and traceable to recognized national standards. The AFPSL is currently being operated under a contract. Part of this effort includes a transition period of 60 days or less after contract award. The Government desires as seamless a transition as possible. The contractor would furnish all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the AFPSL and Calibration Technical Order services at the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center (COATC) in Heath, Ohio. Most of the equipment would be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Services to be provided include, but are not limited to: (1.) Provide technical support for the AFPSL. (2.) Inspect, calibrate, repair, etc. Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment. (3.) Develop, modify, edit, reproduce, store, and distribute 33K series Technical Orders. (4.) Operate & maintain an existing technical order/publication library. A Draft Requirements Description and Contractor Capability Survey are available on the web at http://www.robins.af.mil/smallbusiness/metinst.htm. Participation in this survey may not necessarily result in your company being able to participate in the solicitation due to level of security clearances and other factors. This notice does not constitute an invitation for bid or request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements may be advantageous. Information relative to the Small Business Administration Final Rule concerning waiver of the affiliation rule for small business joint venture and teaming arrangements is contained at the above web-site. Responses to this survey are due prior to close of business Wednesday, 20 Sep 00. If additional information is needed, contact Tom Robertson at 912-926-6726. Posted 08/23/00 (W-SN489345). (0236)

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