A -- TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT FOR SENSOR RESEARCH

Notice Date

April 24, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL -- PL "Space Vehicles Directorate", 2251 Maxwell Ave, Kirtland AFB, NM, 87177

ZIP Code

87177

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-F29601-97-D-0144

Response Due

May 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Nancy Brunson, Contracting Officer, Phone 505 846 6188, Fax 505 846 6022, Email Nancy.Brunson@Kirtland.af.mil

E-Mail Address

Nancy Brunson (Nancy.Brunson@Kirtland.af.mil)

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Contracting Directorate, on behalf of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate/VSSS, Kirtland AFB NM, intends to award a sole source modification in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) to SAIC (formerly Maxwell Technologies, Inc), contract F29601-97-D-0144 for several on-going efforts. The contemplated effort is for approximately 6,300 additional hours. The Government must increase the contract value so that the necessary effort can continue until the follow-on contract is awarded. BACKGROUND: The current contract is to explore and develop technology for space sensors across the electromagnetic spectrum to include all infrared, ultraviolet, and visible wavelengths and detector, multiplexer, and signal processor elements individually, as hybrid assemblies, or as monolithic structures. The contractor must have the experience and capability to evaluate technologies to include infrared and visible space focal plane arrays, space-based radar components, space electronics, and space radiation and environmental effects. The contract includes several continuing task orders, such as Transmit/Receive Antenna Module Development, Test, and Analysis. OBJECTIVE: A contract modification will be awarded to SAIC (formerly Maxwell Technologies, Inc) provided other sources cannot provide the services at more favorable terms. Respondents are required to provide a statement of capability concerning their ability to begin performance immediately upon contract award (approximately 8 Jun 01) to meet program targets and schedules in order for the project officer to make a determination that the requirements can be met. The statement of capability shall contain specific information addressing the following areas: (1) Experience: An outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed relevant to the subject effort. (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientific, engineering, and program management personnel who might be assigned to work in areas of the subject effort. (3) Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform the technical areas under consideration. Statements of capability are limited to fifteen pages including program plan, resumes, attachments, diagrams, etc. Any responses not addressing all requirements will be rejected. Submit statements of capability to Nancy Brunson, AFRL Det 8/PKVS, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773, no later than 4:00 pm MDT, fifteen calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all statements of capability received within fifteen calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis. The determination of the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor. Firms responding are to indicate whether they are or are not a small business, a small disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, a historically black college or university, a minority institution, an 8(a) certified firm, an intra-government organization, a large business, or an educational/nonprofit organization. To be considered a Small Business, the following applies: NAICS code 541710, Size Standard 1000 employees. An Ombudsman has been appointed to mediate concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. The Ombudsman does not participate in proposal evaluation or contractor selection. The Ombudsman can work with responsible acquisition officials to respond to concerns, but will not detract from the authorities of the Project Manager or Contracting Officer. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain the confidentiality of sources. The Ombudsman at Phillips Research Site is Mr. Eugene C. DeWall, Director of Contracting, Det 8 AFRL/PK, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773; (505) 846-4979. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first refer contracting concerns to the Contracting Officer, Nancy Brunson at (505) 846-6188, or refer technical concerns to the Project Manager, Frank Roush at (505) 853-3246. Please direct any questions about this synopsis to Nancy Brunson at (505) 846-6188 or e-mail Nancy.Brunson@Kirtland.af.mil. See Numbered Notes 25 and 26.

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