Phillips Laboratory/PKWA, Directorate of Contracting, Advanced Weapons & Survivability Division, 2251 Maxwell Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5772

A -- HIGH POWER MICROWAVE (HPM) SUPPRESSION OF ENEMY AIR DEFENSES (SEAD) TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION SOL F29601-95-R-0015 POC Maria E. Chavez, Contract Specialist, 505/846-6878. The Phillips Laboratory Electromagnetic Applications Division is seeking a contractor to perform R&D to design, fabricate, and demonstrate technology for an HPM SEAD brass board. The application of HPM technology to the SEAD mission involves burning out the sensitive electronic components of air defense systems using microwave energy. Effects experiments are being conducted to determine the required HPM pulse parameters to define the required source characteristics. Preliminary concept studies are being accomplished in the areas of pulse power generation, radio frequency extraction, antenna design, and component integration to tie all of the elements together. This technical effort further develops government HPM source technology research. The contractor shall conduct design studies to define the design goals, then use government furnished information on source technology to design and fabricate brass board hardware for a technology demonstration. Interested contractors need to have capabilities in applying the systems engineering process to the design and fabrication of high power microwave sources, pulse power, and antennas, as well as appropriate facilities for the design, fabrication, and demonstration of the HPM SEAD brass board. End products will include periodic program plans and progress reports, financial status report, conference agendas and minutes, design drawings and associated design documentation, technology demonstration plans, and delivery of the HPM SEAD brass boards. Foreign firms should be aware that restrictions apply which preclude participation in this acquisition. SECRET security clearance is required. Handling of Classified Information will be in accordance with AFI 31-401, Managing the Information Security Program and DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation. The release of the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is anticipated for release the week of 12 Jun 95. If you have submitted a Statement of Capability and or provided the information as instructed on the Source Sought Synopsis published on 12 Apr 95 you do no have to resubmit this information. A cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) type of contract (2 year basic and 3 year option) is anticipated. A page limitation on any resulting cost and technical proposals will be imposed in the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about 5 Jul 95. The preparation of proposals or performance of this contract will require access to military critical technical data, dissemination of which is controlled under the Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq., or Executive Order 12470 et seq. Only those contractors who are on the Certified Contractors Access List (CCAL) may receive such information. Request DD Form 2345 certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Creek, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-3412 (1-800-352-3572) as soon as possible. Dissemination of export controlled information must be according to the provisions of DoD directives 5230.24 and 5230.25 and AFI 61-204. Submission of a copy of the certified DD Form 2345 and the company's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code will place responders on the bidders list to receive the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) and the Request for Proposal (RFP) and any subsequent documents. All classified documents will be mailed to the address identified in block 3b of the DD Form 2345. An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Before contacting the ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the Contracting Officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Bruce Grunsten in the Directorate of Contracting at 505-846-8273, or at 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5772. 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. For contract questions contact Maria Chavez at 505-846-6878 or for technical questions call Captain Richard Miller at 505-846-0697. (0156)

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