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A -- ORDNANCE PACKAGE EVALUATION CODE IMPROVEMENTS SOL MNK-95-0038 POC CONTACT LORNA TEDDER, CONTRACTING OFFICER, (904) 882-4296, Ext 3399. Research and development sources are sought to design, develop and implement modifications to the existing Ordnance Package Evaluation Code (OPEC) computer program, (C) copyright 1994 PMC, Inc. OPEC is a personal computer based program used to estimate the effectiveness of air-to-air missiles in destroying aerial targets. The modifications will consist of designing and implementing figures of merit which measure the overkill potential of an air-to-air missile ordnance package, designing and implementing an improved procedure for tabulating target direct hit, blast and fragment kills at the component level, designing and implementing an improved screen menu system for entering analysis conditions data and lastly, implementing the FATEPEN2 fragment penetrations equations. Prospective sources should provide evidence of their experience in the form of the successful completion of similar contracts, technical reports, journal publications, and presentations at technical meetings. Prospective sources should provide evidence of their capability to perform software changes to aircraft vulnerability related computer programs. It is anticipated that the period of performance will be 9 months. Firms having applicable interest, capability and background should submit particulars in accordance with Numbered Note 25 to WL/MNK, Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, Attn: Lorna Tedder. Firms will be evaluated on their experience, personnel, and facilities. Responses to this synopsis must be received within 15 days from date of publication. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. After statements of compatibility have been screened, a solicitation will be issued to those prospective sources who, in the sole judgment of the purchasing activity, have the potential of successfully fulfilling the requirements of the planned contract. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and FAR 52.219-2, respectively. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. This requirement may be pursued sole source if the Air Force determines that only one source is capable of satisfying the requirements. The Government anticipates that Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures (RDSCP) apply to this acquisition in accordance with DFARS 235.70. A standard request for proposal (RFP) will not be issued. The complete solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily and proposals will be due 30 days after issuance of solicitation. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC Eglins Ombudsman, Colonel Timothy R. Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Kevin McArdle, ASC/XREWA, Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, (904) 882-9585. For contractual information contact Lorna Tedder, WL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337 Eglin AFB FL 32542-5320, (904) 882-4296, extension 3399. (0223)

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