Warner Robins ALC, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (WR-ALC/BC), Source Development Section, Attn: Tom Robertson (95A14), 180 Page Rd, Robins AFB GA 31098-1600

12 -- DEVELOP, FABRICATE, AND PRODUCE A REPLACEMENT STATE-OF-THE-ART STEERABLE AIRBORNE TELEVISION CAMERA, AN/AVQ-22, B-52 AIRCRAFT Contact Tom Robertson (95A14), Source Development Analyst, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1600, 912-926-6726. This is NOT a presolicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a MARKET SURVEY to identify potential sources for the development, fabrication, and production of a replacement state-of-the-art airborne Steerable Television Camera (STV) Conversion Kit as a preferred spare to replace the AN/ALQ-22 STV of the electrical-optical viewing system on the B-52 Aircraft. The replacement camera, pseudo NSN 1280-BC-111-2222, shall have the capability of optically providing both a wide angle field of view and a narrow angle field of view as selected from an external source. Each camera will consist of an image sensor, optics, and a digital image processor unit which must meet the dimension requirements of the current AN/AVQ-22 to be a true form fit and function replacement. Delivery of six (6) STV cameras, which are to be tested and proven to be qualified for operational use on the B-52 is required. Assorted spare parts, a level III data package, and full system specifications will be delivered as part of this program. Priced production options, which may be implemented upon successful qualification and flight testing, will be included. The period of performance will be approximately 36 months to complete full qualification testing, reliability and maintainability testing, and flight testing. Interested contractors will require a security level of ``Secret''. It is estimated that the program will begin in the 2nd quarter of calendar year 1996. A formal solicitation does not exist at this time. This survey is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. WR-ALC anticipates a competitive acquisition using government furnished specification, statement of work, etc. Potential sources interested in participating in this survey must provide a written response that includes: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Size of Business pursuant to SIC 3812, Level of Security Clearance, Statement of Domestic or Foreign Ownership, a copy of your DD Form 2345 - Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, and documentation showing capabilities and experience (brochures, literature, contractual histories, etc.). Contractors may obtain a DD Form 2345 certification by contracting Defense Logistics Service Center, at 1-800-352-3572. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined and release of information will be determined at the time of solicitation. Capability and experience documentation must include discussion of your company's experience in the following area: 1) Your Company's experience in the design and construction of Airborne Steerable Television Cameras. 2) Your company's capability to manufacture state-of-the-art CCD camera systems. Failure to provide all requested information may result in your company not being placed on the initial source list when/if a requirement generates. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Questions or responses to this Market Survey should be addressed to: Tom Robertson (95A14), 180 Page Rd. Robins AFB GA 31098-1600, Phone: 912-926-6726. All responses must be received no later than twenty (20) days from the date of this publication. The approximate issue respose date will be 18 Aug 95. (226)

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