ASC/YDK, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7238

16 -- B-1B CONVENTIONAL MISSION UPGRADE PROGRAM POC Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Z. Gillespie, (513) 255-5024/5425. This CBD announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis. The B-1B Systems Program Office (SPO), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), is planning production for modification kits to the B-1B and conversion kits for its multi-purpose rotary launcher (MPRL) to enhance its conventional combat capabilities. The modification kit for the aircraft is to add Global Positioning System (GPS) and anti-jam radio capabilities to the B-1B. The MPRL kits are to convert the launchers to a MIL-STD 1760 configuration and to allow the carriage of the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) weapon. The Air Force is anticipating awarding a contract (Phase IIC) in the 4th quarter of FY97 for the aircraft kits and an option for the MPRL kits starting 4th quarter FY98. The contractor will be required to provide 94 aircraft modification kits and 123 MPRL conversion kits to include: (1) adapting (if required) the kitproofed and verified designs for full-rate production, (2) procuring materials, setting up a production line and producing/procuring the necessary hardware for the required delivery dates, starting 2nd quarter of FY99 for the aircraft kits and 2nd quarter FY00 for the MPRL kits, (3) modifying, fabricating or procuring the required support equipment and initial spares for the modified aircraft and converted MPRL. This must support Required Assets Available (RAA) dates of 1st quarter FY00 for the modified aircraft and 3rd quarter FY00 for the converted MPRL. Contractors interested in this effort must submit the following information to the Government for evaluation. Responses should be concise and program specific with special emphasis on B-1B related experience and qualifications and include: (1) description of experience in integration, specifically in integrating Group A and B hardware from both contractor and government sources into installation kits, (2) description of facilities/assets currently available to accomplish the manufacturing of machine parts and cabling, (3) list the qualifications and B-1B experience of lead management, engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel projected to work on this program, (4) description of your experience with subcontractor/vendor selection and management systems planned to be used, (5) indication of large or small business in relation to SIC code 3812, size standard 750 employees, and (6) indication of the level and types of B-1B technical data is available, analytical tools and supporting data bases for those tools required to redesign (if required), fabricate and assemble for this production effort. Although current B-1B and MPRL data is available, specifications and drawings for the aircraft modification and MPRL conversion are not available. Notwithstanding the availability of data, the contractor would be responsible for the integration of this hardware into modification/conversion kits. Contractors shall address their plan for acquiring those resources and capabilities not currently in-house to meet the indicated delivery dates. An Ombudsman has been established for this announcement. 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 concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Michael J. Corcoran, ASC/IG, Bldg 14, 1865 Fourth St Ste 12, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7126, DSN: 785-0600, COM: (513)255-0600, E-MAIL: corcormj@asc.wpafb.af.mil with serious concerns only. Routine communication should be directed to Ms Elizabeth Z. Gillespie, ASC/YDK, WPAFB OH 45433, DSN: 785-5024, COM: (513) 255-5024. (0030)

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