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18 -- UNIFIED PAYLOAD INTEGRATION FOLLOW ON CONTRACT FOR THE LAUNCH PROGRAMS OFFICE SOL FO4701-97-R-0005 POC Contact for contractual issues is Capt David Raper, (310)363-1193 or Capt Blaine Escoe, (310)363-3795. Contact for technical issues is Lt Richard Day, (310)363-3437. The Contracting Oficer is Mr. Raymond Gallagher, (310)363-5642 This effort, entitled the Unified Payload Integration Follow-on Contract (UPIFC), is a continuation of the work performed by Lockheed Martin Astronautics since 1992 under the Titan Unified Payload Integration Contract, F04701-92-C-0028. The UPIFC is for the integration of various DOD and NASA satellite vehicles with the Titan launch vehicle system for launches at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), FL and Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), CA. The estimated period of performance is 1 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 03 followed by two one-year options. The type of contract contemplated is a cost reimbursement type effort. Approximately 7 Titan II and 22 Titan IV launches will be integrated over the life of the contract. In addition to the above named launches, there also exists the possibility of Atlas integration efforts. Integration tasks include the following: systems engineering and analysis; management and support; interface design and verification; hardware and software design; mission unique space vehicle processing support; development hardware build and mission unique qualification testing; verification and validation; mission assurance teaming; mission studies; and fabrication and installation of mission unique flight hardware required for payloads to be launched on the Titan launch system. The Launch Programs Office plans to use a total system program responsibility (TSPR) clause in the UPIFC. Under the TSPR clause, the contractor assumes TSPR for the Titan II, Titan IV and possibly Atlas launch vehicles, to include responsibility for effective technical, cost, and schedule management and implementation of all program requirements as set forth in all Titan interdependent contracts. This requires successful performance and management of all program elements. In addition to meeting the TSPR provisions, interested parties must be able to meet the following requirements: (1) demonstrated ability to integrate spacecraft to launch vehicles; (2) demonstrated understanding of classified spacecraft requirements; (3) detailed understanding of Titan II, Titan IV and possibly Atlas interfaces and systems; (4) ability to obtain a Top Secret facility clearance prior to contract start date; (5) ability to interface with Lockheed Martin Astronautics' engineering/drawing system; and (6) ability to begin contract performance no later than 1 Oct 97 without disruption of existing integration efforts or impact to launch schedules. Interested sources may submit a statement of capabilities (SOC) for evaluation purposes within ten days of publication of this synopsis. The SOC must include a plan to comply with the TSPR clause of the UPIFC. The Government will not recognize any costs associated with the submission of the SOC. The Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP) for the UPIFC is anticipated for release on or about 21 Mar 97. 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 personnel. 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. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Leslie Bordelon at (310) 363- 3818. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. When requested, all responsible sources may submit a bid proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication and does not constitute a request for proposals. SOC submittals or written questions should be sent to Mr. Raymond Gallagher, Procuring Contracting Officer, CLKI, 180 Skynet Street, Suite 1508, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245-4690. See Note 26. (0054)

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