WR-ALC/LYK, 380 2nd St Ste 104, Robins Air Force Base GA 31098-1638

J -- F-15 RADAR AVIONICS DEPOT TEST STATION (RADTS) SOL F09603-99-R-82994 POC Franklin Holland, 912-926-7430 (fax 912-926-7530) WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP and other, http://pkec.robins.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail., fholland@pk.robins.af.mil. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire an affordable and supportable automatic/semi-automatic test capability for selected modules/subassemblies in the F-15 APG-63 and APG-70 Radar. The capability will consist of a fully integrated hardware/software solution. This test capability is currently provided by six F-15 UG2600MM01 IF-Video/Microwave Avionics Depot Test Stations (IFVM) and three F-15 AN/APM-467 Radar Module Test Sets (RMTS). The IFVM and RMTS utilize approximately 36 Test Program Sets (TPSs) for the repair of 73 shop replaceable units. The acquisition is anticipated to be a five-year contract. A Statement of Objectives (SOO) and performance specification will be used to express the Government's requirement. The WR-ALC Directorate of Contracting Acquisition Opportunities Home Page at http://pkec.robins.af.mil will be used to furnish information to interested parties during this procurement. At the Acquisition Opportunities Home Page, click on the link "View Current Requests for Proposals". From this page, click on the link "Requests for Proposals -- Competitive". On the resulting page, click on the link for RFP F09603-99-R-82994. This acquisition will be designated as "F-15 RADTS". Interested offerors are encouraged to review this site regularly for updates beginning 10 June 99. The approximate issue date of the RFP will be 01 July 99; paper copies of the solicitation will not be released. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. A security clearance (SECRET) will be required of all offerors. All potential offerors should contact the Contracting Officer identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, regarding this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the Contracting Officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracing officer, but to communicateserious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 to obtain portions of the solicitation that are subject to export control. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, Attn: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battlecreek MI 49017-3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 days of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this synopsis contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources. SEE NOTES 1, 8, 9, and 12. SIC Code 3825 applies. Posted 06/02/99 (W-SN338180). (0153)

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