A -- PREDATOR UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE (UAV)/HELLFIRE OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY DEMONSTRATION

Notice Date

February 15, 2001

Contracting Office

2640 Loop Rd West Rm 213 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7106

ZIP Code

45433-7106

Solicitation Number

F33657-98-G-3110-0030

Response Due

March 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Rhonda D. Matlock,(937) 255-5774

E-Mail Address

rhonda.matlock@wpafb.af.mil (rhonda.matlock@wpafb.af.mil)

Description

Background "The Contracting Division of the ASC Reconnaissance Systems Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), Ohio intends to issue a solicitation to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI) of San Diego CA to perform an operational feasibility demonstration effort to reduce risks associated with the integration of the Hellfire Missile on the Predator Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). This three month effort will test the Predator UAV in various operationally representative mission scenarios. The contract award to GA-ASI will cite FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, as its authority and be supported by an approved justification and approval in which GA-ASI is specified as the sole source for this requirement. This document is in the approval process. This program will be executed on an order under a Basic Ordering Agreement currently in place with GA-ASI. It is planned that a cost type delivery order will be issued on or about 01 Apr 01. This demonstration effort will consist of technical reviews, ground testing and flight testing. This announcement is not a request for a proposal and should not be construed as a commitment by the government to award a contract. Subcontracting opportunities may be addressed to Ms. Cyndra Kemper for GA-ASI, 16761 Via Del Campo Court, San Diego, CA 92i27-1713 or by telephoning (858) 455-2668. All responses will be fully considered. The government must receive all responses within 15 days of publication of this notice. 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 a potential offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her 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 the use of the Ombudsman. ASC's Ombudsman is Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SY, Bldg 572, 1790 10th Street, Rm 102.01, Wright -Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630. Potential offerors are invited to contact Mr. Plaisted with serious concerns only at ((37) 255-9095, or e-mail a stephen.plaisted@wpafb.af.mil. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Interested firms should submit their capabilities package and any routine communications concerning this acquisition to Ms. Rhonda Matlock, Contracting Officer, ASC/ RAKBS, Room 213, 2640 Loop Road West, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7106, (937) 255-5774, FAX (937) 656-7096. For technical issues, contact Maj Raymond Pry, (937) 255-2800. "

Web Link

HELLFIRE-PH2-Predator Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)/Hellfire (http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/HELLFIRE-PH2/HELLFIRE-PH2.asp)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010220/ASOL010.HTM (D-046 SN50D7X9)