58 -- C-32 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE

Notice Date

October 23, 2001

Contracting Office

ASC/GRC BLDG #558 2590 Loop Road West Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7142, 45433-7142

ZIP Code

45433-7142

Solicitation Number

C32COMM

Response Due

October 29, 2001

Point of Contact

Joseph C. Leising,(937) 656-9513

E-Mail Address

joseph.leising@wpafb.af.mil (joseph.leising@wpafb.af.mil)

Description

C32COMM-C-32 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE The US Air Force, Aeronautical System Center intends to acquire on a sole-source basis, under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, an upgrade to the existing mission communications system (MCS) on four C-32 aircraft. The Boeing Company; Military Aircraft and Missile Systems Group; PO Box 3707, MS 4C-53; Seattle, WA 98124-2207 is the manufacturer of the C-32A and the only Contractor that has the expertise and working knowledge necessary to accomplish this upgrade. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be addressed to Ms. Joan Short at (206) 655-9727 This acquisition is for an upgrade to the C-32A Mission Communication System (MCS). The MCS will provide an integrated communications capability to meet VIP/SAM and Presidential back-up mission requirements. The integration, installation, testing, verification, and subscription support of the system will be included in this acquisition. This communications capability will be acquired in two parts. The first part will equip four C-32A Aircraft with the necessary Group A provisions to accept the Group B components. Part two is a subscription support arrangement for nine years of support, FY03-FY11, for the Group B components. The C-32A must be equipped with a modern communications suite capable of providing globally available secure and non-secure communications that are interoperable and compatible with associated ground, airborne, and space networks. The C-32A MCS will be employed in a ground communications center support role as well as for en-route support. The RFP is expected to be released on or about 30 Oct. 01. Proposals are expected to be received by 14 Nov. 01. ASC/GRC plans to issue an Undefinitized Contractual Action on or about 21 Nov. 01. Mr. Michael Higgins has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations please contact Joseph C. Leising at (937)656-9513. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Higgins can be reached at (937)255-6005. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Joseph C. Leising, Contracting Officer, ASC/GRC, Building 558, 2590 Loop Road West, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7142, (937)656-9513, or e-mail: Joseph.Leising@wpafb.af.mil. See Note 22. ***** C32COMM is an Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) program. The current status is Pre-Solicitation and it is a Category 58 -- Comm., detection, and coherent radiation equip. program.

Web Link

C32COMM-C-32 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE (http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/C32COMM/C32COMM.asp)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011025/58SOL001.HTM (D-296 SN511355)