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14 -- Procurement of Flight Termination System (FTS) Batteries to Support AGM-130 Test Requirements

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F08635-02-M-0128Federal

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This contract involves a sole source procurement with Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC of Joplin, Missouri, under NAICS code 335911, for the acquisition of specific Flight Termination System (FTS) batteries—10 units each of EP-1025 and EP-1005 models. These batteries are essential to support the AGM-130 Weapon System Evaluation Program (WSEP) testing scheduled for fiscal year 2003. Eagle-Picher, as the original designer and currently the only qualified manufacturer with operable production capability, is the exclusive source for these items. The procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, authorizing negotiation with a single source, but interested parties may submit statements of capability if they can demonstrate technical knowledge of the AGM-130 system and its flight termination requirements, have adequate production capabilities to fabricate comparable batteries adhering to safety and flight qualification standards, and can meet the required delivery schedule by February 2003. Submissions will be reviewed based on the responder’s understanding of the AGM-130 and its safety specifications, production capacity, and ability to deliver configured, qualified flight termination system batteries within the outlined timeline. The deadline for statement submissions is 15 days from the notice publication date. The solicitation identifies key government contacts for contracting, technical inquiries, and ombudsman assistance to handle any concerns during proposal preparation confidentially. This effort is specifically aimed at ensuring safe and compliant flight termination hardware for critical weapons system testing at Eglin Air Force Base and the Utah Test and Training Range.

General Info

Sole source purchase of 20 FTS batteries from Eagle-Picher for AGM-130 testing by February 2003.

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335910 - Battery Manufacturing

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PostedJun 19

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Kathy L CorbinContract Specialist

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Statia JJ McNeeseContracting Officer

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Full Description

A sole source procurement is contemplated with Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC in Joplin, Missouri. Corresponding NAICS Code is 335911. Eagle-Picher is the only known qualified source to perform this effort. Procurement of 10 (ten) EP-1025 and 10 (ten) EP-1005 is necessary to support the AGM-130, FY 2003, Weapon System Evaluation Program (WSEP) test requirements. Eagle-Picher designed these batteries and is currently the only known source for operable manufacturing capability. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may submit statements of capability (SOC) demonstrating their ability to: (1) Demonstrate, technical knowledge of the AGM-130 and its? Flight Termination System requirements for safe operation performance that meets the specification requirements dictated by Range Safety at Eglin AFB, FL and Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR); (2) Adequate production facilities and production capabilities to produce and assemble a comparable battery that meets safety requirements and flight qualifications; and (3) Perform production and meet the required delivery schedule of February 2003. Responses will be evaluated based upon knowledge of the aforementioned systems and the capability to deliver, with configuration updates, 10 (ten) pairs of qualified Flight Termination System (FTS) Batteries with the required delivery schedule. The closing date for submission of qualifications is 15 days after date of publication of this notice. Interested sources should contact Ms. Kathy Corbin, AAC/WMGK, 102 West D Avenue, Suite 300, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6808, (850) 882-9514, extension 2242; e-mail: kathy.corbin@eglin.af.mil; fax (850) 882-0877, or Mr. Statia J. McNeese, Contracting Officer at extension 2115 or e-mail: statia.mcneese@eglin.af.mil. For further information on this synopsis concerning technical questions, contact Lt. Shane Olsen at extension 2138 or e-mail: stephen.olsen@eglin.af.mil. An ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates 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. Interested parties are invited to call Dr. Mario Caluda, at e-mail: mario.caluda@eglin.af.mil. See numbered note 26.*****