14 -- Procurement of Prototype FZU-55 and Associated Power Cables to Support JDAM Mark 82 Flight Tests

The Precision Strike System Program Office (WMG), Contracting Directorate (WMGK), Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB, Florida is contemplating a sole source solicitation to Dayron Corporation, 6655 East Colonial Drive, Orland, Florida 32807 for a limited additional quantity of FZU-55A/Bs and associated cabling to support JDAM Mark 82 Tests. Previous synopsis was posted on 6 February 2002. For further information on this synopsis concerning technical questions, contact Mr Roy Suarez, 850-882-9514 ext. 2237. Contractual questions should be addressed to Ms Ouida Winters, Contracting Officer, 850-882-9514 ext. 2007. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear 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 shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather to the Contracting Officer or the Program manager previously identified. For any other concerns, interested parties may contact the AAC Ombudsman, Dr. Mario J. Caluda at email: caluda@eglin.af.mil.