A -- Integrated Aircrew Ensemble

THIS IS A FORMAL PRESOLICITIATION NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.204. The 77th Aeronautical Systems Group, 77 AESG/PSK, Brooks City-Base, Texas, in support of the 648th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (AESS), intends to solicit and award up to three 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside Fixed Price Incentive (FPI) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts for System Development & Demonstration of an Integrated Aircrew Ensemble (IAE). Production Options will be included in each contract, and will be exercised with a single SDD contractor after a downselect between successful SDD contractors. The objective of the IAE project is to replace the current aircrew flight ensemble of multi-layered garments with a fully integrated and configurable system, using as few layers as possible, which provides the following core capabilities (in priority order): Acceleration Protection (G-tolerance and Endurance), System Integration, Heat/Flame Protection, Ballistic Protection, Cold Water Immersion Protection, Flotation, Altitude Protection, Chemical Biological (CB) Protection, Bladder Relief, Emergency Egress, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Compatibility, and Thermal Protection (hot/cold weather). Requirements will be provided in a Government Performance Specification, Draft Statement of Work, Contractor Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and final solicitation upon release. The application of Full Tradeoff source selection procedures will be utilized pursuant to AFFARS 5315.3 in the best value determination. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be released on or about 05 July 2007. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541710 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This size standard applies for the establishment of eligibility as a small business. Foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level, as foreign entities are considered other than small. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY (CCR) PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANY AWARD. IN ADDITION, OFFERORS MUST ESTABLISH AN ACCOUNT IN THE FEDTEDS SYSTEM, WHERE THE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON RELEASE OF THE SOLICITATION. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at +1 (555) 000-0000. Information concerning FedTeDS registration can be obtained from the website at http://www.fedteds.gov. Any concerns regarding this acquisition may be directed to the Contracting Officer. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. If your concerns are not satisfied by the Contracting Officer, interested parties are invited to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Edward Noack at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail contact@example.gov. Collect calls will not be accepted. The Contracting Officer is Mr. Richard Williams, 77AESG/PSK, 7980 Lindbergh Landing, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235-5119, +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail contact@example.gov. Collect calls will not be accepted.