Engineering Services for SIMNET Support

The Government has an existing requirement for an Engineering Services support contract to maintain the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Electronic Warfare and Avionics Division's (AFLCMC/WNY) Simulator Network (SIMNET) and software testing support performed within the Electronic Warfare Avionics Integration Support Facility's (EWAISF) system integration laboratories (SILs) at Robins AFB, Georgia. The SIMNET is a network of Combat Electronic Environment simulators (CEESIM), Real Time infrared/electro-optic (IR/EO) Scene Simulator (RISS), and avionics data simulators (all manufactured by Northrop Grumman, Amherst Systems, Inc. (ASI) of Buffalo, New York) which provides test stimulus to multiple electronic combat (EC) systems distributed throughout the SILs for testing hardware and software upgrades to EC systems. The SIMNET's simulators provide the test stimulus to multiple EC systems distributed throughout the SILs. The purpose of this engineering services support contract is to maintain the SIMNET's current operational capabilities, integrate additional simulators into the SIMNET and provide test stimulus, troubleshooting, and software block cycle support during normal and emergency reprogramming operations. The required support will consist of test equipment, maintenance support (supplies, spares, etc.), software test operations support, threat library/database maintenance and management support, and program and data management support. This is a notice to issue a contract (basic with one (1) option) to acquire Engineering Services to support the SIMNET. The proposed contract action is to obtain services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Amherst Systems, Inc. CAGE 1L4J7, under authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Information received will be evaluated and considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. Foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. Solicitation is expected to be released on or around 24 July 2013, with a response due 30 days after issuance of a solicitation. Award is expected to be issued on or around 17 Sept 2013. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. The RFP will NOT be posted at www/fedbizopps.gov. If you desire a copy (NO TECHINCAL DATA AVAILBALE), your emailed request must be submitted to rex.shearin@robins.af.mil. No telephone requests will be accepted.