Engineering/Technical Service for the SMIC

Engineering/Technical Service for the Strategic Missile Integration Complex (SMIC) in support of the Minuteman Weapon Systems at Hill Air Force Base, Utah Description This announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for purposes of conducting market research. The Government intends to establish a continuous engineering/technical service contract for the Strategic Missile Integration Complex (SMIC) in support of the Minuteman Weapon Systems at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Air Force is in the process of preparing a Justification and Approval document to gain the required approval to issue a sole source request for proposal to The Boeing Company. For all test equipment at the SMIC, the contractor shall provide system level sustainment engineering, maintenance, and, upon request, operate the test equipment (e.g. Squadron Data Simulator (SDS), Missile Guidance Set (MGS), Guidance & Control Laboratory Test Stand (GCLTS), Ground Test Signal Conditioner (GTSC), SMIC Data Acquisition System (SMIC DAS), Test Buffer Unit (TBU), Site Monitoring System, fully operational Minuteman Launch Facilities (LF) with ground test missiles, fully operational Minuteman Launch Control Centers (LCC), Airborne Launch Control Center (ALCC) ground test station, and Wing Code Processor). The contractor will conduct testing, develop test plans, test directives, and standard operating procedures, design and/or develop upgrades to test stands, fabricate test fixtures, perform repair and troubleshooting as needed, perform and document data analysis, and provide other support (contractor acquired property, configuration management, hazardous waste management, MILSTRIP, commercial of the shelf purchasing and licensing, etc.) as required in fulfillment of this contract. Statutory authority is 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Boeing Company is the only currently qualified source for the engineering/technical services identified hereunder. Boeing has the intimate knowledge of the ICBM weapon system, classified and unclassified ICBM specification requirements, and SMIC unique test equipment and methods. Subject to the Government's consideration, a viable source, not already qualified to provide the requisite services, should submit a concise and program specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that they have (1) the necessary knowledge and understanding of the requirements; 2) facilities and employees with satisfactory qualifications; and appropriate management, and engineering experience with the ICBM and/or similar ICBM program to be able to conduct the engineering/technical services requirement without technical, schedule or cost risk. In addition, any viable sources, not currently qualified, will conduct a demonstration of capability prior to award of contract. The response shall describe the potential offeror's qualifications in the following areas: (1) ICBM Programs. Describe current and past Minuteman programs conducted by the potential offeror and relevance to the services described herein. Describe knowledge of and experience with ICBM system level testing utilizing Squadron Data Simulator (SDS), Missile Guidance Set (MGS), Guidance & Control Laboratory Test Stand (GCLTS), Ground Test Signal Conditioner (GTSC), SMIC Data Acquisition System (SMIC DAS), Test Buffer Unit (TBU), Site Monitoring System, fully operational Minuteman Launch Facilities (LF) with ground test missiles, fully operational Minuteman Launch Control Centers (LCC), Airborne Launch Control Center (ALCC) ground test station, and Wing Code Processor. (2) Management System. Describe the management approach to be employed on the program. (3) Personnel Experience. Describe the qualifications of personnel projected to work on this program. Management, engineering, and technical personnel should have experience on ICBM and /or similar program, including the details of those programs/contracts worked. (4) Facilities. Describe those facilities to be proved to the contractor's personnel to encourage optimum performance on the required tasks. (5) Demonstration of Capability. Describe the plan (and schedule), prior to contract award, that demonstrates the potential offeror's capability to perform all tasks required. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Air Force will not pay for either the effort or the associated costs to respond, or for any information provided. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted by 10 March 2011 to AFNWC/PKMA, ATTN: Kirk Dean, 6014 Dogwood Ave, Bldg 1258 Room 25, Hill AFB UT 84056-5816, or kirk.dean@hill.af.mil. No phone or FAX requests will be accepted.