Engineering/Technical Services for LMTF

Engineering/Technical Service for the Little Mountain Test Facility in support of the Minuteman Weapon Systems at Little Mountain, 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 Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) in support of the Minuteman Weapon Systems at Little Mountain, 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. The contractor shall operate and maintain all test equipment at LMTF (Linear Accelerators, Flash X-Rays, Electromagnetic Effects-EMI/EMP/EMC/EMS, Shock and Vibration-triaxial and single axis shakers, shock impulse, acoustic vibration, explosive shock, nuclear shock, centrifuge, data acquisition---Minuteman ICBM guidance system monitoring and diagnostic systems such as GMSCTS, SIMDAS, and GDAS), conduct testing, develop test plans and directives, design upgrades to test stands, fabricate test fixtures and provide other support (contractor acquired property, configuration management, hazardous waste management, MILSTRIP, etc) as required in fulfillment of this contract. Statutory authority is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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 LMTF has been in operation since 1974 and was contracted to Boeing/Rockwell who developed many of the ICBM weapon system components, much of the support equipment and the current LMTF unique test stands. Boeing has the intimate knowledge of the ICBM weapon system, classified and unclassified ICBM specification requirements, and unique test equipment and methods. Subject to the Government's consideration, a viable source, not already identified 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 Nuclear Hardness Test Criteria for Shock & Vibration, Electromagnetic Pulse, and Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Compatibility Interference, Flash X-Ray (LFXR/SFXR), . (2) Management System. Describe the management approach to be employed for the operations and maintenance, safety, quality, and environmental management programs of the Little Mountain Test Facility. (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 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. Original Point of Contact Kirk Dean, Contracting Officer, Phone 801-777-5668, Fax null, Email kirk.dean@hill.af.mil