IDIQ - Life Cycle Support of the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II Weapon System

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) - The Air Armament Center, Miniature Munitions Division (EBM), Small Diameter Bomb II Program Office (EBMK) intends to solicit and award a seven (7) year from time of award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) sole source contract and/or separate contract(s) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to Raytheon Company Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. It is anticipated that the new contract will be awarded on or before July 2011. The Air Force, AAC/EBM (Miniature Munitions Division) requires lifecycle support of the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II weapon system. This lifecycle support includes, but is not limited to, all efforts related to SDB II and SDB II variants in various support efforts for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) integration, sustainment, testing, training, upgrades and software updates. In addition, studies and analysis related to current and future expansion of system performance, simulations, modeling, test hardware, technical support, aircraft integration activities, and procurement of all associated test hardware to support the activities and repair of non-warranted assets will be procured using this contract vehicle. In addition, technical support for the SDB II system provides for engineering, management fielding and logistical tasks required to ensure technical baselines remain current and effective and that future growth requirements remain feasible. An IDIQ contract is anticipated, which may utilize fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive, labor hours and time and material contract types. As stated above, it is estimated that the total base contract period of performance will be for seven (7) years from time of award. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate for supplies and professional technical services with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a), interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement within the response date specified above in order to be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Raytheon Company Missile Systems invites small business participants by Logging on to www.Raytheon.com/connections, scroll down and click on "Raytheon Supplier Diversity." On the left hand side of the page, click on "Potential Supplier Registration." In the center of the next page, clock on "Register Now" and enter all the required information. The Air Armament Center has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to 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 will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer identified. For any other concerns, interested parties may contact the following Air Armament Center Ombudsman: Col David A. Harris AAC/CV 101 West D Avenue, Suite 116 Eglin AFB FL 32542-5495 (850) 882-5422.