JPF FZU-63 Integration with LWIP

The AFLCMC/EBDZ, Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF) Program Office, plans to award a sole source contract for the engineering and FZU-63 fuze initiator support required to integrate the JPF FZU-63 with the advanced 2000 pound Legacy Warhead Improvement Program (LWIP) and any FZU-63 modifications which may be necessary to Kaman Precision Products, Inc. (KPPI), 6655 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32807-5200, on or before 31 August 2013. The effort will consist of engineering and qualification support and design analysis of any proposed solutions to the modified BLU-109 in regards to the FZU-63 and associated wiring and delivery of up to twenty-six (26) modified fuze initiators required for prototype, testing, and certification. Schedule requirements include prototype delivery by February 2014, flight testing in May 2014, and certification and low rate initial production (LRIP) decision in July 2015. The Government believes KPPI is currently the only responsible source for FMU-152A/B production. KPPI is currently the only contractor that has completed the design qualification and testing necessary to provide the Air Force with FZU technical support. The FMU-152A/B is a cockpit-selectable bomb fuze employed in MK-80 series warheads (both guided and unguided variations), and both the 2000lb and 5000lb series Penetrator warheads. The FMU-152A/B fuze system consists of the fuze, the FZU-63/B fuze initiator, a closure ring, and power cable. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this contract with only one source under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). Interested parties must submit statements of capability (SOC) or a capabilities package addressing the following: (1) Demonstrated technical knowledge of the Joint Programmable Fuze (FMU-152A/B) requirements for operational performance, interface requirements for JDAM and other guided munitions/general purpose bombs, interface requirements for required US and Allied aircraft, and system safety requirements; (2) Adequate production facilities and production capabilities to produce and assemble the fuze initiator FZU-63/B and power cable, and produce or acquire associated sub-tier components; (3) Ability to perform acceptance and other required tests of fuze initiators in accordance with Contractor-developed and Government-approved plans; and (4) Ability to deliver fuze initiators on schedule. Responders to this synopsis will not be provided the results of the Government evaluation of their qualifying package. Responses to this synopsis must be submitted for receipt by the Government within 45 days of the publication date of this synopsis and must state whether the potential source is a small business concern IAW FAR 52.219-1. The NAIC Code/Size Standard is 332993/1,500 employees. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting Statements of Capability to provide engineering and FZU-63 fuze initiator support and produce and deliver up to twenty-six (26) modified fuze initiators. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, all statements of capability received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns of offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program manager or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall 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 routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the Contracting points of contact identified above. The Ombudsman is Col Deborah Cafarelli, AFLCMC/EN, 102 West D Avenue, Building 11, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5495, phone number (850) 883-3701, DSN 875-3701. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. Interested sources should respond to either Ms. Trisha Brinton, Contract Specialist, 850-883-1248, Trisha.Brinton@eglin.af.mil or Mr. Edward Miller, 850-883-0263, Edward.Miller@eglin.af.mil. Collect calls will not be accepted.