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Pre-solicitation Synopsis for KC-46A MDF Development

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The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Basic Ordering Agreement # FA8059-12-G-0001. The contract involves essential engineering, research, and development services to support the KC-46A Tanker Defensive System, specifically focusing on creating multiple operational Mission Data Files (MDFs) for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center’s December 2016 testing. Work will include parametric analysis of intelligence data to design and build ALR-69A MDFs for KC-46A testing and related programs, with deliverables including MDFs, reports, design documents, and findings from the completed tests. The contract will be issued as a cost reimbursable sole source order managed by the 763d Specialized Contracting Squadron, with a period of performance that includes a base year from August 1, 2016, to July 31, 2017, plus two twelve-month option periods extending through July 31, 2019. The place of performance is Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and the contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Solicitation packages are not available as this is not a competitive action, and all dates provided are tentative and subject to change. Point of contact information is provided for further inquiries regarding the requirement.

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Sole source contract to MERC for KC-46A MDFs, supporting Air Force testing, cost reimbursable.

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Department Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess

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541330 - Engineering Services

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Warner Robins AFB, GA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA
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This is a synopsis of proposed contract action in accordance with FAR 5.201(b)(1)(i). The Government plans to solicit and make an award for this requirement to only one source, Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC 253(c)(1) utilizing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) # FA8059-12-G-0001. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Solicitation packages are not available. Requirement includes essential engineering, research, and development for the KC-46A Tanker Defensive System. Research and development will provide multiple operational Mission Data Files (MDFs) for the December 2016 Air Force Operation and Test Center (AFOTC) Operational Test and Evaluation. The required services and product deliverables (classified and unclassified) require parametric analysis of intelligence data for designing and building ALR-69A MDFs for the KC-46A test and follow-on programs. Deliverables will include the MDFs, Mission Data tool reports, design documents and reports and findings from test completion. The Department of the Air Force, 763d Specialized Contracting Squadron (763 SCONS/PKC) intends to issue a Cost Reimbursable sole source order to MERC. Period of Performance includes a base period and two 12-month option periods. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The planned period of performance is as follows: Base Period (1 Aug 16 - 31 Jul 17) Option Period 1 (1 Aug 17 - 31 Jul 18) Option Period 2 (1 Aug 18 - 31 Jul 19) Please note that all dates listed in this synopsis are tentative and are subject to change.

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