Technology Development for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and Imaging and Target Support (I&TS)

Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Material Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operation Forces (SOF) Directorate, ISR Sensors and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Division, Contracting Offices, 2530 Loop Road West, Rm 144, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7101, United States. NOTICE TYPE: SOURCES SOUGHT for "Technology Development for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and Imaging and Target Support (I&TS)" SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA8620-12-R-4015 SYNOPSIS: ASC/WIN, Sensors Division, is publishing this sources sought synopsis to identify interested vendors capable of conducting ISR studies and development efforts. A more complete discussion of the areas of interest to the Air Force, and instructions for responding to this synopsis, are provided below. CAUTION: Respondents to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey does NOT guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. A collateral secret facility will be required to execute the tasks anticipated as part of this program. In order to be considered as a source, vendors (to include teaming arrangements and subcontractors) must be certified as an "Authorized Vendor - Export Controlled" via the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) Joint Certification Program. The Authorized Vendor access level requires that the company be certified to receive unclassified technical data disclosing military critical technology with military or space application. Those that are certified to receive export controlled materials are termed "authorized vendors." The DLIS system receives a daily feed of authorized vendors, which determines access based on a vendor's CAGE code/MPIN. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Attached is a document containing the required instructions. In addition, a Contractor Capability Survey is included to allow you to provide your company's capabilities. 2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate and joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. However, interested vendors must be DLIS-certified to be considered for these efforts. 3. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via e-mail to Craig McPherson at Craig.McPherson.ctr@wpafb.af.mil, Andrew Smith at andrew.smith@wpafb.af.mil, and Sally Meyer at sally.meyer@wpafb.af.mil. This is not a Request for Proposal. Submitting capabilities and concepts in response to this announcement is voluntary and participants shall not be compensated. The contracting officer is Ms. Sally (Sara) Meyer, ASC/WINK: Contracting Officer, Phone: (937) 255-5011; Email: sally.meyer@wpafb.af.mil. Request interested parties respond via USPS with Business Information -Indicating Interest no later than 10 April 2012. Do not e-mail Business Information. The White Papers shall be submitted no later than Monday, 30 April 2012, to the following email addresses: - Unclassified papers may be sent via e-mail to ascwin.geoint@wpafb.af.mil - For classified papers, submittals may be transmitted via SIPRNet to an address to be supplied after receipt of Business Information