This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. It is intended as a method of informing potential contractors of the existence of a Bid Qualification Plan for Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government. The USAF on behalf of the country of Italy is seeking potential contractors to become an approved supplier for Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs for an anticipated GBU-16 Paveway II kit procurement. The Bid Qualification Plan outlines those efforts necessary to approve potential producers to bid as a source supplier of the GBU-16 Laser Guided Bomb. Upon contract award, the selected best value contractor shall be required to complete additional significant efforts to demonstrate complete interchangeability and interoperability with existing U.S. Government inventories not limited to: demonstration, analysis, environmental testing and additional drop testing. Guided Bomb Units (GBUs) are purchased as kits consisting of one each Computer Control Group (CCG) and one each Airfoil Group (AFG) prepackaged in containers of a specified design. Kits shall be form, fit and function compatible to current existing U.S. Government inventories. Computer Control Groups (CCG) and Airfoil Groups (AFG) can also be procured individually based on the customer's requirement. The Bid Qualification Plan is designed to demonstrate each offeror's competency to bid on Paveway II procurements. If an offeror desires technical information they may contact 507 CBSS/GBLC, 6034 Dogwood Avenue, Bldg. 1257, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816, Attn: DaVon Day (801) 777-8156, or by E-Mail at [email protected].

A Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for GBU-16's is being contemplated at an estimated value of $4.6M.

The anticipated requirement is for an estimated quantity of 200 each MXU-667 (AFG); and 200 each MAU-169/209 (CCG). Note these numbers are estimates only and in no way obligate the US Government. Deliveries are required to no later than 24 Months After Award, award estimated to be made August 2010 . The government estimates that it will take potential offerors a minimum of fifteen months to "qualify to bid". It is anticipated that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued in May 2010 with a closing date in June 2010.

To assist interested offerors, the Bid Qualification Plan can be found at the following web site: http://contracting.hill.af.mil//html/sourcesought/sshp.htm. The Performance Specification Documentation AS 6192 can be obtained by contacting the engineer by written request at 507 CBSS/GBLC, 6034 Dogwood Avenue, Bldg. 1257, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816, Attn: DaVon Day (801) 777-8156, or by E-Mail at [email protected].

Interested offerors should respond to this synopsis within 15 days following the publication of this notice. Written responses may be sent to the Contracting Officer at 784TH CBSG/PK, 6033 Elm Lane, Bldg. 1247, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5825, Attn: Adam Jurkiewicz (801) 586-6015, or by E-Mail at [email protected]. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining industry interest in the upcoming procurement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.

Raytheon Systems, Tucson, AZ, and Lockheed Martin, Archbald PA, are the only known approved sources who currently have the knowledge, skills, facilities and equipment required for this effort.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation and will be posted to www.fbo.gov when issued.

Firms responding to this sources sought notice are also requested to provide the 784th with capability statements, which at a minimum need to include:
 Company Name & Associated CAGE code
 Point of Contact Name and Number
 Business Status (8(a), Small, HUBZone, Woman-owned, etc.)
 Capability

Capabilities statement should be submitted via e-mail to the following: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], no later than 4:00 p.m. mountain standard time (MST) on Friday, 23 April 2010.