Space and Missile Systems Center (AFMC), 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1467-A5, Los Angeles, CA 90245-4569

A -- ON-LINE LIGHTNING MONITORING SYSTEM (OLMS) SOL F04701-97-B-0001 POC Mr. Robert Stonick, (310) 416-7969; Contracting Officer, Mr. Merrill Huler, (310) 416-7497. Seeking sources for the development of an On-Line Lightning Monitoring System (OLMS) to be used at Space Launch Complexes (SLCs). The OLMS is required to provide continuous monitoring of the lightning-induced electromagnetic environment and its effects on space vehicles. The successful offeror shall design and develop a stand alone OLMS capable of simultaneously and continuously monitoring a minimum of 3 SLCs. The system shall detect, measure, record and time-tag effects of lightning induced transient events. Measurements of the transient effects are to include but not be limited to induced electric fields, time rate of change of the magnetic flux, as well as currents and/or voltages on selected interfaces at the SLC. The contractor shall procure and/or develop all hardware, software and support equipment (GFE and/or COTS) needed to install an OLMS, including the transmission, display and storage of data to a minimum of three designated areas at the launch base. The contractor shall develop an Integrated Logistics and Support (ILS) plan and materials to make the OLMS serviceable for a minimum of ten years. The successful offeror shall deliver fully operational OLMS to the appropriate government authority and provide initial training of government personnel for OLMS operations. Potential offerors and interested subcontractors should submit a written request to be placed on the OLMS Source List. The contract will be awarded using the Two-Step Sealed Bid process in accordance with FAR 14.5. Potential offerors must submit written requests to the contracting office for copies of the Request For Technical Proposal (RFTP), step one, solicitation package. Interested offerors should send requests to: Space and Missile Systems Center (AFMC), ATTN: SMC/IMO (Robert Stonick), 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1467-A5, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA 90245-4569 no later than 15 days after publication of this notice. Requests may be made via FAX at (310) 416-7811. Trade journals are requested to refer readers to this specific CBD notice in any articles concerning this synopsis; telephonic inquiries must cite this notice. A draft Request for Technical Proposal is planned to be released to the source list within 30 days, with a bidders conference to follow. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS. (0021)

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