AFDTC/PKZB, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 428, Eglin AFB, FL 32542

M -- OPERATION OF EGLIN AFB MULTIMEDIA TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTRACT (MTSC) SOL F08651-98-R-0006 POC Bonnie Hochmuth, 904-882-4603, Contract Specialist; Marilyn L. Koser, Contracting Officer The Air Force Development Test Center intends to competitively solicit, negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract with cost reimbursable line items under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 for the Operation of the Eglin AFB Multimedia Laboratory and Technical Support. This acquisition was previously synopsized in July 1997. Those who have previously responded need not respond again. The contractor will provide nonpersonal services for motion picture, airborne instrumentation, still, digital, video photography; still/digital/motion picture processing, printing, and editing; video editing; multimedia maintenance; presentations support; video teleconferencing; operation of a multimedia library; image design (hard copy and digital); and associated services. All services are to support the Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) and designated customers. The products and service of the proposed contract are highly specialized. Support is of a highly technical nature using the latest state of the art in professional multimedia equipment. All support provided will be in accordance with applicable professional standards. The products of the proposed contract are highly specialized photographic films and video tapes. These include: custom developed films, timed and edited customized prints; broadcast quality video tapes, edited masters including special effects, and dubs; highly specialized and precision maintenance; RDT&E data. The contract will support internal and external customers. A firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract with cost reimbursable line items for travel and property acquisition is contemplated. The anticipated period of performance planned includes a basic three-year period with one two-year option and one three-year option. The proposed product/service Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 8744 ($5 million). Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are or are not a small business concern or a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2. Under 22 USC 2751 and 50 USC Appendix 2401, it is unlawful to export items containing export-controlled technical data. Only qualified US contractors who have registered with and are certified by the Defense Logistics Services Center, Battle Creek MI 49016-3412, will be eligible to receive the complete RFP. This certification process is accomplished by completing a DD From2 345, Military Critical Data Agreement and mailing it to DLSC. Contractors may call 1-800-352-3572 to check their certification. Written responses to this synopsis must be received by 19 February 1998. For contracting information, contact Bonnie Hochmuth, AFDTC/PKZB, at 850-882-4603. For technical information contact the Program Manager, Rodney Bankston, 46 TW/TSTMV, at 850-882-4869. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director 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. Interested parties are invited to call Colonel Jeff Upp, AFDTC/IG, telephone 850-882-5966 or electronic mail (e-mail) upp@eglin.af.mil, has been appointed by the AFDTC Commander to hear offerors' confidential concerns, if any, regarding this acquisition. His purpose is not to replace the technical staff or contracting officer but to serve as an honest broker and communicate any contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Information submitted should be addressed to AFDTC/PKZB, Attn: Bonnie Hochmuth, 205 West D Ave, Suite 433, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6864. See Notes 8 and 26. (0035)

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