Munitions Contracting Division (AFRL/MNK), Building 13, 101 West Eglin Boulevard, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810

A -- SMALL MUNITION DISPENSER DEMONSTRATION SOL PRDA No. MNK 99-0002 POC Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) No. MNK 99-0001, on the Small Munition Dispenser Demonstration, is contemplated for release within 30 days. A sources sought synopsis was published 26 MAR 98 for development of the Small Munition Dispenser(SMD)Demonstration. The objective of the SMD demonstration is to develop and demonstrate advanced dispenser technology associated with the low cost carriage and reliable ejection of future smart miniature munitions. The goal for this dispenser system or technology will allow for maximum munition loadouts, efficient dispensing, and reduced sorties. The government is seeking contractor developed dispenser hardware and test support to be utilized for government sponsored ground and flight-testing. Dispenser hardware, as a goal, will be designed and built according to the F-22 main weapons bay specifications. The dispenser system for demonstration shall be capable of carriage and ejection of 4 Miniature Munition Technology Demonstr WEB: Draft PRDA and other important information, http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/OPS/SMD.htm. E-MAIL: Ms Judith Gibson, Contract Specialist, (850)882-4294, gibsonj@eglin.af.mil">gibsonj@eglin.af.mil;keider@eglin.af.mil. Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA) No. MNK 99-0001, on the Small Munition Dispenser Demonstration, is contemplated for release within 30 days. A sources sought synopsis was published 26 MAR 98 for development of the Small Munition Dispenser(SMD)Demonstration. The objective of the SMD demonstration is to develop and demonstrate advanced dispenser technology associated with the low cost carriage and reliable ejection of future smart miniature munitions. The goal for this dispenser system or technology will allow for maximum munition loadouts, efficient dispensing, and reduced sorties. The government is seeking contractor developed dispenser hardware and test support to be utilized for government sponsored ground and flight-testing. Dispenser hardware, as a goal, will be designed and built according to the F-22 main weapons bay specifications. The dispenser system for demonstration shall be capable of carriage and ejection of 4 Miniature Munition Technology Demonstration (MMTD) munition concepts and/or 8 Low Cost Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS) subpacks. The dispenser will be capable of, as a minimum, individual release and multiple or ripple release of subject stores. Mass property and performance data for munition simulants will be Government furnished information (GFI) to the contractor. This capability will allow all Air Force fighter and bombers low cost dispensing of massed precision guided weapons, which include LOCAAS and Small Smart Bomb (SSB). This program seeks cost sharing between the Government and offerors via Section 845, Other Transactions for Prototype. The program will be two phased with Phase II designed as an option. Period of performance is estimated to be 37 months total. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine or administrative questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer or the Program Manager. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the 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 concern. Potential offerors are invited to contact AFRL/MN's Ombudsman, Lt.Colonel Gary Libell, (850)882-4294 ext 3420, AFRL/MNK, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6810 with serious concerns only. For contractual issues contact Ms Vicki Keider, Contracting Officer, (850)882-4294 ext 3404 or Ms Judith Gibson, Contract Negotiator, (850)882-4294 ext 3419 or email to keider@eglin.af.mil or gibsonj@eglin.af.mil or telefax (850)882-9599. For technical issues contact Mr Jerry Prvenza, (850)882-8876 ext 3327 at AFRL/MNAV, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 346, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810 or email provenza@eglin.af.mil. The draft PRDA (and other information as it becomes available) is posted on the web at http://eglinpk.eglin.af.mil/OPS/SMD.htm. See numbered Note 26. Posted 02/24/99 (W-SN301650). (0055)

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