The 412 TW/AFFTC, Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing 11 Intertial Measurement Units (IMU), equal to the items listed to meet the form, fit, and function of existing systems. 412 RANS is building 5 GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation Reference Lite units for the F/A-35 aircraft to be used as a Time Space Position Information reference system. This system measures the position, velocity, and attitude of the vehicle. The IMU is one of the components that is needed to build the G-Lite system. REQUIREMENTS Intertial Measurement Unit (IMU) ? 1deg/hour IMU, standard SDLC output communication with 100 Hz inertial and 600 Hz flight control messages, in a round mounting ring configuration. Ship Date: 60 Days ARO. FOB: Destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. Please note that this synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the Intertial Measurement Unit (IMU) or equivalent, listed above. Firms responding to this notice must identify their company?s capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the solicitation number and indicate whether or not you are a small business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The information received as a result of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded in Jan 2007. To submit product information and how it will meet the above requirements, please comply with the following: All responses may be sent via e-mail [email protected] or mailed to 412TW/PKDD, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Judy Pace. Fax Number: 661-277-0470, please verify receipt of fax via email to me. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due in the office by Close of Business (COB), 08 Jan 2007.

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