Description
Micro-Transmitter (mTX) Technology Analysis

Response Date: 8 September 2008

NAICS Code: 541330

The Air Armament Center (AAC), Air Force Material Command (AFMC), AAC/PKES, Eglin AFB, FL is contemplating a sole source firm fixed price contract to a small business contractor; Quasonix, LLC, 5493 Union Centre Drive, West Chester, OH 45069. The requirement is to explore the possibility of further miniaturization to meet component integration size and functionality needs of the Common Flight Test Module (CFTM) program.

The anticipated delivery date is six (6) months. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330, with a small business standard size of $27M.

The goal of the proposed study is to quantify the tradeoffs in functionality and performance in achieving further shrinkage of the mTX. Areas to consider shall include the use of fewer components, circuitry configurations, hardware drivers and connectivity, power configuration, programmability, and new/smaller technologies.

Quasonix, LLC possesses the unique skills, expertise, and experience with the mTX and CFTM program to perform the required research and development.

An Ombudsman has been appointed to address the concerns of offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Manager 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. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the Contracting points of contact identified below. The Ombudsman is Colonel Arnold Bunch, AAC/CV, at 101 West D Avenue, Suite 116, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5495; his phone number is 850-882-5422. Collect calls will not be accepted.

Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Roger A. Stevens, [email protected], telephone (850) 882-0170 or the Contracting Officer, Mr. Daniel F. Burk, [email protected], telephone (850) 882-0168, FAX (850) 882-4561. Technical questions should be addressed to Mr. Alan Sikes, [email protected], 850-882-7036. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis. Responses can be submitted to [email protected]. Numbered Notes 22 and 26 apply.