1. SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This request is an announcement for
information/market research for planning purposes. The synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach.

2. The 377th Contracting Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, is seeking potential sources to provide: Opposing Forces (OPFOR) Support in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement in support of the 58th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

3. The contractor will provide support for OPFOR simulations, specifically, develop and brief scenarios, operate radar threat simulators and launch rockets to simulate surface-to-air threats along 58 Operations Group low level routes, act as downed airman for search and rescue events, act as aggressors in the search for downed aircrew during combat survival refresher training (CST) or the Fallen Angel phase of the Combat Mission Training (CMT) program. Additionally and when required, be prepared to assist in the operation of drop zones and aid in the recovery of airdropped loads to the 58 OSS/OSD (Aerial Delivery).

4. Please See Attached "Draft" Performance Work Statement for detailed description of requirement.

5. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPORSALS (RFP). Interested parties responding to this announcement should include A. Company/Institute name and Cage code. B. Mailing Address. C. Point of Contact (to include phone/fax and e-mail). D. Website, if applicable. E. For the purposes of being considered a small business, the following applies: NAICS Code: 611699, Size Standard: 7.0 million. State if your company is registered under NAICS Code 611699 or not. F. State whether your company is a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. G. State the size of company in terms of personnel. H. Degree of conducting OPFOR support scenarios and training. I. Identify any past or current Government contracts providing OPFOR support.

6. The Government reserves the right to set-aside any subsequent acquisition based upon known sources and/or responses to this synopsis.

7. Statement of Capabilities (SOCs), limited to 5 pages, are due no later than 5 February 2009, Thursday, at 12:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time). SOCs may be e-mailed (preferred) to [email protected] or mailed to 377 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-22, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith. Identify your response with the corresponding Program Title: Sources Sought: Opposing Forces Support (OPFOR) for 58th OSS/OSD (Aerial Delivery)