Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) Motor Aging Surveillance Test, Refurbishment, and Disposal

This announcement is to make publicly available the Justification & Approval (J & A) for Aging Surveillance (AS) by the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Advanced Systems and Development Directorate (AD), Contracting Office (ADK), Kirtland AFB, NM.
In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), SMC/ADK has awarded a sole source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quanity (IDIQ) contract to Northrop Grumman, ATK Launch Systems INC., Propulsion Systems Promontory for procurement of motor and component test, evaluation, engineering support, and disposal for Minuteman (MM) and Peacekeeper (PK) systems. AS ensures motors and components that are well past their original design life are safe to store and reliable for reuse. The NAICS 336415 size standard of 1250 applies.
Pursuant to AFFARS 5352.201-9101, an SMC Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns for offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the SMC Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the SMC Ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the SMC Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes.
The SMC Ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. Before consuting the SMC Ombudsman, interested parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. The SMC Ombudsman can be contacted at:
SMC/PK
Attn: Colonel Trent Tuthill
483 N. Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245-2808
Telephone: (310) 653-1786
Email: trent.tuthill@us.af.mil.