COMMANDING OFFICER, NAVFAC CONTRACTS OFC BLDG 41 CODE 2711, NCBC 1000 23RD AVE, PORT HUENEME CA 93043-4301

A -- OCEAN WORK SYSTEMS PROGRAM SOL N47408-95-R-3306 DUE 041995 POC Contract Specialist, LANA LYSKIN, 805-982-1106 The Navy is seeking to acquire engineering research support for programs involving ocean work systems. The purpose of this requirement is to provide for engineering research, development and evaluation to support projects in ocean work systems and other related programs that are specifically directed to increasing the Navy's capability to conduct ocean construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, salvage and recovery operations. The equipment and techniques developed will be applied to systems for environments ranging from arctic to tropic and at all water depths where construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, and salvage operations may be needed to support national security requirements. The contract work will include development of technology, equipment,and techniques for conducting work operations in diver, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), and other related weightless or hostile environments. The Navy anticipates a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Delivery Order contract will be issued. This will be a five year contract with a base year and four option years. The anticipated level of effort is 8,500 for each year. Offerors must have a facility cleared for SECRET work. Persons requesting the solicitation should forward requests in writing to Commanding Officer, Naval Facilities Contracting Office, Code 2711-8, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Building 41, 1000 23rd Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4301. (0061)

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