Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Code 0242, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

P -- MANAGE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE ESSM FACILITIES SOL N00024-95-R-4159 POC 0242, C. Harting, 703-602-8116. The Navy plans to issue an additional ''bridge'' extension to Contract N00024-89-D-4012 with Global Associates/Phillips Cartner & Co. (GPC), 2420 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, for the Management, Maintenance, and Operation of the Emergency Ship Salvage Material (ESSM) Bases and Complexes. This extension will commence 1 July 1995 and continue through 30 September 1995, or until the currently ongoing competitive reprocurement is awarded. The modification will also contain an option for another three-month period in the event same is needed. GPC is the incumbent contractor and the only source capable of ensuring uninterrupted continuity of services pending completion of the competitive process for the successor contract. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0137)

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